SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM

with Chef Seth Barber

Get a head start on celebrating National Hobbit Day (Sept. 22) in the HKS Kitchen with Chef Seth Barber as he shares a cozy menu of Middle-earth-inspired cuisine featuring a feast worthy of a hobbit's table. Your evening will begin with a chef-made appetizer of Bilbo's Seed Cakes served with Garden Blend Whipped Cream Cheese and a refreshing glass of Rosie's Strawberry Cider. Then you’ll get to work preparing the main course, Barliman's Brown Ale Pork Medallions topped with Mushroom Ragout, and you’ll complete the meal with a side of Samwise's Oven-Roasted Mashed Po-tay-toes, perfectly paired with Gaffer Gamgee's Savory Garlic Confit. Throughout the class, you'll learn a variety of cooking techniques while making recipes inspired by the warmth, hospitality, and hearty flavors of Tolkien's beloved world, creating a memorable meal fit for any unexpected gathering. 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 CHEFS

Chef Seth's classes draw inspiration from NWA's diverse food culture. With an associate degree in culinary arts from Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food and degrees in agricultural sciences as well as liberal arts, he focuses on making cooking enjoyable and accessible.

Seth emphasizes the connection between what we cook and the community around us, cultivating a renewed appreciation for ingredients sourced close to home and the farmers who cultivate them. Join him to discover how to create delicious meals that taste good and encourage a stronger connection to the regional food community.

Beyond his passion for food, Seth is a devoted husband, sharing his life and love with his wife Emma.