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New Jersey Red Sauce Cooking Class at Heirloom Kitchen – Old Bridge, NJ – Feb. 18th (4 Tickets)

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  • End Date: 02/16/26

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New Jersey Red Sauce Cooking Class at Heirloom Kitchen – Old Bridge, NJ – Feb. 18th (4 Tickets)

Cooking Class Experience:  New Jersey Red Sauce – Saturday, 2/18 @ 6:30 pm

In this hands-on cooking class, guests will explore the flavors, techniques, and stories behind a classic New Jersey–style red sauce—the kind that anchors Sunday dinners and brings generations together around the table.

Participants will learn how to build layers of flavor from simple ingredients, focusing on proper sautéing, seasoning, simmering, and balance. Along the way, the class will cover essential techniques for creating a rich, versatile sauce that can be used as the foundation for countless Italian American favorites. The experience is interactive, welcoming, and flavor-forward, making it ideal for home cooks who want to deepen their skills while celebrating a beloved regional tradition.

As part of this Chariteam experience, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the selected nonprofit, allowing guests to enjoy a meaningful evening of cooking, culture, and community while supporting a great cause.

About Heirloom Kitchen

Location: Heirloom Kitchen, 3853 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Hosted at Heirloom Kitchen, this experience takes place in one of New Jersey’s most celebrated culinary destinations. Heirloom Kitchen is a restaurant, cooking school, and retail space known for its collaborative spirit, open kitchen, and commitment to culinary excellence. From its earliest days, it has attracted talented chefs from across the tri-state area and earned national recognition, including being named one of the “Best Cooking Classes Around the World” by Food & Wine Magazine.

Heirloom Kitchen is led by founder and managing director Neilly Robinson, who oversees all aspects of the business—from cooking classes to restaurant operations and retail. In 2024, she was named a James Beard Foundation Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow. Under her leadership, Heirloom expanded its vision by partnering with acclaimed chef David Viana to introduce a weekend restaurant alongside the cooking school.

Chef Viana brings experience from some of the world’s most respected kitchens, including Eleven Madison Park and the two-Michelin-starred Villa Joya in Portugal, and has worked alongside chefs such as Bobby Flay and Michael White. His cooking has earned three stars from The New York Times, three-and-a-half stars from The Star-Ledger, and a James Beard Award nomination for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic. Together, the Heirloom team delivers refined, thoughtful cuisine in an approachable and inspiring setting.

Wine / BYO

This is a BYO experience. Heirloom Kitchen is also a showroom for Alba Estate Vineyard, a small, family-owned winery located in the rolling Warren Hills of Milford, New Jersey. Guests may purchase Alba’s premium wines by the bottle at retail pricing.

Allergies

The winning bidder must contact Heirloom Kitchen as soon as possible after the auction concludes to notify the team of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Advance notice is required to determine whether accommodations can be made prior to the class.

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