WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM

with Abbey Cochran of Onyx Coffee Lab

Take a culinary trip to the corner store by way of the HKS Kitchen with this fun, flavor-packed cooking class led by Chef Abbey Cochran and inspired by elevated street-style bodega favorites. Your evening will begin with Chef’s tantalizing appetizer – Salt and Pepper House Chips with Black Garlic Aioli and Balsamic Reduction. Then you’ll tackle the main course – building irresistible Kimchi Chopped Cheese Hoagies that combine the classic deli sandwich with bold Korean-inspired flavors. And, you'll whip up a savory-sweet Gochujang Burger Sauce perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and dipping. For dessert, you’ll indulge your sweet tooth by making nostalgic Rice Crispy Treats to pair with Chef’s homemade Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Ice Cream to build Ice Cream Sandwiches that deliver the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, salty, and sweet. This class is all about creative comfort food, big flavors, and transforming humble bodega classics into unforgettable homemade dishes. Recipes will be included. 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:

Abbey Cochran is a food enthusiast who is a Missouri native with Carolina roots. College took her to North Carolina where she studied Restaurant, Food & Beverage Management. Upon falling in love with Charlotte, she resided in the area for nearly a decade while immersing herself in the hospitality and food & beverage industries. While culinary courses were helpful during college, she really got inspired and passionate when she worked as a spice merchant. Abbey has always had a love for food and how it brings people together, as food is a universal language that everyone understands. She takes that mindset into her current role at Onyx Coffee Lab, where she works as a specialty coffee roaster.