Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong welcomes both beginners and seasoned home cooks to sharpen their skills in An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, the resort’s hands-on series of themed cooking classes. Set in Bellagio’s Tuscany Kitchen, a modern demonstration space equipped with individual workstations, each class offers a guided, interactive experience where participants learn professional techniques and prepare a three-course meal under the chefs’ supervision.
Each two-hour session features Chef Wong and his culinary team demonstrating methods, explaining timing and technique, and assisting guests as they reproduce the evening’s menu. All ingredients and tools are provided at the dedicated stations. After the hands-on portion, guests sit down to enjoy the dishes they prepared, and each attendee receives a menu card to take home that details the recipes and steps demonstrated during the class.
Classes are scheduled throughout the year and are priced at $135 per person. Bellagio chefs provide individual guidance during the practical segments to ensure guests of all skill levels can follow along and learn useful skills to apply at home.
2015 Class Schedule
Italian by the Lake: Thursday, Feb. 12
Drawing inspiration from Bellagio’s new Italian restaurant, Lago by Julian Serrano, this class focuses on contemporary Italian cuisine and modern approaches to classic dishes.
Dim Sum and Noodles: Thursday, March 19
Participants learn essential techniques for preparing a variety of noodle dishes and signature Chinese plates, including tips for texture, seasoning and presentation.
Tequila and Tacos: Thursday, April 30
Just ahead of Cinco de Mayo, this course covers margarita-making and the preparation of classic Mexican dishes, from fillings and salsas to assembly and garnishes.
Healthy Gourmet: Tuesday, May 26
This session emphasizes flavorful, health-conscious cooking that doesn’t sacrifice taste, showing how to create satisfying meals that are lighter and balanced.
Backyard Patio Grilling: Tuesday, June 30
Learn how to elevate your outdoor cooking with techniques for grilling meats and produce, seasoning strategies and tips for achieving perfect char and doneness.
Learning to Roll … Sushi and Rolls: Thursday, July 23
Chefs demonstrate the selection of fresh ingredients, cutting and assembling sashimi, and the proper rolling techniques to create restaurant-quality sushi and rolls at home.
Back to School: Thursday, Aug. 27
Designed for busy families, this class offers ideas for quick, kid-friendly meals that are nutritious and simple to prepare on a weeknight.
Cupcakes & Cocktails: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Bellagio’s award-winning pastry team leads a playful evening showing how to bake and decorate cupcakes paired with complementary cocktail ideas—perfect for a girls’ night in.
Octoberfest: Tuesday, Oct. 13
A class for beer enthusiasts focusing on dishes that pair well with different beer styles, plus techniques for highlighting complementary flavors.
Harvesting Thanksgiving 2.0: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Culinary professionals from Bellagio demonstrate streamlined techniques and menus to help guests prepare a memorable holiday feast with confidence and efficiency.