304 5th St, Unit 102, West Des Moines, IA

Culinary Annex

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Upcoming classes

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Scheduled classes are listed above by date. Private events, anything booked by request, or not yet on the calendar, is here.

Intro to Sushi180 minA class on sushi! A favorite treat to many of us here in Des Moines. You will learn how to make your own sushi rolls from scratch! We will also be making many of our favorite sauces too. This is a hands-on class and everyone will be making their own rolls!$75per guest
Holy Ravioli w/ Chef KP180 minPrepare to awaken your inner culinary enthusiast with Chef KP from KP Kreation in an exciting pasta-making class! Chef KP will guide you through the process of hand-rolling, cutting, and stuffing your own ravioli from the ground up. Get ready to have your hands dusted with flour as you flex your muscles to knead and roll out delicious ravioli. Flour heavy class! Aprons recommended! Please Bring containers to take home your leftovers :) There is free parking on 5th St. The Annex can be found to the left of the building, along the charming alleyway adorned with black benches. BYOB$80per guest
Dim Sum & Then Some180 minClass Description: A class on Dim Sum, a traditional cuisine served with tea on weekend mornings. We will be focusing mainly on these tapa like dishes and also some other traditional dishes from around China.$65per guest
Rustic French Cooking w/ KP Kreation180 minIn this class, Chef KP from KP Kreations will guide you through the enchanting world of provincial French cuisine. This delightful culinary art, steeped in the warmth and romance of the French countryside, promises to wrap you in comfort. Join us to elevate your cooking skills and indulge in a sumptuous feast!$70per guest
Gnocchi-In Around180 minPrepare to awaken your inner culinary enthusiast with Chef KP from KP Kreation in an exciting pasta-making class! Chef KP will guide you through the process of hand-rolling and cutting your own gnocchi from the ground up. Get ready to have your hands dusted with flour as you flex your muscles to knead and roll out this delicious potato pasta.$75per guest
Rockin' Tacos: Veggie Night!180 minJoin Chef KP for an exhilarating evening filled with tacos and churros! Learn how to create scrumptious king oyster mushrooms complemented by a variety of delightful side dishes. Experience the vibrant flavors of ceviche, a citrus-cooked dish that pairs perfectly with tacos any day of the week. Enjoy a fun-filled session exploring flavor combinations that will make your taste buds come alive!$70per guest
It's All Greek To Me180 minBring your favorite bottle of wine and join Chef Cass for an evening of cooking, learning, and sharing a delicious Greek-inspired feast. Greek cuisine is rooted in the Mediterranean triad of wheat, olive oil, and wine, creating dishes that are both simple and deeply flavorful. Fresh lemons, fragrant herbs, briny olives, rich cheeses, and sweet honey come together to create a cuisine that celebrates both tradition and community. Greek dining is about gathering around the table and enjoying a variety of dishes together. From cheeses and cured meats to pickled vegetables, fresh breads, and seasonal ingredients, you'll experience the spirit of a traditional Greek feast while gaining skills you can easily recreate at home. After cooking, we'll sit down together to enjoy everything we've prepared, paired with great conversation and your favorite wine. Whether you're an experienced home cook or just beginning your culinary journey, this class offers a welcoming and delicious way to explore one of the world's most celebrated cuisines. Opa! 🇬🇷🍋🍷$75per guest
Rockin' Tacos: Achiote Chicken180 minKP PIERCE PRIVATE CHEF HANDS-ON CULINARY EXPERIENCE $80per guest
Scratch: Pappardelle & Ragu w/ Chef KP180 minExperience the heart of an authentic Italian Sunday dinner—made completely from scratch. Join Chef KP for an immersive, hands-on cooking class where you’ll create fresh egg pasta using traditional techniques. From mixing and kneading your own dough to rolling and cutting beautiful ribbons of pappardelle, you’ll learn every step of the process while gaining the confidence to recreate it at home. While your pasta dough rests, we’ll build a rich, slow-simmered Sunday ragu featuring beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables. You’ll learn how simple ingredients transform into one of Italy’s most beloved comfort foods through proper technique and layering of flavor. Whether you’re brand new to pasta making or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is designed to be approachable, interactive, and packed with professional tips you can use long after class is over. Come ready to get your hands covered in flour, enjoy an unforgettable meal, and leave with new skills, printed recipes, and plenty of leftovers. Aprons recommended—this is a flour-heavy class!$75per guest

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Culinary Annex

Upcoming classes

Rockin' Tacos: Carne Asada

Canapé Crazy

Wok This Way

Midnight Kitchen

Soup Dumplings! Xiao Long Bao

Give it a Thai

Ghee It Better Be Curry

Everything we offer

Gnocchi-In Around

Hosting a Larger Group?