explore our
cooking classes
No matter your skill level in the kitchen or your familiarity with the outdoors, we have a class for you.
Come to a public class and meet new friends, or book a private class for you and your friends, family or professional/social group. We offer private cooking classes for groups of up to 20 people.
We can come to your home, backyard — or another outdoor location of your choice!
Our cooking classes are meant to be an entry-point to the outdoors. What’s better than food with friends and family outside?
During the class, you’ll be introduced to and have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with outdoor cooking equipment in a fun, and tasty way.
You’ll get hands-on cooking instruction and learn safety information that is important to keep in mind—especially when cooking in the outdoors.
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Outdoor Cooking 101
Outdoor Cooking 101 is a true introduction to outdoor cooking. While preparing a meal together, students will get hands-on experience with a variety of outdoor cooking gear and leave the class with a general knowledge of outdoor cooking best practices.
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Elevated Basics
Our Elevated Basics class encourages you to get creative at your campsite by upgrading traditional camp meals so they are anything but basic. Students learn the wonders of outdoor cooking and leave inspired to mix things up on their next outdoor adventure.
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Cooking with Fire
Cooking with Fire: Inspired by Campfire Cuisine’s roots, this class explores the flavors and techniques that come with cooking directly over a flame.
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Colorado Fresh
We partner with local Colorado business to source fresh, quality ingredients. These classes focus on connection to the community through food and embraces seasonal ingredients and cuisine.
about
our cooking classes
All classes…
Run 1.5-2 hours long, and can be customized for most age groups
Touch upon the seven Leave No Trace principles
Include tips and tricks specific to cooking when it comes to planning, prep, fire practices and waste disposal outdoors
get cooking…
A real intro on how to get started outdoor cooking. This “cookbook” has no recipes, but provides a foundation for those new to cooking in the outdoors.
Yours Free
A Mountain Chef cookbook featuring our favorite recipes easy for camping — perfect for folks just getting started with outdoor cooking. Try out these meals as you get familiar with your camp kitchen!
Are you a education
or community-focused non-profit?
We want to work with you!
We work with community groups to host outdoor cooking classes as an intro to outdoor recreation. While we prioritize groups that serve Black and Brown populations in and around Denver, all organizations are welcome to reach out for partnership.
Ideally, these community classes are sponsored by the outdoor brands and companies we work with. If you’re a brand that we don’t yet work with, reach out.
Lack of access is a barrier to a more diverse outdoors. Help us welcome all into what Colorado has to offer through education.