Class Description

Wherever you are on the planet, the holidays center around food. Chef Naina Bhedwar invites you on a culinary trip through the Christmas kitchens and dining rooms of France, Finland, Iran, and South Africa. Each stop on the menu brings the flavors and traditions families in that country gather around each December. Together, you’ll build a festive feast that makes the world feel a little smaller and a lot more delicious.

Along the way, Chef Naina will share the techniques behind each country’s holiday table. You’ll see how to shape an impressive tear-and-share puff pastry centerpiece, build a delicate Nordic broth, and slowly coax a rich, glossy stew from pomegranate and toasted walnuts. You’ll also learn to bloom saffron for perfectly fragrant rice and bake a warm, syrup-soaked pudding that’s ideal for a crowd. You’ll leave with a globe-trotting holiday menu and the confidence to bring something new to your own celebrations.

What’s on the Menu:

French Soleil with Green Chutney and Cheese (France fusion): The French “sun” pastry is a showstopping round of golden, flaky puff pastry with tear-off rays. Here it’s filled with herby, bright green chutney and melty cheese, a delicious East-meets-West twist that’s perfect for passing around the table.

Finnish Salmon Soup: Known in Finland as lohikeitto, this creamy, comforting soup combines tender salmon, potatoes, leeks, and plenty of fresh dill. It’s a beloved Nordic dish for warming up on dark winter nights.

Fesenjoon with Saffron Rice (Iran): This Persian celebration classic is a chicken stew simmered in a luxurious sauce of ground toasted walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses, balancing sweet, sour, and savory. It’s served with fluffy, golden saffron rice.

Malva Pudding with Crème Fraîche (South Africa): This is South Africa’s favorite holiday dessert. The spongy apricot-kissed cake is soaked in a warm buttery cream syrup until it’s irresistibly caramelized, then finished with a cool dollop of crème fraîche.

Come hungry, because you’ll taste every course of this round-the-world feast as Chef Naina cooks. It’s an Atlanta holiday gathering with a passport stamp at every course. Bring a friend and get inspired for a celebration that’s anything but ordinary.

Sign up now — seats are limited!

Tuesday, December 15th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Prices are listed per person.