Lake Geneva School of Cooking

Lake Geneva School of Cooking It's More Than A Meal, It's A Culinary Event!

Accompanied by owner and chef, John Bogan, students will learn professional cooking techniques in the school’s Wood-Mode, custom kitchen, which features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Emphasizing culinary essentials, Chef John provides an opportunity for cooking enthusiasts to experience hands-on preparation and dinner demonstrations, which allows them to develop their own creative cooking talents.

Classes will provide the essential training one needs to become a proficient cook without the cost or time commitment of a traditional culinary academy. In addition to daily classes, the school offers catering and corporate team building events, and hosts private parties including: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Weddings, Book Clubs & more!

🍷 Hundred Acre. One unforgettable night.Join us for a spectacular evening in our Sunday Vineyard Dinner Series featuring...
04/08/2026

🍷 Hundred Acre. One unforgettable night.

Join us for a spectacular evening in our Sunday Vineyard Dinner Series featuring the legendary wines of Hundred Acre — paired with an extraordinary multi-course menu from Chef John.

From Parmigiano popovers and morel mushrooms to crispy duck, braised short rib, rack of lamb stuffed with lobster, and a midnight truffle cake… each course is thoughtfully designed to complement some of Napa Valley’s most coveted bottles.

This is more than a dinner — it’s a rare opportunity to taste, learn, and experience these iconic wines in an intimate setting.

📅 Sunday, May 24th
⏰ 5pm
🍷 Hundred Acre Wine Dinner
📍 Lake Geneva School of Cooking

Seats are limited. This one will fill quickly.

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Almost back from Hawaii and already missing the sunsets… but not gonna lie—we’re fired up to trade mai tais for mise en ...
03/22/2026

Almost back from Hawaii and already missing the sunsets… but not gonna lie—we’re fired up to trade mai tais for mise en place. 🌺🔥🍽️

Spring break was sweet, but the kitchen is calling… and we’re ready to bring the heat.

02/28/2026

Snow falling outside. ❄️
Seasoning flying inside. 🧂

Feels right that our last class before spring break ends with a little dramatic sprinkle.

Thanks for cooking through the cold with us.
We’ll see you soon— refreshed, recharged, and ready to turn up the heat again. 🔥





02/25/2026

That’s the way — uh huh uh huh — we plate it.

Big flavors.
Zero apologies.

If you know, you know. 🍽️🔥





02/09/2026

🏈 Super Bowl Tailgate, Italian Style! 🥖🔥

We brought the heat before the kickoff—with handmade Italian sausage, a legendary Bloody Mary bar, and a kitchen full of tailgating energy.

There was laughter, there were fierce sausage-making skills, and yes… we may have eaten our weight in Bloody Mary bar toppings. 🍅🌶🥓

02/03/2026

Hello, February 💘

The month of love, laughter, decadent bites, and moments that feel a little extra special.

From heart-shaped details and chocolate dreams to friendly faces and chefs cooking with feeling—this is what falling in love looks like at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking. 🥰

Some places cook food.
We cook connection. ✨🍷


01/31/2026

Super Bowl, but make it Italian! 🇮🇹🏈

Join us Sunday, Feb. 8th for an epic day of hands-on homemade Italian sausage making, tailgate bites, wine + beer and Chef John’s signature culinary touchdown.

Class starts at 2PM → We cook, we eat, and we cheer on the big game together! Only 6 spots left—don’t fumble this.

📍 Lake Geneva School of Cooking
📅 Sunday, February 8th
🎟️ $125 per person
🍷 Sausage, sips, and the Super Bowl… need we say more?

Book now before this party sells out!

01/28/2026

Today’s special? A side of snow with your chocolate patè.❄️

We had the pleasure of hosting the incredible national and international snow sculpting teams for Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest ⛄️✨ An epic kickoff filled with great food, new friends, and all the frosty fun that makes this town so magical.

Thanks to the wonderful team for all that you do! ♥️

Here’s to food, community, and a whole lot of snow-carved creativity. Let the sculpting begin! 🎨🍴


01/22/2026

📺 We’re going LIVE on ABC7 Chicago! 🎉

Tune in TOMORROW — Thursday, Jan. 22nd during the second half of the 11am hour (around 11:40am) as Chef John joins Tracy Butler for a special segment of “Cooking Up a Storm”! ☔️🔥

He’ll be cooking up one of his most iconic dishes, sharing his love of food, and telling Chicagoland all about the magic of the Lake Geneva School of Cooking.

🎥 Follow along on Instagram + Facebook for behind-the-scenes footage as our executive team heads to the Windy City for this amazing opportunity!

You won’t want to miss it. 🍽✨

01/16/2026

🪩 We don’t just cook in this kitchen… we dance.
Kicking off the year with butter in our pans, wine in our glasses, and nothing but good vibes at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking. 💃🍷✨

Chef’s sister gave him a sign that says it best:
“We dance in this kitchen.” And we take that seriously.

New year, same rhythm: more food, more fun, and spontaneous dance breaks between the scallops and the soufflés.

Here’s to 2026—let’s make it sizzle. 🔥

01/09/2026

Ooh la la, it’s French Night at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking! 🇫🇷🍷

Cue the butter, baguettes, and a little Julia Child wisdom.

As Julia would say: “People who love to eat are always the best people.”

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301 Geneva National Avenue South, Lake Geneva, WI. .
Lake Geneva, WI
53147

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