Fun and Informative Classes in the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts
Monthly Semi-Private Cooking & Wine Classes
Explore the world of food and wine at Ocean House with an ever-changing lineup of signature culinary classes. Learn the ins and outs of creating an elegant seasonal meal (In the Kitchen), taste your way through excellent wines (From Vine to Wine) or please your palate with both food and beverage (In the Cellar).
In the Kitchen Culinary Education Series
On select dates each month, join the Ocean House culinary experts in our “In the Kitchen” Culinary Education Series. Work hands-on with members of the culinary team in the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts as you master the variety of topics.
JANAUARY
JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Chinese New Year: Pork & Chive Dumplings, Whole Steamed Fish, Long Life Noodles
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28
Romantic Dinners for Two: Oysters with Champagne Granita, Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, Gnocchi with Lobster Fra Diavolo
MARCH
MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28
New England Shellfish: Shucking Oysters & Clams, Oyster Stew, and Classic Stuffies
APRIL
APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25
Hand-Made Pasta: Gnocchi, Ravioli, and Pappardelle
MAY
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Spring Bounty: Local and Wild Produce and Simple Ways to Prepare the Early Harvest
JUNE
JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27
Local Whole Fish: Guests will experience the chef fileting and making different preparations utilizing the whole fish
JULY
JULY 4, 11, 18, 25
Pizza and Flatbread: Hand-tossed pizzas and flatbreads, guests will learn to mix and stretch the dough and prepare various toppings
AUGUST
AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Mezze, Tapas, and Small Plates for Entertaining: Guests will help prepare various dishes to prepare for casual entertaining
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26
Summer Bounty: Learning recipes and techniques to maximize the overabundance of local summer fruits and vegetables, from fermenting to canning
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Royal Icing Based Spooky Sugar Cookies: Guests will mix, cut, bake, & decorate cookies for Halloween
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28
Thanksgiving/Holiday Tips & Techniques: Learn tips for preparing Thanksgiving feast like a pro, from rich gravy to silky mashed potatoes and sides
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26
New Year’s Eve Small Bites: Learn to create simple yet elevated hors d’oeuvres for your New Years and Holiday celebrations
On select dates each month, join the Ocean House wine experts in our “From Vine to Wine” Wine Education Series. Taste and learn in the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts as you master a variety of topics, and enjoy a beautiful cheese platter.
JANUARY
January 11: Winter Cocktails
January 18: Sommelier’s Secrets
January 25: Is It Worth It?
FEBRUARY
February 8: Chocolate & Wine
February 15: Champagne Taittinger & Caviar
February 22: Wines of Burgundy
MARCH
March 3: Sancerre & Sauvingnon Blanc Master Class
March 15: Classic Wines of Italy
March 22: The Macallan Scotch
March 29: Classic Wines of Italy
APRIL
April 5: Wines of Burgundy
April 12: Wine of the Northeast
April 19: Classic Wines of France
April 26: Rosé Wines
MAY
May 3: Sancerre & Sauvignon Blanc Masterclass
May 10: Italy Uncovered
May 17: Spring Cocktails
May 31: Macallan Scotch
JUNE
June 14: Wines of Austria
June 21: Rosé Wines
June 28: Wines of Spain
JULY
July 12: Summer Cocktails
July 19: Sancerre & Sauvignon Blanc Master Class
July 26: Wines of Burgundy
AUGUST
August 2: Wines of the Northeast USA
August 9: Is It Worth It?
August 16: Macallan Scotch
August 23: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar
August 30: Uncovering the Wines of Europe
SEPTEMBER
September 6: California Classics
September 13: Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc Master Class
Join our Chef and Sommelier for a pre-dinner wine tasting and appetizers prepared live in our Center for Wine & Culinary Arts. After, enjoy a dinner in the Bistro or COAST to retire the night.
JANUARY
January 15: Wines of Spain: A tasting of both white and red Rioja and a new discovery from Priorat
January 22: Wines of Oregon: A tasting of three Willamette valley wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, & Riesling from our favorite growers
January 29: Piedmont, Italy: A tasting of the indigenous wines of Piedmont, the stunning white Timorasso, a lighthearted Grignolino, and the noble Barolo
FEBRUARY
February 5: Sparling Wines from Around the World: Discover bubbly treasures from around the world
February 12: Wines of California: Taste both classics and new discoveries from our most iconic state for wine
February 19: South Africa: Discover the unique pallet of South African wines and grapes
February 26: Italy: Introducing new Italian wines on our Ocean House Wine List – come and try new additions and speak to our sommelier team
MARCH
March 5: Argentina: Come along with our Sommelier Team to discover and try different Argentine Wines
March 12: Chile: With adding new selections onto our wine list- come try new unique wines from Chile
March 19: South Africa: Discover wines from various South African Regions
March 26: Wines of the Northeast (NY, RI, CT): Become acquainted with the wines of our backyard
APRIL
April 2: California: Taste both classics and new discoveries from our most iconic wine state
April 9: Sparkling Wines: Discover bubbly treasures from around the world
April 16: Oregon: A tasting of three Willamette valley wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, & Riesling from our favorite growers
April 23: Spain: A tasting of both white and red Rioja and a new discovery from Priorat
April 30: New Zealand: Taste exciting wines from New Zealand and talk about the new additions on our list
MAY
May 7: Campania, Italy: Introducing unique wines from Campania, Italy! Try our latest additions while enjoying a small bite
May 14: Germany Taste unique wines from Germany while enjoying a small bite to pair
May 21: English Sparkling Wine: Discover bubbly treasures from England
SEPTEMBER
September 3: Tuscany: Explore the stunning whites and reds from Tuscany, Italy
September 10: Alsace: Known for world class white wines, but also stunning sparkling wines and surprisingly good Pinot Noir
September 17: Wines of Northeast (NY, RI, CT): Become acquainted with the wines of our back yard
September 24: Southern France: Taste and chat about the unique notes from Southern France White & Red Wines
OCTOBER
October 1: Piedmont, Italy: A tasting of the indigenous wines of Piedmont the stunning white Timorasso, a lighthearted Grignlino and the noble Barolo
October 8: Australia: A tasting of both red and white Australian wines. Talk to our team about unique notes and food pairings
October 15: Sonoma County, California: Discover new white and red wines from Sonoma County! Speak to the team about great pairings and occasions for these wines
October 22: Chile: Introducing our new wine selections… Come try new unique wines from Chile
October 29: New Zealand: Taste exciting wines from New Zealand and talk about the new additions on our list
NOVEMBER
November 5: Oregon: A tasting of three Willamette valley wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, & Riesling from our favorite growers
November 12: Alsace: Known for world class white wines, but also stunning sparkling wines and surprisingly good Pinot Noir
November 19: A tasting of indigenous wines of Piedmont, the stunning white Timorasso, a lighthearted Grignolino and the noble Barolo
November 26: Spain: A tasting of both white and red Rioja and a new discovery from Priorat
DECEMBER
December 3: Argentina: Discover what our Sommelier team is excited about in Argentina
December 10: Sicily: We will explore the stunning whites and reds of Sicily; from Mount Etna and Vittoria made by cutting edge winemakers
December 17: California: Taste both classics and new discoveries from our most iconic wine state
Select Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. $95 to $225/person
Aperitivo
Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. $35 to $45/person, paused from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Ocean House, a sprawling seaside resort brimming with historic East Coast charm. This storied property has a lot to offer—a private beach, a world-class spa and an extensive art collection. However, what really stands out this season are the on-site cuisine, wine and mixology.
