Good Thymes Cooking Classes at Hudson Valley Open Kitchen, poughkeepsie

Culinary Proficiency Cooking Classes by Personal Plates, LLC

Classes are held at Hudson Valley Open Kitchen at Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (HVOK) and also at Arlington High School (All information for the classes held at AHS can be found here!); please take note of location when registering.  

*Hudson Valley Open Kitchen at Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory

8 N Cherry St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 

Description of Classes:

Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina Pagan-Vazquez, owner of Personal Plates, LLC. Each month features different classes that require pre-registration to ensure minimum number of students are attending and proper ingredients are available. There are different class series available.  Recommended ages are based on experience in the kitchen. 

*Chef Jr.: Littles: This summer brings a new series! Young chefs, ages 4-6 years old, cook alongside their adult chef to help introduce them to fun with cooking while making memories together. Students will provided with the food and equipment needed to prepare 1 serving of the recipe/activity for the class. If you are signing up as a triplet group, please reach out to let Chef Gina know. Students will be able to sit afterwards to eat the food they have prepared. Classes will last about an 1 hour long.

*Chef & Chef Jr.: Young beginner chefs join the class with their guardian. Great for adults who are trying to encourage their younger chefs to learn new recipes while making delicious memories together. Open for all ages.

*Chef Jr.: Beginners: Those who have a bit of experience and are at least 10 years old should register! Class recipes focus on either cooking or baking. Parents are welcomed to join for these classes however, not required if child is over 10 years old, has an interest in the kitchen and has assisted somewhat in the past. 

*Adults Night Out: (Formerly Date Night Out) Adults over 21 (duos, singles, couples, family members, etc.) are welcomed to sign up. Leave the kids home and bond over a new experience or come and make a new friend. Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcomed to bring a beverage of your choice. (No alcohol allowed at AHS)  

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chef Gina prior to registering. If you are interested in booking a private group class (on-site, in-home, or remote), please send an email directly to chefgina@personalplatesllc.com to discuss scheduling. 

Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Cash or Gift Certificate

Pre-registration is required. If cancelation is needed,  please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. No refunds within 24hrs. 

Gift Certificates are available for the HVOK location only!