Talks & Workshops
Since 2012, The Gefilteria team has been celebrated for its dynamic and uniquely impactful culinary programming. From engaging lectures to hands-on workshops, The Gefilteria makes food and culture come alive. Browse our most popular offerings below and get in touch to learn more.
The Shtetl Kitchen
Lecture
We’ve taught tens of thousands of people around the country about the art of Jewish pickling and the history that surrounds the practice. In this workshop, participants leave with their own jar of soon-to-be-pickles, and inspiration to make more.
An Immigrant History of Jewish Food in America
Lecture
The roots of the Jewish deli and bagels comes from small town life in Eastern Europe, known as the shtetl. In this lecture, we explore the roots of this beloved cuisine in the Old Country and the wisdom at the heart of it.
How to Make Gefilte Fish & Horseradish
Cooking Demo
Learn from the experts! In this cooking demo, we’ll demonstrate how to make gefilte fish and horseradish at home, and provide fun, exciting cultural context, as well as tips and wisdom.
Holiday Baking
Culinary Workshop
Whether it’s hamantaschen for Purim or matzo for Passover, The Gefilteria will guide your group in a holiday baking class that weaves together culinary history and technique.
The Art of Pickling
Culinary Workshop
In this lecture, we paint a picture of how Jewish American food traditions developed on the Lower East Side, and the influence of immigration on American eating as a whole.
Custom Workshops & Experiences
Culinary Workshops & Experiences
We’ll work with you and your team to develop a successful concept, and we’ll bring it to life in our signature style. We create custom programs and workshops for all communities.
