EAT WITH USEducation + Experiences
Most of our hands-on classes are held in our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen at Drexel University, 101 North 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA. For unique culinary experiences and private events, Chef Park also hosts at special locations throughout Philadelphia, and even travels for bespoke events all over the US.
Upcoming Classes + Events
Friday Night Dumpling Party
Join Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly to learn how to make a trio of dumplings: pork and cabbage, turkey and thai basil, and kimchi. Chef Park will lead the demonstrations on how to make the best filling, the variety of dumpling folds and the different cooking methods. Students will then be making and cooking dozens of dumplings to learn the time tested techniques. Whether you prefer steamed, boiled, fried or sauteed, you will be in dumpling heaven!
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Cook Like a Pro: Knife Skills
For anyone who wants to become a better cook, the best place to begin is KNIFE SKILLS! Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly will teach you everything you need to know about knife skills from how to properly hold the knife, how to perform all the basic knife cuts and basic knife safety and etiquette. The class will cover small, medium and large dice, julienne, brunoise and fun cuts like obliques and paysanne. Students will have plenty of opportunity to perform and practice various knife cuts culminating in a poke bar at the end. We will cover how to properly slice an onion, garlic, herbs, bell peppers, cucumbers, proteins and avocados. Ticket price includes a chef knife which students will be able to take home.
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Chinese Take-Out Favorites
Do you love Chinese take-out but wish it were healthier? Join Chef Clara Park as she teaches you how to prepare your favorites like beef and broccoli, General Tso's chicken, smashed cucumbers and cold sesame noodles but using the highest quality ingredients. Choosing cleaner oils, leaner cuts of meat and fresher produce will result in dishes that are even more delicious than you imagined. Enjoy the dishes without sacrificing on flavor! Topics covered include stir frying, velveting proteins, how to make chili oil and the differences in types of sesame oil.
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Cook Like a Pro: Pasta
Join Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly to learn the basics of making pasta. From dough to shaping, rolling and cooking, this class will cover the fundamentals of all things pasta. Chef Park will teach you the difference in flours, how the dough speaks to you and why the shape of pasta makes a difference in how the dish tastes and comes out. Students will learn how to make pasta dough, shape gnocchi and garganelli and cook a simple tomato rosemary sauce and basil pesto.
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Secret Supper Club: Story of My Life, part II
It’s been almost 3 years since I did the first “Story of My Life” dinner and this one promises to be even better! The seven course dinner will take you through my childhood, career and adult life but not necessarily in that order. I know that the ramps I foraged in April will show up in the pasta course as ramp ricotta gnudi and that the dessert course will be strawberry gochugaru hand pies as I was fortunate enough to pick strawberries as a child in south Jersey and as a chef in France. The remaining 5 courses will be a surprise! To attend the dinner please venmo $165 to @clara-park-9 to secure your seat. Tickets are selling fast and only a few remain.
Cook Like a Pro: Fish
Join Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly as she teaches you the basics of fish sourcing, butchery and cooking. Topics covered include how to choose the freshest fish, how to fillet a fish, and the best pan sauces and cooking techniques for different varieties of fish. Students will learn to make poached salmon, pan seared trout and whole roasted fish. We will explore various flavor combinations like butter and citrus and what herbs pair the best with fish. Participants will leave this class with a new found confidence in shopping for and prepping fish for friends and family.
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April Secret Supper Club: Taste the Rainbow
Spring will (hopefully) be in full swing and that means a tremendous amount of outstanding produce. Chef Park will create a delicious and dazzling seven course menu featuring a colorful array of produce, ingredients and techniques. Join Chef Park for a feast for the eyes, senses and your palate. ROYGBIV never tasted so good! Menu format is salad, crudo, soup/hot appetizer, pasta, meat, cheese, dessert. Venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to secure your spot. Dinner is $160 all inclusive.
Korean BBQ Feast
Learn the secrets to the best Korean BBQ beef of your life! Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly will lead this hands-on cooking class and share her winning tips for the most delicious Korean BBQ beef, savory seafood pancake, jap chae (sweet potato noodles) and her signature misugaru (mixed grain) cake with strawberries and cream. Students will learn about the different cuts of beef used for Korean BBQ, the way to make the tastiest marinades, how to ensure golden and crispy seafood pancakes and the tips and tricks for jap chae. Finally, Chef Park will share how to make her signature dessert, misugaru cake with strawberries! Come hungry and leave with full bellies and a greater appreciation for Korean cuisine! Manseh! Click HERE for tickets.
