Gourmand Cooking School, Point Pleasant Beach

The trained instructors at Gourmand Cooking School believe in learning by doing, a principle on which their hands-on cooking classes are based. More than 30 classes cover concepts such as basic knife skills and rolling sushi, as well as specific multicourse meals for two that feature indulgences such as mushroom risotto, seared steak with herb butter, and crème brûlée. Each class size is kept small, with about 8–15 students, so that they can enjoy learning a new skill in an intimate and communal environment.