Top Maine Cooking Classes

Our little rooftop patio is intimate, serene, and full of texture. Our tastings take place along a working waterfront, which is such an important part of Maine heritage and culture. You'll hear bustling sounds of the lobster boats and chatter from our local fisherman. Our views are also home to ospreys and eagles. Don't be surprised to catch a sighting! Virginia has spent 8 years writing about oyster farmers. She is certified in Gastronomic Tourism by Le Cordon Bleu Paris, serves as an Oyster Sommelier, and is a certified member of the prestigious Oyster Master Guild. She launched Lady Oyster, a culinary tour company, to help visitors and Mainers alike connect more deeply with Maine seafood.

Explore the brewed flavors of Maine! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the wide variety of beers and ciders being produced right here in our state. Participants will be introduced to six Maine-made ciders and beers from six different producers - and hear the stories behind the brewers that brought them to your glass. This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's beer/cider landscape and history. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Eel and seaweed and salmon, oh my! Take your tastebuds on a trip down Maine's coast and explore the aquatic ingredients and flavors that make Maine so special. Participants will be introduced to Maine's wild and farmed seafood industries and hear the stories of local farmers, fishermen and other producers - while sampling delicious products that represent them! This guided, 30-60 minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's seafood landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Producers across the state are harnessing the power of fermentation to create an amazing array of value-add products! In this class, participants will be introduced to a variety of Maine fermented products and hear the stories of the innovative producers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 45-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's fermented flavors and the history and culture behind them. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Maine has over 80 licensed cheesemakers, one of the largest amounts per capita of any US state! In this class, participants will be introduced to six different Maine creameries and hear the stories of the cheesemakers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 30-60 minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's cheese landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Explore the wines and meads of Maine! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the wide variety of wines made right here in our state - including those made with imported grapes, those made with cold-hardy grapes grown in Maine, and those made from ingredients that aren't grapes at all! Participants will be introduced to six Maine-made wines and meads from six different producers - and hear the stories behind the wineries that brought them to your glass. This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's wine landscape and history. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.