WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preacher’s Son
Celebrate summer’s bounty in the HKS Kitchen with Chef Neal Gray in this sweet corn–focused cooking class that transforms peak-season corn into a vibrant, multi-course menu. Your evening will begin with an appetizer of Crispy Fried Hush Puppies, golden and crunchy on the outside with a tender, corn-kissed center. Then you’ll move on to create Creamed Summer Sweet Corn served with delicate Cod baked in Tamale Husks for a fragrant, savory main. And you’ll prepare a bold and tangy side – Mexican Street Corn with Crema, Spices, Cotija, and Lime – a classic street food favorite. For a sweet finish, you’ll create a playful Cereal Milk Panna Cotta topped with Corn Flake Crunch, blending nostalgic breakfast flavors with a silky, modern dessert. This class highlights corn in both traditional and unexpected ways, delivering a fun, seasonal cooking experience from start to finish. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.
*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.
