TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preacher’s Son
Celebrate the peak flavors of summer with Chef Neal Gray in the HKS Kitchen with a menu featuring beautifully prepared ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and simple ingredients. You’ll begin with a refreshing chilled Gazpacho Soup bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Next, you’ll learn to make Casarecce Pasta tossed in a Blistered Tomato Sauce finished with Savory Parmesan. Then, you’ll prepare a classic Pan Con Tomate with Serrano Ham plus an Heirloom Tomato Salad with Creamy Burrata and Sweet Peaches for a delightful balance of richness and brightness. Throughout the class, you’ll explore techniques for elevating seasonal produce and creating effortlessly elegant dishes that capture the spirit of warm-weather dining. 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.
