Be My Valentine

Couples Valentine's Day Cooking Class

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  • February 14, 2024
  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)
  • Class Capacity: 10 seats
  • 10310 Southard Drive, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States

Class Overview

Ignite your love in our kitchen for a fun, interactive Valentine's Day cooking class with your special someone! Dive into a hands-on culinary adventure, preparing a romantic dinner together under the guidance of our expert chef, David Binkle. Create unforgettable moments with your partner, all while whipping up some delightful dishes from our specially curated Valentine's Day menu.

Valentine's Day Menu

Surf & Turf | Roasted Winter Vegetables | Twice Baked Potatoes | Garlic Bread | Chocolate Lava Cake

Meet The Instructor

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David Binkle

Chef Binkle was awarded the Chef of the Year in Los Angeles, ACF President’s Medal and was inducted into the Les Amis d’ Escoffier Society at the world-renowned Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort, Las Vegas. He has taught Culinary Arts for several community colleges, including the Institute for Culinary Education, and was a full-time Baking and Pastry Instructor at the Art Institute of Dallas.

He recently served as the onsite Executive Chef Corporate R&D for Food Service Partners (FSP) at the Georgia International Food Center (GIFC) at Renaissance Park.

Dave is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC), Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA) from the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and carries the highest Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) lifetime designation from the National Restaurant Association (NRA).

Cancellation Policy

All cooking class and event sales are final and non-refundable. Pizza University reserves the right to cancel a program. Should a class be cancelled due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances we will contact you by email or phone. A refund will be issued.

If you choose not to attend a class due to weather-related concerns, our standard cancellation policy applies. If we can help you sell your seats on your behalf and are able to do so, a credit for a future, scheduled cooking class will be issued.

Class Curriculum

8:30AM – Arrival at Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center – Light Breakfast
9:00AM – Introduction by Pizza University Founder and CEO Francesco Marra
9:30AM – Start Theory, Dough Chemistry
10:00AM – Dough Mixing (Pizza Napoletana)
11:00AM – Dough Stretching
12:00PM – Pizza Baking and Working Lunch
1:00PM – Dough Mixing (Neo-Neapolitan)
2:30PM – Understanding and Selecting Equipment
3:00PM – Partner Presentation
3:30PM – Q&A

8:30AM – Meet at Marra Forni Elkridge Facility – Marra Forni Factory Tour
9:30AM – Drive Back to Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center
10:00AM – Recap
10:30AM – Partner Presentation

12:00PM – Pizza Baking and Working Lunch
1:00PM – Theory and Dough Chemistry
2:00PM – Pizza Baking and Dough Evaluation
3:00PM – Dough Mixing ((NY-Style)
4:00PM – Q&A

9:00AM – Arrival at Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center – Light Breakfast
9:30AM – Recap
10:00AM – Dough Theory and Dough Chemistry
12:00PM – Pizza Baking and Working Lunch
1:00PM – Partner Presentation
1:30PM – Dough Stretching
2:00PM – Exam and Q&A
2:45PM – Interviews
3:15PM – Graduation and Certificate Presentation, Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

Pizza University & Culinary Arts is located at 10310-A Southard Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Please email info@pizzauniversity.org for requests to alter menus.

Please check our Terms & Conditions, including our cancelation and refund policy.

We will provide our students with a chef jacket, an apron, a binder with course-related material, and blank sheets of paper and a pen to take notes.

Feel free to wear something comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Please email info@pizzauniversity.org to receive hotel information.

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