Memphis Culinary School

THE RIVER INN CULINARY SCHOOL

The perfect gift - a culinary class at the celebrated CURRENTS gourmet restaurant.

Explore your culinary talents with one of our hands-on cooking classes at the luxurious RIVER INN of HARBOR TOWN, Memphis’s true boutique hotel. Executive Chef David Schrier shares his culinary knowledge on topics including cooking with herbs, seasonal vegetables, meats, soups and stocks. The retreat includes an overnight stay at the River Inn, wine reception, dinner, breakfast and a full morning of cooking presentation.


RETREAT DETAILS

The Sunday Schedule. The first day of the retreat is designed to introduce class attendees to each other and to the Team at the River Inn. Chef David Schrier and Sommelier David Dunlap host the wine and hors d’oeuvres reception on our roof Terrace (weather permitting) or at the charming River View room before an epicurean dinner is served at the celebrated Currents fine dining restaurant. After dinner Chef David Schrier and Sommelier David Dunlap will be available for questions and answers you might have.

The Monday Schedule. After a restful evening and a hearty breakfast students join Chef David Schrier in the Harbor Square Room for a full morning of culinary instruction. Chef David provides thorough instructions in all aspects of the topic covered. Innovative techniques, knife skills and seasoning methods are shared in every class. Restaurant General Manager/Maitre d’ Hotel , Attila Mesits will teach you techniques of table cooking ; from flambe’s to Caesar Salad. The Culinary School Package starts from $567 per couple or $412 single. Rates depend on accommodation type.

Call (901)260-3333 to reserve one of the limited spaces available for these popular classes.

Quotes by renowned Memphis food critic Fredric Koeppel “Under Chef David Schrier, the kitchen at Currents turns out impressive variations on classic French and American dishes that emphasize intense flavors with occasional exotic highlights” “Schrier and his staff work a level of high accomplishment. Currents is a fine restaurant that deserves a great deal of attention”.