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NEW LOCATION:
301 Geneva National Ave. S.
Lake Geneva, WI 53147 U.S.A.
(262) 248-3933
New Fall Events
Sunday Vineyard Dinner Series: To Kalon Vineyards
Join us as we launch our New SUNDAY VINEYARD DINNER SERIES highlighting this classic Napa Valley vineyard
"SCHRADER TO KALON VINEYARDS" matched with classic dishes from Chef John Bogan and
The Lake Geneva School of Cooking.
Sunday, October 19th
Dinner is held 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm​​
Island Hors D’oeuvres Reception, 5:00 pm
Sea Smoke 2022 Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
Spinach and Parmigiano Stuffed Portebellini’s
Sweet Langostino and Angel Hair Crostini
Sweet Potato Crusted King Salmon
Dinner, 6:00 pm
Seared Ahi Tuna and Foie Gras Guafrette Napoleon
River Valley Mushroom Confit
Frizzled Spring Leeks
Schrader 2021 Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon
Pan Seared Veal Loin
Stuffed with Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda
Butternut Squash Risotto
Schrader 2019 CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet
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Duet of Grilled Filet Mignon
and Pinn Oak Farms Lamb Lollipop
Potato Gnocchi and Point Reyes, Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction
Schrader 2018 Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet
Chocolate Grand Marnier Tart
Vanilla Bean Crème anglaise and Berry Coulis
Chantilly Cream and Caramelized Pecans
Sea Smoke 2022 Chardonnay,
Santa Rita Hills
Schrader 2021 Double Diamond
Cabernet Sauvignon
Schrader 2019 CCS Beckstoffer
To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
Schrader 2018 Heritage Clone
To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
Book Your Fall and Holiday
Corporate Events!
Corporate Team Building & Private Events
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Food always brings people together, so spend an evening with co-workers outside the office and enjoy an evening of cooking customized for a team building event. With the assistance of our chefs, guests will work together to prepare a delicious, gourmet meal which could be duplicated at their own kitchen or party.
The Chef will divide the menu up into teams; each team will be responsible for creating their own segment of the meal with recipes from CHEF JOHN BOGAN RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE cook book. The Chef and his staff will float between participants to assist, offer tips and suggestions, and address questions or concerns to make sure that every dish is a success!
Once the meal preparation is completed, our guests will have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy the fine dining portion of the event.
COOK BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
CHEF JOHN BOGAN
RECIPES FROM
THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE
This Cook Book makes a
Great Gift!
CHEF JOHN BOGAN RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE is a cook book incorporating Chef John's favorite recipes from each Season of the year. He has taken special care to include personal descriptions and inspirations of each recipe.
The Cook Book package includes one copy of
Chef John's Cook Book and
Chef John's Signature Seasoning.
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ENJOY RECIPES FROM OUR COOK BOOK
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Sunday Vineyard Dinner Series:
Schrader Cellars To Kalon
Join The Lake Geneva School of Cooking as we celebrate
To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
To Kalon in Greek means “Highest Beauty”
Join us as we launch our New
SUNDAY VINEYARD DINNER SERIES
highlighting this classic Napa Valley vineyard
"To Kalon Vineyard" matched with classic,
locally sourced four-course menu from
Chef John Bogan and
The Lake Geneva School of Cooking.
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Schrader Cellars To Kalon Vineyard
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
$185 per person
Dinner is held 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sea Smoke 2022 Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
Schrader 2021 Double Diamond, Cabernet
Schrader 2019 CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet
Schrader 2018 Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet
We will be featuring SUNDAY VINEYARD DINNER SERIES
in 2026:
Spring (May and June) and Fall (September and October).
Christmas Candlelight Dinner
After a day of shopping, enjoy a beautiful Christmas Candlelight Dinner at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking.
Allow us to take you on a culinary field trip as we present a dinner menu highlighting classic Holiday Dishes and
match each with excellent wine tasting.
Begin the Christmas Candlelight Dinner with a Sparkling Wine Reception with Holiday Popovers, as Chef introduces himself and goes over the Holiday Themed menu. The Lake Geneva School of Cooking team will demonstrate some basic cuts and important safety techniques before getting broken up into teams.
Then let the "Hands-On" cooking begin as you slice, dice, chop, laugh, and dance to traditional favorites and new Holiday music; while each team creates a delicious dish from the four-course menu under the guidance of
Chef and the Team.
After all the cooking is completed, everyone will resign to the Dining Room, and enjoy a candle lit dining experience you helped create.
