Culinary U 2019

The most complete culinary experience in Puerto Rico, the seventh edition of Culinary U at El San Juan Hotel

Culinary U is a unique cooking class event, where you can learn and taste culinary creations from the best chefs in the courtyard along with wine pairings, craft beers and spirits.

This year the Culinary U will be held at the El San Juan Hotel from October 4-6 with the main event happening on October 5. As in previous years each class includes a wine pairing of the official sommelier of the Culinary U Maytte Rivera (Plaza Cellars) and some of these classes will be referred to as “hands on”!

Culinary U Weekend Schedule:

October 4 – Meet the Farmers (2:00 pm):
Celebrate the local agricultural industry in this event where farmers will meet the Chefs of Culinary U and can present their products made in Puerto Rico.

October 4 – Fire Pit Dinner (7:00 pm):
Exclusive dinner of Culinary U 2019 with CU Chefs cooking at the stove!

October 5 Culinary U Main Event (1:00 pm-11:00pm):
Choose your 6 favorite classes and graduate from Culinary U. Classes begin at 1pm.

October 6 (11:00 am-3:00pm):
Special Edition of “Culinary U Brunch” in Aquarelle on the Beach.

October 6 (12:00 am-2:00pm):
Special Edition of Culinary U Brunch Classes, presented by Mrs. Potts & Tía

This year’s themes include::

ITALIAN CUISINE – Alessandro Brandi
FRESH PASTA – Juan Peña (NEW)
POKE HERE AND THERE – Efraín Cruz (Hands on)
MARRIAGE OF FRENCH & PR FLAVOURS – David Chaymol
PLANT BASE MEALS – Raul Correa
CARIBBEAN FISH COOKING – Juan Camacho (NEW *)
GRILL MASTERS – Rene Marichal
TAQUITOS- Ariel Rodriguez (NEW)
FARM TO TABLE- Xavier Pacheco & Efrén Robles(NEW *)
HERBS & SPICES – Jeremie Cruz
INDIAN CUISINE- Augusto Schreiner (NEW *)
COASTAL CUISINE -Donna Wynter (Executive Chef, El San Juan Hotel) (NEW*)>/li?
ARROCES & SOFRITO – Juliana Gonzalez (NEW *)
MODERN BBQ & SMOKED MEATS- Chris Hill (www.chrishillonline.com)- Chef, Writer, Speaker- SPECIAL GUEST- NEW*
FRESH MOZZARELLA (HANDS ON) – Chef Matthew Adler- SPECIAL GUEST
“SOUS VIDE” -Carlos Portela (NEW *)
COOKING FISH – Juan José Cuevas
PASTRY – Nasha Fondeur
CEVICHE CLASS Roberto Treviño – *Hands on (NEW*)
BRUNCH CLASS – Chef Kathryn – Mrs. Potts (NEW*)
BRUNCH CLASS -Tía (NEW*}

Tastings:

Wine Lab: Basics of Food & Wine Pairing (Maytte Rivera, Sommelier Plaza Cellars)
Single Malt Whisky Tasting: Taste Aberfeldy 12yrs & 21yrs + Make Your Own Cocktail
Bombay Sapphire Master Class