Tasty Fall Food and Drink Workshops in Pittsburgh

Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” And since I know that’s you, I’ve got some workshops and classes to get you learning, cooking, and best of all, eating your way through Pittsburgh’s fall season.

Growing Figs

Learn about this juicy fruit’s origin and how to grow fig trees in your backyard with Grow Pittsburgh in Wilkinsburg.

🗓️ Oct. 2

💰 $10

Fermenting Food Waste

Turn waste from your garden and kitchen into delicious beverages and vinegar with Community Cultures in Garfield.

🗓️ Oct. 8

💰 Donation

Make the Menu

Craft three unique cocktails from The PA Market’s autumn line-up. Must be 21 or over.

🗓️ Oct. 12

💰 $45

Applesauce Workshop

Learn how to preserve apples by making homemade applesauce with Grow Pittsburgh at Braddock Farms.

🗓️ Oct. 14

💰 $5

Cooking with Beer

Use beer for a chicken satay marinade, make a dipping sauce, and more with the chefs from Third Space Bakery.

🗓️ Oct. 19

💰 $75+

Vegetable Ragu

Cook up a charred vegetable ragu with roasted honey sweet potatoes with Chef Rachel Homan at Phipps Conservatory.

🗓️ Oct. 24

💰 $75+

Pierogi and Pasta Classes

Make basic egg pasta dough in four different shapes, and learn best practices for storing and caring for fresh pasta at Forma Pasta.

🗓️ Wednesdays and Thursdays in October

💰 $75

Chantal’s Cheese Shop

Discover, taste, and learn about artisanal cheeses. Insider’s tip: These classes tend to sell out quickly!

🗓️ October and November

💰 $60+

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Learn how to make a Shepherd’s Pie with a vegetarian spin from Vasudha Viswanath, author of “The Vegetarian Reset.”

🗓️ Nov. 14

💰 $25+

Indian Cuisine from Scratch

Chef Jayashree Iyengar of Popping Mustard Seeds will show you how to cook vegetarian-friendly dishes, including the cultural significance of every ingredient.

🗓️ Nov. 15

💰 $75+