How to Make the Perfect 3 Course French Meal
Join Chef Clara Park for a French cooking class you'll never forget! While Chef Park was cooking in the Loire Valley in France she was introduced to the French way of dining complete with multiple courses. In this class you will learn how to make sauteed asparagus with almond vinaigrette, herbes de provence roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans and chocolate cake with chantilly cream and fresh berries. A feast to delight all your senses, bon appetit! Click HERE for tickets.
Secret Supper Club: Spring is Here
March Secret Supper Club theme will be “Spring is Here”. Expect more exciting produce, vibrant flavors and never before seen courses. We will probably see some ramps, morels and maybe some baby laaaaamb. Venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to hold your seat for the $160, 7 course bespoke menu.
Knife Skills are Life Skills
Most of us want to become better cooks but where to begin? KNIFE SKILLS is the answer. Watch your prep time shrink down to almost nothing and find actual joy in creating delicious dishes for you and your loved ones. Chef Clara Park will instruct you on the basics of knife anatomy, how to hold your knife and the ins and outs of slicing, dicing, mincing and chiffonading. The class will feature many demos and exercises in how to properly chop an onion, mince garlic, clean and prep leafy greens, safely cut an avocado and more. Our beautiful prep work will culminate in a fantastic taco bar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to up your chef game and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time. Click HERE to find out more.
Four Fishes, Four Ways
Chef Clara Park will teach you how to portion out and prepare beautiful fish filets, pan sear fish perfectly, poach fish, make crudo and lean into the umami goodness of anchovies. Fish cookery doesn't have to be scary, students in this class will learn the techniques and skills to make these restaurant quality fish dishes: wine poached fish with beurre blanc, pan seared salmon, tuna crudo and anchovy toast. Click HERE to find out more.
Ultimate Spring Vegetable Cooking Workshop
Whenever someone mentions cooking seasonally, do your eyes glaze over? Chef Park will demystify what the bounty of spring brings, how to best prepare some spring veg stars and the secrets to making vegetables so delicious your friends will be begging you for more! The best spring pea soup of your life, savory spinach salad, grilled asparagus and charred carrots with spiced yogurt are vegetable dishes with main character energy for sure. Click HERE to find out more.
Ultimate Spring Vegetable Cooking Workshop
Whenever someone mentions cooking seasonally, do your eyes glaze over? Chef Park will demystify what the bounty of spring brings, how to best prepare some spring veg stars and the secrets to making vegetables so delicious your friends will be begging you for more! The best spring pea soup of your life, savory spinach salad, grilled asparagus and charred carrots with spiced yogurt are vegetable dishes with main character energy for sure. Click HERE to find out more.
Advanced Knife Skills
This hands-on cooking class is for those who are already comfortable with basic knife cuts and technique. Chef Clara Park will lead the class in advanced knife cuts like julienne, ultra julienne, brunoise and supreme-ing citrus. The class will features numerous demos and practice exercises with carrots, daikon, cucumber, onions and citrus fruits. At the end the students will build Korean hwe dup bap bowls, rice bowls with sushi grade fish, vegetables and a spicy sauce. This class is a must for anyone who wants to gain mastery in the kitchen. Click HERE to find out more.
Secret Supper Club: Spring is Coming
February Secret Club will bring the promise of warmer weather, greener pastures and longer days. The theme will be “Spring is Coming”. Expect lots of green, fresh seasonal vegetables and lighter preparations backed by sound technique. Nature’s first green IS gold. Can’t wait to share the spring bounty with you all. Venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to save your seat for this $160, 7 course bespoke meal. Thank you!
Secret Supper Club: Spring is Coming
February Secret Club will bring the promise of warmer weather, greener pastures and longer days. The theme will be “Spring is Coming”. Expect lots of green, fresh seasonal vegetables and lighter preparations backed by sound technique. Nature’s first green IS gold. Can’t wait to share the spring bounty with you all. Please venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to save your seat to the $160, 7 course bespoke meal. Thank you!
