TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preacher’s Son
Step back in time with Chef Neal Gray in the HKS Kitchen for a cooking class that shows you how to bring the comfort and nostalgia of your favorite roadside eatery to your own dinner table. You’ll begin the evening with a timeless starter of creamy egg salad served with crisp saltines and tangy dill pickles. Then, you’ll toss up a crisp, classic Caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons and a bold parmesan and anchovy dressing before you take on the main course – chicken fried steak with a classic white gravy pairing. And you’ll end on a sweet note with key lime pie topped with a dollop of delicious elderflower whipped cream. This trip down memory lane is sure to be a tasty one, so get your tickets today! 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.
