8021 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63117
Ph: 314-862-COOK (2665)

Store Hours
Mon-Sat 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sun 12 to 5 pm

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Cooking Classes

Kitchen Conservatory offers more than 900 different cooking classes every year. These fun cooking classes are taught by the talented chefs and fabulous culinary educators who share their specialties of the kitchen. We offer both fully-participatory classes and demonstration classes that feature a wide variety of menus and themes from beginner to gourmet to ethnic cooking. All cooking classes are held at 8021 Clayton Road.

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WHISK-ING YOU WERE HERE

Baking can touch hearts and leave indelible memories with aromas that take us straight into the kitchens of loved ones gone. We celebrate the life and the birthday of our favorite baker, Marla Scissors, who passed away from ALS and would have been 53 today. In her honor, Rachelle Killian will create Paris-Brest - a ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline cream and decorated with almonds and powdered sugar, pavlova topped with lemon curd and blueberries, plus a chocolate pistachio tart.

Chef: Rachelle Killian

Class Type: Demonstration

Class Dates: Fri, Oct 22, 6 to 8:30 pm

Cost: $45 Per Person

WITCHES' NIGHT OUT

Grab the broom and prepare to cackle, as Dara Boxer creates concoctions from the local witch's cauldron of potions and tinctures. Enjoy fall sangria with apple cider, roasted beet and goat cheese salad with farro, butternut squash lasagna with mushrooms and sage, plus caramel apple cheesecake bars.

Chef: Dara Boxer

Class Type: Demonstration

Class Dates: Sat, Oct 23, 6:30 to 9 pm

Cost: $50 Per Person

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD TO DIVE FOR

Chef Bob Colosimo, of Eleven Eleven Mississippi, shares his expertise on handling fresh fish, choosing the right recipes to go with different fish, combining the right vegetables, and following the traditions all around the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy squid salad with heirloom carrots and squash on arugula, topped with fried capers and olive tapenade dressing, turmeric pappardelle with mussels and shrimp, and Mediterranean herb-marinated branzino with seasonal vegetables.

Chef: Bob Colosimo

Class Type: Demonstration

Class Dates: Mon, Oct 25, 6 to 8:30 pm

Cost: $55 Per Person

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The best parties happen in the kitchen! Forget the hassle of entertaining at home or shouting over others at a noisy restaurant. Host your next shower, birthday party, Customize a Cooking Class Just For Your Group at Kitchen Conservatory: St. Louis MO corporate team-bonding event, office party, dinner club, or any other event in one of our lovely and fun kitchens. We will provide a fabulous 3 or 4 course dinner that is sure to be memorable. Plan the menu with one of our talented Kitchen Conservatory chefs and choose any menu you desire. Your menu is exactly what you want to eat. Tailor a program and menu that's perfect for you and your guests.

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Kitchen Conservatory is the premier kitchen store in St. Louis, Missouri. For 35 years, Kitchen Conservatory has offered the finest tools for the kitchen and delectable cooking classes at our Clayton store. Locally-owned and very independent, we offer all the tools and knowledge for the ultimate kitchen experience. Please browse our fabulous selection of more than 6,000 essential and useful cooking products or shop online. Email Ask the Chef to solve your cooking dilemmas!

Fall 2021 Cooking Classes Our Fall Cooking Class schedule is now available with more than 200 new and most requested classes! Here are some of the highlights from our new schedule. Visit our class page to see a full listing of classes. Welcome and Welcome Back! We love having new teachers to share their skills and bringing back a […]
Summer 2021 Cooking Classes Welcome and Welcome Back! Krupa and Sid Panchal, owners of the plant-based Bombay Food Junkies August 28: The Mung Dine-asty Laura and AJ Juarez, of Brew Tulum June 27: A Roast to Coffee Darren Zesch is sharing his knowledge and talents for a fabulous variety of classes June 13: Date Night for Couples: Ciao Chow […]
Spring 2021 Cooking Classes Welcome and Welcome Back! Gian Nicola Colucci, born in Turin, Italy, taught at Kitchen Conservatory from May, 2016 until December, 2017 when he took a position in Toronto. We are delighted to have him back in the St. Louis area, and will be teaching three classes with us this Spring: March 1: Of Rice and […]

Fall 2021 Cooking Classes

Our Fall Cooking Class schedule is now available with more than 200 new and most requested classes! Here are some of the highlights from our new schedule. Visit our class page to see a full listing of classes. Welcome and Welcome Back! We love having new teachers to share their skills and bringing back a […]

Summer 2021 Cooking Classes

Welcome and Welcome Back! Krupa and Sid Panchal, owners of the plant-based Bombay Food Junkies August 28: The Mung Dine-asty Laura and AJ Juarez, of Brew Tulum June 27: A Roast to Coffee Darren Zesch is sharing his knowledge and talents for a fabulous variety of classes June 13: Date Night for Couples: Ciao Chow […]

Spring 2021 Cooking Classes

Welcome and Welcome Back! Gian Nicola Colucci, born in Turin, Italy, taught at Kitchen Conservatory from May, 2016 until December, 2017 when he took a position in Toronto. We are delighted to have him back in the St. Louis area, and will be teaching three classes with us this Spring: March 1: Of Rice and […]

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Chef's Pick

Microplane Great Grater/Zester - Red

Microplane

Learn how to use the Microplane grater in a short Tool Time video from Kitchen Conservatory: Microplane Grater video. The best-selling Microplane tool, this grater is the essential tool for finely grating hard cheeses (like parmesan) and zesting lemon, lime, and orange peels. This rasp grater is the best tool for finely grating whole nutmeg. Every kitchen needs this grater! Premium handle is ergonomic and soft to the touch. Made by Microplane in USA. Dishwasher safe.

Price: $14.95

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