Ultimate Valentine's Cooking Extravaganza
Enjoy a unique 5 course culinary experience, inspired by the hit TV series "The Bear" on Valentine's Weekend with your loved one!
Are you looking for an incredible Valentine's Day evening of amazing food that brings your favorite show to life AND will impress your lover and/or friends? Forget the boring steakhouse dinner and chocolate covered strawberries, and join us for a premium culinary 5 course experience inspired by FX's hit series, "The Bear". Click HERE to find out more.
Secret Supper Club "Winter Wonderland"
“Winter Wonderland” inspired 7 course bespoke menu featuring the produce and spices perfect for a winter feast. $160 per person all inclusive. Menu format is salad, crudo, soup, pasta, meat, cheese, dessert. Venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to secure your seat. Remainer of the payment is due the day of the dinner to disclose the secret location. Bon Appetit!
Secret Supper Club "Winter Wonderland"
“Winter Wonderland” inspired 7 course bespoke menu featuring the produce and spices perfect for a winter feast. $160 per person all inclusive. Menu format is salad, crudo, soup, pasta, meat, cheese, dessert. Venmo $10 to @clara-park-9 to secure your seat. Remainer of the payment is due the day of the dinner to disclose the secret location. Bon Appetit!
Healthy Cooking Workshop to Master Chef Techniques
Your 2026 resolution to be healthier/cook more needs this hands-on workshop with Food Network Champ, Chef Clara Park
Most of us want to be healthier, cook more, save money and feel good while doing it all. But where to begin? This January, kick off the new year on the right foot with expert instruction from "Chopped" Champion Chef Clara Park as she teaches you the techniques and shares her culinary knowledge about how to make the most delicious and healthy meals of your life! Students will learn how to properly prep and roast vegetables, build a perfect silky vinaigrette, create a hearty and satisfying vegetarian main course and clean up your most indulgent desserts. Experts keep recommending eating more vegetables and less meat but most of the public doesn't know how to do these things. Chef Park is here to show you how to do it so that you can whip up dishes that are both satisfying and good for you!
Menu: roasted broccoli/cauliflower with sherry vinaigrette, braised chickpeas with roasted peppers and fennel, good for you brownies
Prepare Your Veggies Like a Chef
Join us at Social Beings for a cozy, hands-on cooking demo with Chef Clara Park of eat cetera philly. Clara will share chef-level techniques for making a perfectly balanced vinaigrette, building a standout winter salad, and turning roasted broccoli into something so good it tastes like potato chips. Come kick off the year with delicious, nourishing bites—and leave with practical skills you’ll actually use at home.
Healthy Cooking Workshop to Master Chef Techniques
Your 2026 resolution to be healthier and/or learn to cook needs this hands-on workshop with Food Network Champion, Chef Clara Park.
Most of us want to be healthier, cook more, save money and feel good while doing it all. But where to begin? This January, kick off the new year on the right foot with expert instruction from "Chopped" Champion Chef Clara Park as she teaches you the techniques and shares her culinary knowledge about how to make the most delicious and healthy meals of your life! Students will learn how to properly prep and roast vegetables, build a perfect silky vinaigrette, create a hearty and satisfying vegetarian main course and clean up your most indulgent desserts. Experts keep recommending eating more vegetables and less meat but most of the public doesn't know how to do these things. Chef Park is here to show you how to do it so that you can whip up dishes that are both satisfying and good for you!
Menu: roasted broccoli/cauliflower with sherry vinaigrette, braised chickpeas with roasted peppers and fennel, good for you brownies
How to Make the World’s Best Korean BBQ (Cooking Class)
How to Make the World's Best Korean BBQ. Learn the secrets to making the most delicious bulgogi of your life! Prepare ssamjang and some basic banchan to round out your cooking class.
Korean Influences in Restaurant Dining: A Quintet of Dishes (Culinary Experience)
Learn about Korean influences in restaurants from the versatility of kimchi to how seafood in pancakes and adding bacon to fried rice makes things truly delicious.
How to Make the World’s Best Korean BBQ (Cooking Class)
How to Make the World's Best Korean BBQ. Learn the secrets to making the most delicious bulgogi of your life! Prepare ssamjang and some basic banchan to round out your cooking class.
