Summer Nights at Weekend Kitchen

Summer at Weekend Kitchen is all about celebrating seasonal ingredients, and cooking dishes that capture the spirit of the warmer season. From festive outdoor feasts to rustic Italian gardens and nostalgic coastal favorites, our summer classes are designed to transport you — one delicious bite at a time.

This season’s lineup brings together vibrant flavors, relaxed entertaining, and unforgettable evenings under the tent with three unique culinary experiences led by favorite guest chefs and Weekend Kitchen favorites alike.

PAELLA PARTY AND BOUNTY OF ITALIAN SUMMER ARE SOLD OUT, RESERVATIONS STILL AVAILABLE BELOW FOR 7/18 New England Summer dinner.

Paella Party
Saturday, June 6 | 6:30–10:00 PM
with Chef Dani Roche

One of our most anticipated summer traditions returns! Spend the evening under the Weekend Kitchen tent learning the art of authentic paella with Chef Dani Roche. From selecting the perfect rice to building deeply flavorful broth and showcasing the freshest ingredients, Dani shares the secrets behind this iconic Spanish dish. While the paella simmers, guests enjoy homemade pico de gallo and chips before ending the night with Dani’s legendary flan. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your “to-go” containers — there are always leftovers!

Bounty of Italian Summer: Rustic Elegance from the Garden
Saturday, July 11 | 6:30–10:00 PM
with Maria Nuzzolillo

Straight from Italy, Maria returns to Weekend Kitchen with a stunning menu inspired by the sun-drenched flavors of the Italian countryside. Celebrating the traditions of cucina povera, this naturally vegan class transforms humble summer ingredients into elegant, deeply flavorful dishes. Highlights include chilled pappa al pomodoro, heirloom tomato stacks with herbed cannellini purée, zucchini carpaccio with lemon and thyme, Southern Italian-inspired taralli salad, and a rustic seasonal fruit crostata. A beautiful evening for anyone who loves seasonal cooking, effortless entertaining, and the simple luxury of an Italian summer table.

New England Summer
Saturday, July 18 | 6:30–10:00 PM
with Chef Jennifer Magrey

Celebrate the flavors of the Northeast with a menu inspired by seaside shacks, backyard cookouts, and classic coastal comfort food. Chef Jennifer Magrey recreates the nostalgia of a New England summer with stuffed quahogs loaded with smoky linguica, rich Boston baked beans prepared in the Instapot, crispy Cape Cod fish and chips, classic coleslaw, and flaky Maine blueberry hand pies. It’s an evening filled with bold flavors, regional traditions, and the unmistakable charm of summer by the shore.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, gather friends for a memorable night out, or simply savor the best flavors of the season, our summer classes promise relaxed evenings, inspiring menus, and plenty of delicious moments along the way.