Tioga County's premier hands-on culinary experience!

About Us

CREATING MOMENTS IN TIME WHERE MEMORIES CAN BE MADE AND SHARED

Welcome to Rookie Cooks Academy. We are not just cooking up fabulous culinary dishes, we are creating lasting memories too!

Our academy is born from a love of travel and cuisine from around the globe. We offer cooking classes that combine regional and international flavor with a family & friends atmosphere. Learn More

Meet Our Chef

Boy wearing an apron smiling at a Rookie Cooks Academy cooking class

Upcoming Classes

Rookie Cooks Academy has lots of new classes coming your way. Here are just a few of the many culinary experiences that await you! Check out the full schedule HERE

FEB 23

Wine Pairing

with Oregon Hill Winery

spread of select meats and cheeses on a wood serving tray paired with several glasses of wine

JAN 25

Savory Soups & Stews

bowl of creamy soup with chunks of peppers and chicken

FEB 8, 15 & 22

Dinner & Dancing Date Night

couples dancing together in a dance class

A Taste of Tioga

Rookie Cooks Academy is pleased to announce the addition of A Taste of Tioga! Bringing together flavors of the region - farm to table meats & cheeses, maple products, fresh local produce, honey, hand-crafted beer & regional wines - to delight your culinary senses!

Throughout the year, Rookie Cooks Academy will host A Taste of Tioga events that highlight seasonal flavors from around the county. We will also have some of these products available to purchase!

We endeavor to promote sustainable agriculture by supporting our local farmers and regional small foods vendors. We invite you to join us!

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Get in Touch

Stay in the know about upcoming classes. Plan a group cooking experience. Let us know how we can help you.

Rookie Cooks Jamie Frey and Tammy Mengee