Korean Influences in Restaurant Dining: A Quintet of Dishes (Culinary Experience)
Learn about Korean influences in restaurants from the versatility of kimchi to how seafood in pancakes and adding bacon to fried rice makes things truly delicious.
How to Make the World’s Best Korean BBQ (Cooking Class)
How to Make the World's Best Korean BBQ. Learn the secrets to making the most delicious bulgogi of your life! Prepare ssamjang and some basic banchan to round out your cooking class.
Korean Influences in Restaurant Dining: A Quintet of Dishes (Culinary Experience)
Learn about Korean influences in restaurants from the versatility of kimchi to how seafood in pancakes and adding bacon to fried rice makes things truly delicious.
Hands on Cooking Class: Trio of Summer Pastas
Cook the best pasta of your life, 3 different ways: linguine with clam sauce, spaghetti puttanesca and bucatini with zucchini, mangiamo!
HANDS ON COOKING CLASS: Cook Like a Pro, Fish Cookery
Chef Clara Park will teach you how to portion out and prepare beautiful fish filets, pan sear fish perfectly and make the perfect accompaniment: beurre blanc. Fish cookery doesn't have to be scary, students in this class will learn the techniques and skills to make restaurant quality fish dishes including wine poached fish with beurre blanc, pan seared salmon filets with potatoes rosti and mixed green salad with red wine vinaigrette. FIND OUT MORE.
COOKING DEMO: Steakhouse Secrets, Summer Edition
Dinner for 2 at a steakhouse can be anywhere from $300-500. For far less than that, learn the secrets to your favorite steakhouse staples in this culinary demo. Chef Park will teach you how to choose the perfect steak, cook it to your perfect desired temperature and how to prepare some delicious sauces. Learn how to perfectly poach shrimp, prepare cocktail sauce and make one of the world's greatest salads, panzanella. Grilled asparagus with lemon zest and garlic and roasted potatoes will round out the perfect summertime meal. For dessert, Chef Park will demo a strawberry shortcake that is worthy of any special occasion but easy enough to make whenever. This culinary demo will unlock so many chef secrets with the bonus of being able to enjoy every single thing as a diner for this 5 course experience. FIND OUT MORE!
HANDS ON COOKING CLASS: Cook Like a Pro, How to Butcher a Chicken and More
Learn the essentials of butchering a whole chicken and how to best prepare the different parts. We will minimize waste and maximize flavor!
One of the many lessons taught in culinary schools, chicken butchery is a key skill for those looking to become proficient home cooks. Chef Clara Park will discuss and demo how to properly break down a chicken and the best way to cook each part. Students will butcher their own chicken, make pan roasted lemon chicken breasts, Korean soy-braised chicken thighs and chicken soup. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS: How to Make the World's Best Korean BBQ
One of the most delicious meals in the world, Korean BBQ at its best is a communal dining experience. Friends and family gather around a table and enjoy the perfect sweet and savory soy glazed grilled beef with lettuce wraps, savory ssamjang and assorted banchan. Learn how to prepare one of the most delicious marinades for the #1 Korean BBQ dish, bulgogi, the umami laden condiment, ssamjang (soy bean paste with sesame and chili paste), and some assorted fresh vegetable side dishes to create your own Korean feast. We will finish up the class with our delicious marinated proteins, lettuce wraps and side dishes. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
How to Make the World's Best Korean BBQ
One of the most delicious meals in the world, Korean BBQ at its best is a communal dining experience. Friends and family gather around a table and enjoy the perfect sweet and savory soy glazed grilled beef with lettuce wraps, savory ssamjang and assorted banchan. Learn how to prepare one of the most famous Korean BBQ dishes, bulgogi, the umami laden condiment, ssamjang (soy bean paste with sesame and chili paste), and some assorted fresh vegetable side dishes to create your own Korean feast. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
Chef Clara Park
Meet Your InstructorTrained in Michelin-starred kitchens across San Francisco, Napa, NYC, and Philadelphia, Chef Park has taught cooking classes throughout Philadelphia and France, co-authored a cookbook with Barbara Kafka, and launched a successful sauce line at Costco. She leads every class with storytelling and care — ensuring you learn to cook, eat well, and have a good time.