SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Adriana Carner; showing at Walton Arts Center Dec. 15th - 20th
Must be 21+ to attend.
Step into the vibrant world of Cuban music, culture, and cuisine with a hands-on cooking class inspired by the soulful sounds and timeless spirit of Buena Vista Social Club. Join us as we bring the rhythm of Havana into the Honeycomb Kitchen with Chef Adriana Carner and prepare a delicious Cuban feast. Your evening will begin with a refreshing Very Merry Mojito and chef-made appetizer of crispy Ham Croquetas. For the main course, you’ll create a savory Picadillo Cubano along with a side of golden Tostones (fried green plantains) to enjoy with chef’s traditional Moros and Cristianos (black beans and rice). And you’ll make a silky Cuban Flan for dessert! Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.
GIVEAWAY: Buy your ticket to this class to celebrate the rich flavors, lively traditions, and warm hospitality of Cuba in the HKS Kitchen and be entered for a chance to win TWO TICKETS to the Walton Arts Center showing of Buena Vista Social Club on December 15th at 7 PM. This is the perfect way to create an unforgettable experience filled with music, connection, and a little sabor latino!
*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
Adriana Carner is a self-taught cook and baker who got her start in her family’s kitchen at just 10 years old. Inspired by generations of Mexican and Spanish grandmothers who lovingly crafted family recipes from scratch, Adriana developed a passion for creating dishes that bring people together. Her cooking is influenced by her travels, culture, and favorite local restaurants, blending tradition with creativity.
Born in Mexico City and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Adriana is especially drawn to recipes that fuse Mexican flavors with cuisines such as Italian, Japanese, and French. Her culinary background includes experience as a prep cook in a Texas hospital, waitstaff roles at local restaurants, and work in a corporate kitchen environment.
Today, Adriana shares her love of food by hosting cooking classes and gatherings for friends and fellow food lovers. Whether she’s preparing an elaborate meal or teaching others in the kitchen, her philosophy remains the same: food should gather people, inspire connection, and spark joy. Outside the kitchen, Adriana enjoys designing and sewing her own clothing, biking around Northwest Arkansas, and traveling the world.
