Shaw's Cooking School: Classes on premise at Shaw's Restaurant

Susie Cork, the general manager of Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, also offers cooking classes in Shaw's newly renovated Cooking Studio.

"I want to inspire, give them confidence to cook at home," said Cork, who is a graduate of the Culinary School at Kendall College and has been a chef in Chicago for 17 years.

Cork interacts, entertains, and educates her class as she prepares her culinary delights. The class is limited to about 14 people and is held every Saturday for about two hours.

Where and When:

The classes are demonstration in style and held on Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn
The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home
Bottles of wine are available for purchase
Coffee, tea and water are provided

The Particulars:

Classes range from $45-59 and include lunch and typed recipes
In order to make a reservation for the class, prepayment is required
Call us at 740-654-1842 or 1-800-654-2477 or stop by the front desk at Shaw’s and take a tour of the Studio on the third floor
Shaw’s gift certificates are available in any amount and are valid for the Restaurant, Inn and Cooking Studio
Private class events and larger groups can be accommodated with custom menus and wine tasting
The Hands On Classes are limited to 8 students and you must be 18 years or older.
The Demonstration style classes are limited to 14 students and you must be 11 years or older.

The Instructor:

Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw’s
A Lancaster native, Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago’s top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants
She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cooking Demos at Shaw’s

Homemade Pasta Video
Creamy White Mushroom Madeira Sauce

The Classes:

April 6: Pasta Primavera - Hands on
- Chive Jumbo Ravioli stuffed with a whole egg & ricotta with brown butter, Spinach Fettuccine with Artichoke Parsley Pesto, Corzetti (stamped coin-shaped pasta) with Italian Sausage & Peppers. $55/person
April 13: The Cuisine of Jerusalem – Hands on
- Butternut Squash Tahini Dip with Sesame and Date Molasses, Braised Sweet Sour Chicken with Tamarind & Apricots, Mejadra (Basmati rice & lentils with 5 spices and crispy onions). $55/person
April 20: Midnight in Paris – Hands on
- Sauté de Boeuf a la Bourguignon (Steaks with beef burgundy sauce), Soubise (braised rice and onions),
  Blackberry Clafouti with Crème Fraiche. $55/person
April 27: Spring Chickens – Demonstration
- Almond Crusted Chicken with Rhubarb Lime Butter, Thyme-Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Roulade,
  Tuscan Braised Chicken in an Artichoke & Chicken Sausage Ragu. $50/person
May 4: Walleye World - Hands on
- Grilled Walleye Skewers with Cilantro Charmoula, Potato-Crusted Walleye with Grilled Scallion Lemon Butter.
  Cumin-Crusted Walleye with Golden Beet Orange Salsa. $55/person
May 11: Crabtastic - Demonstration
- Crab Potstickers with Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce, Crab-Topped Walleye with Key Lime Buerre Blanc,
  Fettuccine with Crab, Asparagus, Corn & Crispy Prosciutto. $55/person
May 18: License to Grill - Hands on
- Grilled Beer Bread with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese, Grilled Avocados Stuffed with Grilled Shrimp-Mango Salsa, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Romesco Sauce. $55/person
May 25: No class. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
June 1: Gluten Free Baking - Hands on
- Join us as we learn to bake completely wheat and gluten –free. You will not believe how delicious it can be!
  Quiche Lorraine, Cinnamon Rolls, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Cake with Silky Mocha Glaze. $55/person
June 8: Let the Flames Begin - Hands on Grilling
- Grilled Caesar Salad, Spice-Crusted Steak with Boozy Bacon Jam, Local Strawberry Marsala Syllabub. $55/person
June 15: Lighten Up - Hands on
- Join us as we learn some healthy menu options for the summer! Grilled Beef Mango Lettuce Wraps with Soba Noodle Veggie Salad, Roast Chicken Couscous with Corn, Feta, Basil & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Mini Mocha Cheesecake. $55/person
June 22: Summer Vegetarian - Hands on
- Also a great class if you just want to get more vegetables in your diet!
- Sweet Corn Chive Sformato (Italian corn soufflé-flan), Summer Vegetable Paella with Edamame, Corn & Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Tofu Sate &Veggie Kebabs with Healthier Peanut Sauce, $55/person
June 29: Lobster Party - Demonstration
- Grilled Lobster Tacos with Mexican Slaw, Lobster Shortcakes with Pickled Curried Shallots & Vanilla Buerre Blanc, Lobster Newberg with Basmati Rice,. $55/person
July 6: Picnic in Italy - Hands on
- Heirloom Tomato Crostata, Lemony Roast Chicken Artichoke Fregola Salad, Peach Hazelnut Crumble. $55/person
July 13: Summer in Paris - Demonstration
- Brochettes au Coq au Vin (grilled chicken & slab bacon brochettes with red wine dipper), Goat Cheese Clafouti with Cherry Tomato Compote, Fresh Raspberry Almond Tartlets. $55/person
July 20 & 27: No Class. Enjoy the Lancaster Festival!

Looking for Kids or Family Night Classes?
Susie also teaches classes at St. Johns' church
the First Thursday of every month.
Click here for more information.

Printable Version of our Cooking Class Schedule
Click HERE

~All menu’s are subject to change~

Add a cooking class for a discounted rate when you book any room. Each hotel guest will receive $5 off per person for the class.

*Cancellation Policy: Paid reservations are non-refundable. A Shaw’s credit will be issued if the reservation is cancelled 5 days prior to the class. If the reservation is cancelled within 5 days of the class, no credit will be issued. You are welcome to send someone to take your place in the class.