Cooking Classes | Samford University

Cook Well. Eat Well. Live Well.

The Samford Wellness Kitchen offers classes to the Birmingham community. Run by Samford’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Public Health, participants will learn from registered dietitians and chefs, garnering skills and knowledge that will help them prepare healthy and delicious meals.

All classes take place in the College of Health Science’s Food Production Labs, which were formerly the Southern Living Test Kitchens. A participant notebook with all recipes and nutrition information is provided for reference.

If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available. You can also reach us by email.

Camp: Teen Cooking Camp

June 22-26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $400

Samford University’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics along with registered dietitian-nutritionists, Sonthe Burge and Jessica Ivey, are excited to offer a week of cooking classes designed specifically for teens (ages 11-16). Participants will learn how to build delicious and nutritious plates for meals and snacks with the goal of developing a positive relationship with food and cooking. Space is available for 12 students.

Class: Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well

Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., March 19-April 9

Cost: $275

In this 4-week class, participants will prepare a variety of recipes and discover that healthy cooking is easier than they think. Participants will learn basic culinary techniques such as knife skills, hear the truth about key nutrients and explore how different ethnic cuisines can help prevent disease and lead to good health. All classes will be taught by registered dietitians and chefs and will include student participation and recipe sampling. Instructional materials, ingredients and recipes will be included. Space is available for 16 participants.

Class: Food for Thought, Healthy Eating, Healthy Mind

Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6-27

Cost: $275

This four-week class, taught by registered dietitians, will include an exploration of how nutrition impacts brain health. Research shows that our food choices and eating patterns can affect our mental health and risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Participants will learn how to apply the latest scientific evidence through meals that nourish the brain and promote optimal cognitive function throughout the lifespan. At the end of each session, participants will enjoy sharing the prepared meal together. Space is available for 16 participants.

Instructor: Jessica Ivey and Katie Ghossein