The Cutting Edge Classroom

Ready to discover why chefs love cooking with cast iron? Join Executive Chef John Alunni for an unforgettable evening of hands-on cooking, professional techniques, and incredible food!🔥

COOKING WITH CAST IRON 🔥
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just getting started, you'll learn how to get the most from your cast iron skillet while preparing an amazing restaurant-quality meal.

🍽️ On the Menu:
🥩 Sous Vide Cajun Cast Iron Sirloin Steak with Garlic Herb Compound Butter & Mushrooms
🦐 Pan-Seared Gulf Shrimp Scampi
🍕 Fool-Proof Cast Iron Pan Pizza
🌽 Sweet & Savory Corn Casserole
🍑 Warm Cast Iron Peach Cobbler
🔥 You'll also learn:
✔️ How to properly season your cast iron
✔️ Cleaning and maintenance tips
✔️ Chef secrets for achieving the perfect sear every time

This is a fun, interactive, chef-led experience where you'll cook, learn, laugh, and enjoy an incredible meal with fellow food lovers.
👨‍🍳 Perfect for date night, friends, or anyone who wants to elevate their cooking skills!
🎟️ Limited seats available! Reserve yours today before this class sells out.
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Kids in our last summer camp making milkshakes!

📸 Future Chefs in Action! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

There’s nothing better than seeing young chefs smiling, learning, and building confidence in the kitchen! From mastering new cooking techniques to working together as a team, these future culinary stars are proving that cooking is a skill they’ll enjoy for a lifetime.

At The Cutting Edge Classroom, our hands-on kids’ cooking classes are all about:
🍳 Learning real culinary skills
🔪 Safe knife techniques
🥘 Preparing delicious recipes from scratch
🤝 Building confidence, creativity, and teamwork
😁 Having an unforgettable time!

We are so proud of every young chef who steps into our kitchen and gives it their all. Great job, everyone—you rocked it! 👏

Looking for a fun and educational experience for your child? Join us for an upcoming kids’ class or camp!

📍 The Cutting Edge Classroom – Knoxville, TN
👨‍🍳 Chef-led, hands-on cooking experiences for all skill levels.

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Check out my homemade cannelloni! Man this was really good! Meat and spinach filling (even ground our own beef cuts) bechamel, marinara, and lots of fresh mozzarella!

Calling All Talented Bakers & Pastry Chefs! We're Hiring! 🥐
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour to start!
Job description:

Job Overview

The Cutting Edge Classroom is seeking an experienced, energetic, and passionate Baking & Pastry Instructor to join our team. We are looking for a chef who loves teaching as much as baking and enjoys sharing their knowledge in a fun, hands-on environment.

Our classes are designed for home cooks, baking enthusiasts, families, and aspiring culinary professionals. As an instructor, you will lead interactive classes where every guest participates in creating exceptional baked goods while building confidence and developing new skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of East Tennessee's premier recreational cooking schools, inspiring students of all experience levels while creating memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, hands-on baking and pastry classes for adults, teens, families, and children's programs.
Demonstrate professional baking techniques while ensuring every participant is actively involved in the cooking process.
Teach a wide variety of baking topics including artisan breads, laminated doughs, pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, macarons, choux pastry, desserts, and seasonal specialties.
Create a welcoming, energetic, and educational classroom atmosphere where guests feel comfortable asking questions and learning new skills.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
Prepare ingredients and equipment before each class and ensure the kitchen is cleaned and reset afterward.
Work closely with our culinary team to develop new class concepts, menus, and seasonal programming.
Provide individual coaching and encouragement to guests of varying experience levels.
Ensure all equipment is used safely and properly.
Represent The Cutting Edge Classroom with professionalism, enthusiasm, and outstanding customer service.
Qualifications

Professional experience as a baker, pastry chef, or culinary instructor.
Strong knowledge of baking fundamentals and advanced pastry techniques.
Comfortable speaking to groups of up to 40 guests while keeping classes engaging and entertaining.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for teaching.
Ability to adapt instruction for beginners while still engaging more experienced participants.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as most classes are scheduled during those times.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain one).
What We're Looking For

At The Cutting Edge Classroom, we're looking for more than a talented baker—we're looking for someone who enjoys creating unforgettable experiences. The ideal instructor is enthusiastic, personable, patient, and thrives in front of a class. You should be comfortable entertaining, educating, and inspiring guests while maintaining a professional kitchen environment.

If you love sharing your passion for baking and helping others discover the joy of creating amazing food, we'd love to meet you.

Join our team and help inspire the next generation of home cooks, bakers, and food enthusiasts—one class at a time.

Tonight's the Night... and We Still Have Seats! 🍝✨

Skip the ordinary dinner plans and experience an unforgettable evening in Italy—without leaving Knoxville!

Join Executive Chef John Alunni for Mangia Bene: Italian Comfort Classics from Scratch and discover the authentic Italian family recipes that have been passed down through generations.

🍷 Tonight | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

👨‍🍳 You'll make:
🥗 Authentic Antipasto Salad with Bocconcini & Green Olive Tapenade
🍝 Rich Beef, Sausage, cheese, & Spinach Cannelloni from scratch
🥔 Pillowy Homemade Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Crispy Prosciutto & Sage
🥖 Fresh Garlic Butter Italian Bread Knots
🍊 Olive Oil Cake with Homemade Orange Curd

❤️ This isn't just a cooking class—it's an evening filled with authentic Italian traditions, hands-on learning, incredible food, and memories you'll never forget.

🍽️ Come hungry... you'll enjoy a full Italian feast that YOU create!

Sign up 👉 https://thecuttingedgeclassroom.com/class/mangia-bene-italian-comfort-classics-from-scratch-2/

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Now featuring Santa Maria Tri-Tip!
If you're serious about steak, this is the class you don't want to miss! Join us for an exciting, hands-on steakhouse experience where you'll learn the professional techniques that take your steaks from good to unforgettable.
Learn the secrets behind:
🔥 Sous Vide
🔥 Reverse Searing
🔥 Smoking
🔥 High-Heat Searing
🔥 Authentic Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip
Whether you're looking to impress friends at your next cookout or simply want to cook steak like a professional chef, this class will completely change your steak game. 👨‍🍳 Hands-on • Chef-led • Restaurant-quality techniques • Amazing food
Come hungry...leave cooking steak like a pro! 🥩🔥