🥩✨ Master the Art of the Perfect Wellington
Tender Beef • Savory Mushroom Duxelles • Golden Puff Pastry • Classic Elegance
🔥 WRAP IT. BAKE IT. SLICE IT. WOW THEM.
Few dishes make an entrance quite like Beef Wellington. A perfectly prepared beef tenderloin wrapped in savory mushroom duxelles, layered with delicate prosciutto, and encased in golden, flaky puff pastry.
It looks intimidating. We’re going to show you how to master it. 👨🍳🔥Join Chef John Alunni for an elegant, completely hands-on culinary experience where you’ll learn the professional techniques behind creating this iconic centerpiece from scratch. From preparing the beef and developing layers of flavor to mastering the mushroom filling, wrapping technique, pastry, and final bake, you’ll learn how to create a Wellington that’s beautiful on the outside and perfectly cooked inside.
👨🍳🔥 THIS ISN’T JUST A DEMONSTRATION
YOU’RE MAKING THE WELLINGTON!
Chef John will demonstrate each critical technique before putting you to work.
You’ll learn how to:
- 🥩 Properly prepare and sear beef tenderloin
- 🍄 Create intensely flavorful mushroom duxelles
- 🥓 Layer prosciutto for flavor and protection
- 🥐 Work with puff pastry without compromising its structure
- 🔪 Wrap and seal the Wellington properly
- 🔥 Control temperature for perfectly cooked beef
- ✨ Create a beautiful presentation and dramatic final slice
THE GOAL?
A golden, flaky crust surrounding tender, perfectly cooked beef.
- 🍽️🥩 THE WELLINGTON FEAST
- 🥩 CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTON
Beef Tenderloin • Mushroom Duxelles • Prosciutto • Puff Pastry
The star of the class! A center-cut beef tenderloin is expertly seared, layered with savory mushroom duxelles and prosciutto, then wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until gloriously golden. The final reveal is the moment everyone waits for…
🔪 THE SLICE! Cut through the crisp pastry and reveal that gorgeous tender beef inside.
FLAKY • SAVORY • TENDER • SPECTACULAR
🥛🌿 CREAMY CAPER SAUCE
Silky • Tangy • Rich • Bright
A luxurious cream sauce featuring briny capers, garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon. The bright acidity of the capers and lemon cuts beautifully through the richness of the Wellington, creating the perfect finishing sauce for every bite.
CREAMY • TANGY • SAVORY • IRRESISTIBLE
🥔 TRUFFLE PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES
Creamy • Buttery • Decadent
Velvety potatoes enriched with cream, butter, Parmesan, and a touch of truffle. The perfect luxurious companion to the rich Wellington and creamy caper sauce.
🥕 HONEY-ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrots • Parsnips • Fresh Herbs
Seasonal root vegetables roasted until beautifully caramelized, then finished with a delicate honey-herb glaze. Sweet, savory, colorful, and perfectly balanced.
🍫🔥 THE GRAND FINALE
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME
Silky Chocolate Custard • Whipped Cream • Chocolate Shavings
Finish the evening with an elegant French-inspired dessert. Rich chocolate custard slowly baked until silky smooth, then topped with fresh whipped cream and delicate chocolate shavings.
RICH • SILKY • DECADENT
👨🍳✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🥩 Preparing Beef Tenderloin
Learn how to trim, season, sear, and properly prepare the beef for Wellington.
🍄 Mushroom Duxelles
Master the technique for creating intensely concentrated mushroom flavor without excess moisture.
🔥 The Perfect Sear
Develop a beautiful crust while preparing the beef for its final bake.
🥓 Building the Layers
Learn how prosciutto and duxelles work together to protect the pastry and add incredible flavor.
🥐 Working with Puff Pastry
Master wrapping, sealing, scoring, and decorating techniques.
🌡️ Temperature & Doneness
Learn how professional chefs manage oven temperature and internal temperature to achieve the desired level of doneness.
🥛 Classic Cream Sauce Techniques
Learn how to create a silky, balanced cream sauce with capers, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
🔪 The Dramatic Final Slice
Learn how to rest, slice, and plate Beef Wellington beautifully.
🥂🍷 MAKE IT A TRUE FINE-DINING EXPERIENCE
The Cutting Edge Bar
A meal this elegant deserves something special in your glass.
Our full-service bar is located inside the classroom, so you can relax and enjoy a beverage while you cook.
- 🍷 Wines by the Glass
- 🥂 Champagne & Sparkling Wines
- 🍸 Signature Cocktails
- 🥃 Bourbons & Premium Spirits
- 🍺 Craft Beers
- 🥤 Specialty Non-Alcoholic Beverages
The bar is open before class and throughout the event.
Please note: Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
👨🍳🔥 THE CLASS EXPERIENCE
HANDS-ON COOKING + CHEF DEMONSTRATION
You’ll learn by doing — not just watching.
- 👨🍳 Instructor: Chef John Alunni
- 🥩 Theme: Beef Wellington Masterclass
Cuisine: Classic French-Inspired Cuisine
🔪 Format: Demonstration & Hands-On
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