The Culinary Weekend Micro-credential Program offers opportunities for individuals to increase their knowledge in focused, specific topics within culinary sciences and hospitality. The weekend includes three in-depth classes that will refine and expand your culinary skills, while being a perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway as a couple, with friends or on your own! Micro-credentials are excellent for students and professionals who want to upgrade their skills through hands-on education. Enrollment is for all classes in the series.
Earn a digital badge, a certificate of completion and an Auburn apron!
If you’re coming from out of town, take advantage of the 20% discount offers at our hotels, The Laurel Hotel and Spa and Auburn University Hotel & Dixon Conference Center.
Three hands-on classes, each 2.5 hours in duration.
Participants will earn a micro-credential that certifies completion of this focused area of study.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and explore the delicious world of pasta-making? This hands-on culinary experience is perfect for food lovers and hospitality enthusiasts who want to elevate their skills. Over three engaging classes, you’ll learn everything from crafting handmade pasta to creating classic sauces like Bolognese and Basil Pesto.
Dates: May 16-17, 2025
Friday evening 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday morning 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday afternoon 4:00-6:30 p.m.
What You Will Learn
Hand-rolled Pasta: Learn to create classic handmade egg and water dough.
Filled Pasta: Advance your skills with ravioli, cappelletti, and agnolotti.
Baked Pasta: Master spinach cannelloni and classic lasagna.
Pasta Sauces: Discover how to prepare classic sauces like Bolognese, Pomodoro, basil pesto, and Parmesan cream.
Time: 2.5 hours per class
Cost: $495 per person, includes all sessions
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Learn how to master multiple proteins utilizing different cooking methods. Chef Eric Rivera will teach you to confidently cook these main entrée components in a series of hands-on culinary classes. From chicken to steak to salmon to pork, you will grow your cooking skills and add new recipes to your repertoire.
Dates: June 13-14, 2025
Friday evening 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday morning 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday afternoon 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Confidence with Chicken: It’s all about juicy chicken! We will learn how to sear and roast chicken perfectly, serving it up with classic English pea risotto.
The Perfect Steak: Learn to cook steak in a cast iron skillet and how to grill a steak to perfection. We will also explore tasty uses for Hasselback potatoes.
Cooking with Salmon: Discover the surprisingly easy methods of sous vide and searing salmon, topped with a lemon caper butter sauce and crispy potatoes.
Elevated Pork: The all-star techniques to create prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin and stuffed pork chops will take your cooking to the next level. A sweet corn succotash will accompany the dish.
Time: 2.5 hours per class
Cost: $495 per person, includes all sessions
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This program is open to everyone – no enrollment at Auburn University is required. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just a culinary enthusiast, this is your chance to master new skills and make memories along the way.
Stay tuned! Future series will include beverage courses on spirited beverages (wine, beer and spirits) and non-alcoholic beverage studies (coffee, tea, and others).
Questions? Contact auhosp@auburn.edu for more information.