Culinary Workshops
Bring Gefilteria Workshops to Your Community
We make sure our hands-on workshops are as fun as they are informative. We empower all participants to get in the kitchen and think creatively about their cooking.
We develop workshops for leading companies (Stripe, TrueCar, S) and organizations (Jim Joseph , Nathan Cummings, Hillel Int’l, etc.) for team building and entertainment. We also lecture and present cooking demos to many communities and cultural organizations (Museum of Food & Drink, JCC Manhattan, Brooklyn Public Library, etc.).
Interested? Please contact us with as many details as you have (where, when, who) and we’ll get back with logistics and fees.
A few of our most popular workshops
The Shtetl Kitchen
Interactive Slide Lecture, 1 hour
If you’re interested in history and culture, we’ll lead you through a dynamic discussion on Eastern European Jewish foodways, past and present. We’ll discuss exciting discoveries about seasonal Jewish eating, holiday cooking, and culinary wisdom which will transform everything you thought about Ashkenazi gastronomy. We will dive into goose, gefilte fish, cabbage, kugel, and more.
The Art of Pickling
Interactive Workshop, 1 hour
Delve into the world of pickling the old-fashioned way and make your own jars of sour and half-sour pickles and sauerkraut. You'll learn about the exciting world of vegetable fermentation, and, let’s be honest, you’ll never look at a jar of pickles the same way again.
Crossing Delancey
Interactive Workshop, 1 hour
If you’re a New Yorker at heart or just missing the Big Apple, this workshop’s for you. We’ll explore some of the most well-known NYC foods including bagels and bialys, knishes, celery soda, egg creams, Jewish deli classics, and more. We’ll get hands-on making knishes or bialys so you can bring a little NYC flavor to your kitchen.
Custom Experience
Looking for a unique event for your community? Looking for a culinary workshop or a demo that explores a specific dish or tells a unique story of a holiday? 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 communities and companies across the globe.
Also, check out Gefilteria’s public workshops! We offer a selection of specialty workshops throughout the year. They’re a lot of fun and very informative!
Feedback from Partners & Participants
“Jeffrey and Liz organized a virtual cooking activity for my company’s retreat. I was an activity leader and guided my teammates through preparing a recipe, and Jeffrey and Liz guided me through all steps of the process. Through their professionalism, good attitudes and ideas, and very enjoyable company, Jeffrey and Liz ensured the entire process was easy, engaging, and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend them to any organization or group of people looking for a fantastic virtual activity!”
“The Gefilteria is professional, easy to work with, fantastic at witty banter and elegant nerds about the subject matter.”
“It was so fulfilling to take part in such an intentional learning experience. I will cherish the recipes we made and the stories that go along with them for years to come. ”
“Not sure how you brought food to life through zoom but…YUMMM!”