MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preacher’s Son
Indulge in timeless flavors with Chef Neal Gray in the HKS Kitchen as you enjoy a hearty menu inspired by traditional steakhouse favorites. You’ll begin with a classic shrimp cocktail appetizer served with zesty cocktail sauce before learning to prepare a crisp and colorful wedge salad topped with the essentials – tomato, bacon, chopped egg, pickled red onion, and creamy blue cheese dressing. Chef will school you on different meat cuts and the best techniques for cooking meat to reach your preferred level of doneness. Then, you’ll put your newfound knowledge to use by searing your own New York Strip to perfection to enjoy it with luscious garlic butter, a side of pan-roasted Brussels sprouts and toasted almonds, and a special wine pairing. Be sure to save room for the pumpkin spice panna cotta with honey and orange dessert. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person. Must be 21+ to attend.
*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*
MEET THE CHEF:
With a culinary career encapsulating both fine dining and everyday cuisine, Chef Neal Gray’s passion for cooking first ignited while working at a restaurant during his high school and early college years in his hometown of Malvern, Arkansas.
His impressive career is built from experience at world-class restaurants including The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia, the highly prestigious French Laundry in California, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York. He has also worked at numerous notable New York City restaurants, including Simon & the Whale and the former Bar Sardine.
Chef Gray prefers showcasing seasonal ingredients in ways that are somewhat restrained and casual, allowing great food to shine without feeling manipulated or overworked. His commitment to honoring ingredients translates into a culinary style best described as casual, understated elegance.
