Enjoy the perfect opportunity to refine your skills through hands-on cooking in one of Austin's most popular kitchens. Chef Jonathan Gelman and his culinary team share some of their most trusted secrets in the preparation and presentation of fine cuisine. Tour the kitchen, then prepare and cook your meal and, after you've worked up an appetite, dine in Austin's top-rated restaurant--the Driskill Grill.
The "Chef for a Day" package includes supervised kitchen instruction, overnight accommodations, a personalized dinner for two in The Driskill Grill and a chef's jacket to commemorate your experience. Breakfast and lunch in the 1886 Cafe & Bakery are also included in the package. Reservations require four weeks advance notice. The experience is priced per person at $1500, or $1750 per couple. For reservations, call 800-252-9367.
The Driskill also offers a "Chef for an Afternoon" package, including a tour of the kitchens, afternoon in the kitchen with Chef Watkins, and dinner for two, paired with wine, in the Driskill Grill. Contact us for pricing at 512-391-7162.
