Cook Well. Eat Well. Live Well.
The Samford Wellness Kitchen offers classes to the Birmingham community. Run by Samford’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Public Health, participants will learn from registered dietitians and chefs, garnering skills and knowledge that will help them prepare healthy and delicious meals.
All classes take place in the College of Health Science’s Food Production Labs, which were formerly the Southern Living Test Kitchens. A participant notebook with all recipes and nutrition information is provided for reference.
If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available. You can also reach us by email.
The mission of Samford Wellness Kitchen is to offer hands-on culinary nutrition classes, with a focus on ‘Food is Medicine’, for community members (adults/teens), Samford students and employees.
Community Cooking Classes
Participants will receive training in basic culinary techniques, learn about key nutrients and enjoy sharing a meal together at the end of class. Classes are open to adults 17+ in the greater Birmingham community and limited to 16 participants.
Join us for a hands-on culinary class where you'll learn dumpling making with beef and vegetable dumplings, steamed bok choy and homemade chili crisp. Open to adults 17+.
Join us for a hands-on culinary class where you'll learn practical cooking techniques to support blood sugar control while preparing a farro berry salad with seasoned chicken, fresh berries, greens, goat cheese and homemade vinaigrette. Open to adults 17+.
Join us for a hands-on culinary class focused on cooking for gut health. Instructor Katie Ghossein will guide participants through practical techniques for preparing balanced meals that support digestive health and overall wellness. Open to adults 17+.
The Samford Wellness Kitchen Teen Cooking Camp returns this summer for teens ages 11–16. Participants will cook with registered dietitian nutritionists and learn how to prepare healthy, great-tasting meals and snacks in a fun, hands-on setting.
The Samford Wellness Kitchen Teen Cooking Camp returns this summer for teens ages 11–16. Participants will cook with registered dietitian nutritionists and learn how to prepare healthy, great-tasting meals and snacks in a fun, hands-on setting.
Instructors and Educators
