MEET LIGHTHOUSE KITCHEN
Lighthouse Kitchen, is a culinary school based in Sedona, Arizona, that marries joy and refinement. Bring up to six guests for a relaxed afternoon of cooking and learning overlooking Sedona's beautiful Cockscomb Mountain, followed by an elegant, three-course, candlelit dinner to-remember featuring local food and wines.
Our mission is to expand our students culinary horizons with classes that emphasizes technique, creativity, and sustainability. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned home cook, or a professional looking to deepen their knowledge, we offer a wide range of classes that cater to all skill levels.
Our classes offer techniques from a variety of cuisines, including French, Mexican, Italian, and American. Everything is blended into a unique menu featuring Southwestern ingredients to create an unparalleled experience for all that walk through our doors. Join us at our charming little studio in West Sedona, and let us wine you, dine you, and take your culinary skills to the next level.
Interested in learning something specific? Trying to refine your pastry skills? Maybe you'd like to try your hand at sugar and chocolate sculpture? Sauce-work... butchery... vegan cooking... cocktails? Whatever your interest is, we've got you covered. We craft all of our menus according to our students needs and interests. Just fill out our online form and we'll create an unforgettable custom workshop for you and your guests.
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We offer the best cooking class in Sedona! (It is also the only cooking course in Sedona... but that's unrelated) Over the course of four hours, be prepared to receive brand new recipes that'll impress your friends, to learn Michelin star techniques that produce consistent results, and to try little known ingredients unique to the American Southwest. It is sure to be an evening you will never forget! Our rave reviews confirm it!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Your teacher, Chef Gregory Light is an award winning chef, bartender, and world traveler with over a decade of experience in the fine dining and hospitality industry.
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A top-of-his-class graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu Institute in Paris, he was the recipient of three distinguished degrees: one in cuisine, one in pastry, and one in culinary management.
Chef Light began his kitchen career working hand and hand with the best chefs in Italy at the 3-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana - former best restaurant in the World, ranked one of the top 5 restaurants of all time by World's 50 Best. This game-changing restaurant is featured on the very first episode of Netflix's "Chef's Table".
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His next move was to California, where he joined Chef Jonny Black during the opening of his flagship restaurant Chez Noir. With many long hours and much hard work, the team at Chez Noir earned its first Michelin star less than 10 months after opening. Esquire Magazine listed it among the best new restaurants of 2023 and the ball is still rolling with many accolades to come.
Always striving to learn, Chef Light's cooking journey includes many more steps along the way. Bolstered by his love of travel, he set out to train with chefs all over the world, in countries such as France, England, Mexico, Greece, and Sri Lanka. His cuisine is inspired by the flavors and stories all of these cultures, while remaining true to location and season.
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With the opening of Lighthouse Kitchen, Chef Light is embarking out on his own to combine his love of cooking with his passion for connecting with people and the world. Join him in Sedona for private or group cooking lessons, or check out his YouTube channel to follow his adventures and learn from the comfort of your home.
