“Tis’ the Season”

for Holiday Social Reception Celebrations!

“Social Reception Holiday Events &

Good Food brings people together!”

 

Spend a day with friends or co-workers celebrating the Holidays and head to Lake Geneva School of Cooking for a Customized

Holiday Social Reception Event!

 

Our “Hands-On” Holiday Social Reception Event creates an environment promoting your event though communication and cooperation among participants while recreating recipes from

CHEF JOHN BOGAN

RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE cookbook.

 

A typical Holiday Social Reception Event includes:

• Upon arrival; introduced to your Chef and LGSC staff, toast with a sparkling wine and enjoy Popovers, and discuss the event menu.

• Your group is broken into teams, each receiving a recipe for their assigned menu item, a chef hat and an apron. Your Chef will lead a group lesson in basic techniques in preparation of the event’s dishes, and safety and sanitation. Then the fun begins, as each team begins to prepare assigned menu item under the guidance of your Chef and the LGSC staff.

• Let’s Eat!  Once the cooking is complete, the group will join together for the fine dining portion of the event. Each team will set up their Holiday platter and present their team dish on the buffet island.

• Your Chef will assist with wine choices for your events menu.

• Total Event Time: approximately three and a half (3-3 ½ ) hours

Private Facility Fee

The $400 private facility fee includes:  a Consultation with Chef John on business meeting agenda, a custom  menu,  a “Hands-On” cooking class, coaching by  your Chef and the LGSC staff,  a Sparkling Wine and Popover Reception, non-alcoholic beverages, and a delicious and tasting wine while enjoying a delicious Holiday dinner.

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Pricing
Primary Package is $120 per participant. The Primary Package includes a “Hands-On” class coached by your Chef and the LGSC staff, a sparkling wine and Parmigiano Popovers reception, a tasting wine and a delicious four-course meal.

 

Deluxe Package is $160 per participant. The Deluxe Package includes all items in the Primary Package, plus a gift bag with a Lake Geneva School of Cooking apron, Chef John’s Signature Seasoning, and kitchenware.

Cook Book Package is $180 per participant. The Cook Book Package includes all items in the Primary Package, plus a signed copy of CHEF JOHN BOGAN RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE cook book and Chef John’s Signature Seasoning.

Premier Package is $275 per participant. The Premier Package includes all items in the Primary Package, plus a signed copy of CHEF JOHN BOGAN RECIPES FROM THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE cook book, Chef John’s Signature Seasoning and a Lake Geneva School of Cooking Chef Jacket.

 

Participants:  Holiday Event Dates: December 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027
The Lake Geneva School of Cooking Holiday Event minimum guest requirements:  10 guests Monday-Thursday afternoons, 12 guests Monday-Thursday evenings, 15 guests on Fridays and Sundays and 25 guests on Saturdays.
 

How to Register & Payment Policy
For more information on customizing and setting up your Team Building Cooking Event, please contact Chef/Author/Owner John Bogan at 262-248-3933. The Lake Geneva School of Cooking requires a 50% deposit upon reserving the date for your event. Additional costs include: supplemental wine, a sales tax of 5.5% and a service charge of 25%. Accepting all major credit cards (3% fee), Checks and ACH Transfer. The event balance must be paid in full on the date of your party.

*LGSC prohibits outside alcoholic beverages.