WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preacher’s Son
Join Chef Neal Gray in the HKS Kitchen to transport your taste buds to Germany in this delicious, hands-on cooking class featuring hearty classics and comforting flavors. You’ll start the night with a warm Soft Pretzel with Spicy Mustard appetizer. Then you’ll learn to prepare two hearty dishes. First, you'll make traditional Beer Bratwurst Sausages with Sauerkraut, Bacon, Onions, and Dill and create a flavor-packed side of Roasted Beet Salad with Apples, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Horseradish. Then, you'll make golden, crispy Chicken Schnitzel served with tender Spaetzle, Butternut Squash, Almonds, and Brussels Sprouts. This menu brings together the rustic charm, rich traditions, and festive spirit of German cooking. Get a ticket to get a taste of what it’s all about. 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.
