The Finest in Culinary Training

Then we have the classes for you!  Are you interested in expanding your culinary horizons? Do you have a passion for fine food? Do you enjoy experimenting but need guidance from a true professional?

Classic Cooking has the answer to all your questions with Chef/Owner Pascal Dionot. Trained in France, Germany and Spain before arriving in the United States, Chef Dionot has an education and background that is among the finest. His passion for fine food and the best in culinary training served him well throughout Europe and in this country. For some time he was Executive Chef at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC, a venue for the wealthy and powerful. He then joined the faculty of L’Academie de Cuisine in Maryland and taught there for 18 years. Chef Dionot went on to open, as a partner, Restaurant 2941 in Northern Virginia and it subsequently acquired great acclaim by all who dined there. Two years ago, Chef Dionot relocated to Scottsdale and, thus, began his planning for a culinary school.

Chef Dionot’s love of teaching is reflected in his enthusiasm to impart his vast knowledge to those who are eager to learn from one of the best. If you cannot find the time or do not have the resources to attend a full-time culinary program, this is the golden opportunity for you to achieve a higher level of proficiency in the kitchen. Your standard of culinary proficiency and love of fine food will be life-changing.