Pack it, stack it, snack it—your back‑to‑school kitchen is calling

Autumn Appetizer Party! Hands-On Cooking Class

Saturday, September 5
$68.00

Autumn Appetizers & Sips with Chef Gina

Celebrate the flavors of the harvest season with Chef Gina in this fun, hands-on afternoon cooking experience! Gather your friends, sip on a festive fall spritz, and learn how to create a collection of elegant appetizers and sweet treats that are perfect for entertaining all season long.

From flaky pastries and savory bites to warm apple cider doughnuts, you’ll discover simple techniques and beautiful presentations that will have your guests asking for the recipes. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, tailgate, book club, or cozy evening with friends, these crowd-pleasing dishes are sure to impress.

Come ready to cook, laugh, and enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, seasonal flavors, and plenty of inspiration. We’ll provide the ingredients, expert guidance, and cleanup—you just bring your appetite and your favorite people!

Menu

  • Harvest Apple Spritz (A refreshing blend of Prosecco, fresh apple cider, lemon, maple, and sparkling water)
  • Upside-Down Pear & Brie Tart
  • Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Creamy Horseradish & Arugula
  • Warm Apple Cider Doughnuts with Homemade Salted Caramel Dip

Celebrate autumn one delicious bite at a time and leave with new recipes, new skills, and plenty of inspiration for your next gathering at The Joyful Gourmet.

Participation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way.

Chef: Gina

One cocktail is included with the event.  Additional cocktails and wine or beer are available for purchase at the wine bar.

10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.

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Autumn Appetizer Party! Hands-On Cooking Class
$ 68.00
14 available
Chef
Gina Bangser
Date and time
Saturday, September 5
1:00pm -
3:00pm
Location
The Joyful Gourmet
542 N Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make your reservation, we do encourage you to attempt to find someone that would enjoy attending. We can only issue a credit for you to attend a future event (6 month expiration). Within 72 hours we are not able to offer a credit as we’ve already incurred food and help costs.

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Gina Bangser

Known as @ginasnackarita, Chef Gina has built her reputation around the art of the snack — from colorful mezze boards and clever crostini to dips, spreads, and bites that make everyday ingredients shine. A private chef and engaging culinary instructor, she teaches cooking classes that are equal parts fun and practical, filled with the kitchen hacks her students swear deserve a class of their own. She brings food to life through live demonstrations, ghostwrites recipes for food brands, and manages social media for The Joyful Gourmet, always infusing her work with warmth, creativity, and her signature snack-focused flair. Whether she’s plating up a grazing board or guiding a hands-on class, Gina proves that snacks aren’t just food — they’re a lifestyle.

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