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Christmas Candlelight Dinner
Sunday, December 14th
Sunday, December 21nd
$150 per person
Classes are held 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Sample Candlelight Menu:
Holiday Popovers
Sparkling Wine Reception
Potato Crusted Salmon Fillet
Duet of Three Mustard Sauce and Berry Coulis
Pasta Shells Stuffed With Three Cheeses
Italian Sausage Gravy
Roast Turkey Breast Wellington
River Valley Mushroom Duexelle and Market Vegetables
Chocolate Grand Marnier Tart
Chantilly Cream and Berry Coulis
Dinner Time, Wine Time!
Join The Lake Geneva School of Cooking as we celebrate dining around the world!
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A culinary field trip to any new city or country is always about the dining experience. At the Lake Geneva School of Cooking we will explore cuisine from
Paris, Napa Valley, Tuscany, our Americana and local Lake Geneva.
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Dinner Time, Wine Time takes you cities around the world and offers a menu that is sure to inspire a return trip!
Enjoy a Sparkling Wine Reception with cheese Popovers, as the Chef introduces himself and his staff and reviews the “city themed” menu, and demonstrates a few basic cuts and important safety techniques before getting
broken up into teams.
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Then let the "Hands-On" cooking begin as you slice, dice, chop, laugh, and dance while each team creates a delicious dish from each city’s four-course menu under the guidance of Chef and the
Lake Geneva School of Cooking staff.
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After all the cooking is done, everyone will sit down for a fine dining experience with a gourmet meal that you
helped create.
Dinner Time, Wine Time! Dining Themes
Americana, Napa Valley, Paris, Tuscany and
Celebrating Holidays
Take a culinary field trip as we put together menu highlighting the regions’
Classic dishes and match it with excellent wine.
Saturday, September 27th - Lake Geneva
Friday, October 3rd - Napa Valley
Saturday, October 4th - Americana
Saturday, October 11th - Paris
Friday, October 17th - Lake Geneva
Saturday, October 18th - Tuscany
Friday, October 31st - Halloween
Saturday, November 1st - Napa Valley
Saturday, November 15th - Lake Geneva
Saturday, November 22nd - Napa Valley
Saturday, November 29th - Americana
Classes are held 6:00 pm– 10:00 pm
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Count Down to 2026 at the
Lake Geneva School of Cooking!
As we ring in 2026 ~ join us for our New Year’s celebration around the world!
Beginning in Sydney on Saturday, December 27th, this
“Hands-On” cooking class travels around the globe in tastes and presentations of:
Rome, Paris & New York (December 28-30).
But the real countdown begins with
Two classes on New Year’s Eve
“Celebrating Lake Geneva-Style”. In addition to a New Year’s toast, guests will enjoy a “Hands-On” cooking class, four-course meal, wine tasting, and a night full of good times, good health and good food.
Countdown to New Year’s 2026 classes each night
from 6 pm to 10 pm on:
Saturday, December 27th ~ Sunday, December 28th ~
Monday, December 29th ~ Tuesday, December 30th
On Wednesday, December 31st, we offer two classes:
Session I: 1 pm to 5 pm
Session II: 7 pm to 11pm
(Please feel free to go out and celebrate your midnight
toast at your favorite local establishment.)
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Around the World in Lake Geneva
(A Sampling of Menu Items)
Parmigiano Popovers
Sparkling Wine Reception
Lobster and Shrimp Raviolis
Tomato Basil Reduction
Black Truffle Soup Lyonnaise
Topped with Puff Pastry
Kona Crusted Chateau Briand of Beef
Roasted Shallot & Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction
Chocolate Midnight Truffle Cake
Grand Marnier Truffles
Corporate Team Building
Food always brings people together, so spend an evening with co-workers outside the office and enjoy an evening of cooking customized for a team building event. With the assistance of our chefs, guests will work together to prepare a delicious, gourmet meal which could be duplicated at their own kitchen or party.
The Chef will divide the menu up into teams; each team will be responsible for creating their own segment of the meal with recipes from CHEF JOHN BOGAN RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE cook book. The Chef and his staff will float between participants to assist, offer tips and suggestions, and address questions or concerns to make sure that every dish is a success!
Once the meal preparation is completed, our guests will have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy the fine dining portion of the event.
EVENT ENHANCEMENTS • GIFT CERTIFICATES • CULINARY PORTRAITS • VIDEO PACKAGES
Looking for something for the birthday guest, the anniversary couple or the bachelorette? You can customize your evening with one of our many packages.
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The Lake Geneva School of Cooking has teamed up with Ideal Impressions Photography to offer you an interactive selection of portraits and videos to capture great memories from your Team Building and Culinary events.
