Nutrition Classes + Events

Cooking Class - Tiger Food Lab

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, our cooking classes offer a delightful experience for everyone! Open to all students, faculty, staff and guests, our hands-on sessions are designed to be both enjoyable and educational.

Classes take place in the Tiger Food Lab teaching kitchen, located inside the Student Wellness Center.

Why Attend?

Discover new recipes to impress your family and friends.
Unleash your creativity in the kitchen.
Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking experience.
Enjoy delicious, soul-warming food.
Enjoy time with friends, or meet new ones!

Spring 2025 Cooking Classes

This spring, our cooking classes focus on foods that benefit your brain, gut and overall well-being. Join us as we explore new techniques, savor diverse ingredients and experience the joy of cooking and dining together.

Lunch Classes

Select Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Feb. 7: Harvest Grain Bowls
Feb. 21: Fish
Feb. 28: Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
March 21: Bahn Mi Sandwiches
April 4: Smoothie Bowls with Homemade Granola
April 11: Hawaiian Poke Bowls

Family Dinner Classes

Select Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. (Children age 8+ welcome with accompanying adult.)

Feb. 13: Fish
April 17: Hawaiian Poke Bowls

We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations after class registration closes.

For more information:
Melissa Petersen, MS
Assistant Director, Nutrition Programming & Operations
mptersen@memphis.edu