Zehnder’s 2026 Holiday How-To Classes – November 3-5, 2026

As the festive season approaches, Zehnder’s opens its doors to a world of holiday magic with our popular Holiday How-To classes. Unravel the mystique behind crafting delectable baked treats and step-by-step guidance in constructing your very own gingerbread house masterpiece. Let the spirit of the holidays inspire your culinary endeavors as we blend tradition with hands-on learning. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a festive enthusiast, join us for one or more of our upcoming Holiday How-To Classes and celebrate the joy of creation this holiday season at Zehnder’s.

Pumpkin Spice Baklava & Fall Cocktail (or Mocktail)

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
💳 Cost $70 per person, Class Limit 15
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Celebrate the flavors of the season with our Pumpkin Spice Baklava & Fall Cocktail (or Mocktail) class! This unique workshop puts a cozy autumn twist on a traditional favorite, combining layers of flaky phyllo dough, warm pumpkin spices, crunchy nuts, and a sweet honey syrup to create an irresistible Pumpkin Spice Baklava. As your baklava bakes to golden perfection, you’ll learn how to mix a festive fall-inspired cocktail or alcohol-free mocktail featuring seasonal flavors like apple, cinnamon, maple, and citrus. It’s the perfect pairing for a relaxing afternoon or evening of baking and sipping. You will take home a paring knife, a pastry brush, and a cocktail glass; along with an 18×13 inch pan of baklava. Contains: Walnuts and Pecans.

Gingerbread Macarons

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 9:00-11:00 am, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 3:00-5:00 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm
💳 Cost $65 per person, Class Limit 10
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Join us for a cozy holiday baking experience as we make adorable Gingerbread Macarons! You’ll learn the secrets to achieving perfect macaron shells, create a rich gingerbread buttercream filling, and decorate your macarons with festive details. This class is perfect for anyone looking to add a little holiday magic to their baking repertoire. You will take home 2 dozen macarons and a 4 qt. mixing bowl.

Orange Mexican Wedding Cookies with Homemade Ganache

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 9:00-10:30 am, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6-7:30 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 12-1:30 pm
💳 Cost $60 per person, Class Limit 18
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Join us for a delightful baking experience as we create tender, melt-in-your-mouth Orange Mexican Wedding Cookies paired with a rich homemade chocolate ganache. You’ll learn how to balance bright citrus flavors with buttery cookie dough, achieve the perfect texture, and make a smooth, decadent ganache from scratch. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just getting started, you’ll leave with delicious treats, new skills, and recipes you’ll want to make again and again. You will take home 18 cookies and ganache to accompany them.

Santa-Shaped Sugar Cookies

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 12:00-1:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 3:30-5:00 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 9:00-10:30 am
💳 Cost $60 per person, Class Limit 18
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Bring a little holiday magic to the kitchen as we transform simple sugar cookie dough into charming handmade Santa cookies! You’ll learn how to shape and assemble cookies by hand, creating Santa’s face, hat, beard, and festive details without special cutters. We’ll cover baking techniques, decorating tips, and finishing touches that bring each Santa to life. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a creative way to celebrate the season while learning new baking and decorating skills. You’ll leave with a dozen adorable Santa cookies, a piping tip, and the confidence to recreate them at home for holiday gatherings, gifts, and cookie exchanges.

Christmas Tree Cake

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 1:00-2:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 4:00-5:30 pm, Thursday, Nov. 5th from 10:30 am-12:00 pm
💳 Cost $65 per person, Class Limit 18
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Celebrate the season by creating a stunning Christmas Tree Cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! In this class, you’ll learn to assemble, and decorate a festive tree-shaped cake complete with red velvet cake, buttercream frosting, holiday decorations, and creative finishing touches. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, you’ll gain valuable decorating skills while making a centerpiece-worthy holiday dessert. You will take home your cake, a set of cutters, and three decorating tips.

Almond Spritz Cookies with Holiday Bark

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 12-1:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6:00-7:30 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 9:00-10:30 am
💳 Cost $60 per person, Class Limit 18
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Celebrate the season with two festive favorites in one delicious class! Learn how to make classic Almond Spritz Cookies, known for their buttery texture and delicate shapes, along with colorful Holiday Bark that’s perfect for gifting and sharing. You’ll discover techniques for creating beautiful spritz cookies, and making a sweet, festive bark loaded with seasonal toppings. You will take home 2 dozen cookies, an 11×3 inch pan of bark, and a cookie press. Contains: Almond Extract.

Gingerbread House

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6:30-8:00 pm
💳 Cost $55 per person, Class Limit 20
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Step into the magic of the holiday season and bring your creativity to life with our Gingerbread House Decorating Class! In this fun and festive workshop, you’ll decorate your own pre-assembled gingerbread house using a variety of colorful candies, icing, and holiday decorations. Whether you’re creating a winter wonderland, a traditional holiday cottage, or a whimsical candy creation, the possibilities are endless.

Holiday Hosting 101: Build Your Own Charcuterie Board

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 3:00-4:30 pm or Thursday, Nov. 5th from 2:00-3:30 pm
💳 Cost $60 per person, Class Limit 14
📍 Lower Level of Zehnder’s Restaurant

Join Chef Lance Buchinger, Chef de Cuisine & Certified Sous Chef (CSC) for a festive afternoon of holiday entertaining, wine, and great food. Learn how to create an impressive holiday charcuterie board that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Chef Lance will share professional tips for selecting and pairing meats and cheeses, creating balanced flavor combinations, arranging your board, and choosing the perfect seasonal accompaniments and garnishes.

You’ll build your own beautiful, abundant charcuterie board while learning simple food and wine pairing techniques and discovering how different wines complement the flavors and textures of your selections. Enjoy guided wine pairings throughout the afternoon, along with a delicious holiday small bite featuring bacon-wrapped, goat cheese-stuffed dates with toasted pecans and maple balsamic glaze.

Chef Lance will teach you how to select the perfect meats and cheeses, pair food and wine, incorporate seasonal holiday accompaniments, create professional presentations, and build a beautiful, abundant board. You’ll also learn easy techniques for stress-free holiday entertaining that you can use for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your next holiday gathering.

Your experience includes hands-on charcuterie board building, holiday-inspired meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments, guided wine pairings, a delicious holiday small bite, and professional instruction and entertaining tips from Chef Lance.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, a holiday gathering, or simply looking to elevate your entertaining skills, Holiday Hosting 101 will give you the confidence and techniques to host like a chef.

Reservations required. Book online below or call (989) 652-0450 to book or for more information.