The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa Announces 2009 Cooking Classes for Adults and Children
Adult classes to feature a grocery shopping trip with Chef de Cuisine Loren Lawe
PASADENA, Calif. – January 15, 2009 – The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce its schedule for Cooking Classes in 2009. Children’s classes will take place on the second Saturday of each month and adult classes will be held on the third Saturday of each month. The Langham is also offering special Valentine’s Day-themed classes for both children and adults.
Adult Classes
Chef Loren Lawe will lead the series of adult cooking classes which include choosing fresh foods and shopping tips at Whole Foods Market in Pasadena, a demonstration by Chef Lawe, hands-on cooking by participants and a three-course lunch paired with exquisite wines. Each class will reflect Chef Lawe’s cooking philosophy, highlighting simplicity of presentation and flavor using the finest seasonal products available in the local area. Sommelier Mathew Lathan will also discuss the featured wines and explain how each complements the course with which it is paired.
2009 Class Dates and Themes: February 7 – Valentine’s Day Surprises – a luxurious meal to make at home with your sweetie February 21 – Tastes of France March 21 – Tastes of Italy April 25 – Local Seafood May 16 – Crab Creations June 20 – Tomato Extravaganza July 18 – Steaks and Rubs August 15 – The Best of Summer September 19 – Squash and Pumpkin October 17 – Holiday Ideas
As host and instructor, Chef Lawe will guide the class through the art of planning, preparation and presentation of a three-course lunch. Each class is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity, and includes shopping tips at Whole Foods, two-hour kitchen instruction, a three-course lunch paired with wine, recipes of the dishes prepared in class and a Cooking with the Masters apron. Classes are limited to 12 people and begin at 9:30 a.m. For reservations, please call 626.568.3900.
Children’s Cooking Classes
Pastry Chef John Quinn will lead the series of children’s cooking classes, teaching kids between the ages of seven and 12 to become pastry chefs for the day and explore different culinary creations at The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa. Chef Quinn will begin each class with a kitchen tour and safety lesson, and then teach the young aspiring chefs the art of recipe preparation, baking techniques and pastry presentation.
2009 Class Dates and Themes: February 14 – Valentine’s Day Chocolates March 14 – St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread & Shamrock Cookies April 18 – Animal and Fruit Marzipan May 9 – Mother’s Day Cakes & Cup Cakes June 13 – Rice Krispie Treats & Brownies September 12 – Healthy After School Snacks October 10 – Halloween Treats November 14 – Gingerbread Houses
Each two-hour class is $70 and is limited to 10 children. Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and include the day’s recipes, a Cooking with the Masters apron and a chef’s hat.
For more information or to make reservations, please call (626) 568-3900 or visit www.langhamhotels.com.
About The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
Capturing the grace and elegance of a bygone era, The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa is a AAA Five Diamond hotel located at the base of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains, just nine miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in beautiful Pasadena. A renowned Pasadena landmark since 1907, the property features 380 guestrooms including 38 suites and eight cottages. It is the only AAA Five Diamond hotel in Pasadena and features a Michelin Star restaurant overseen by celebrated Chef de Cuisine Craig Strong and an award-winning spa.
About Langham Hotels International & Affiliates
Langham has a legendary hotel heritage dating back to 1865 when The Langham in London originally opened as Europe’s first Grand Hotel. For over 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of sophisticated and gracious hospitality. Today, all Langham Hotels worldwide inherit the same philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses creating a truly unique hotel experience.
The group is pursuing an aggressive portfolio growth strategy using its distinctive brands and affiliates – The Langham, Langham Place and Eaton. Currently, 16 hotels, including affiliates, are open or in the pipeline across four continents.
Langham Hotels International is a wholly-owned company of Great Eagle Holdings (Stock Code: 0041) which was founded in 1963 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.
Reservations for Langham hotels can be made by logging onto langhamhotels.com or eatonhotels.com.
EUROPE:
The Langham, London
ASIA:
Hong Kong The Langham, Hong Kong
Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong
Eaton Hong Kong
INDIA:
Langham Place, Koregaon Park, Pune
NORTH AMERICA:
The Langham, Boston
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa,Pasadena
China Langham Place, Beijing (2009)
Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport (2009)
The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai (2009)
Langham Place, EDZ, Guangzhou (2010)
PACIFIC:
The Langham, Auckland
Langham Place Vineyard Resort + Spa, Waiheke Island, Auckland (2010)
The Langham, Melbourne
Thailand Langham Place Eco Resort + Spa, Rawi Warin, Koh Lanta, Krabi
Langham Place Miora Resort + Spa, Kalim Bay, Phuket (2010)
