Cook Well. Eat Well. Live Well.
The Samford Wellness Kitchen offers classes to the Birmingham community. Run by Samford’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Public Health, participants will learn from registered dietitians and chefs, garnering skills and knowledge that will help them prepare healthy and delicious meals.
All classes take place in the College of Health Science’s Food Production Labs, which were formerly the Southern Living Test Kitchens. A participant notebook with all recipes and nutrition information is provided for reference.
If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available. You can also reach us by email.
The mission of Samford Wellness Kitchen is to offer hands-on culinary nutrition classes, with a focus on ‘Food is Medicine’, for community members (adults/teens), Samford students and employees.
Scholarships are available to provide financial assistance for individuals who are unable to cover the full cost of community cooking classes.
Community Cooking Classes
Participants will receive training in basic culinary techniques, learn about key nutrients and enjoy sharing a meal together at the end of class. Classes are open to adults 17+ in the greater Birmingham community and limited to 16 participants.
Fall cooking classes are back Sept. 10! Join Chef Rob McGibboney at the Samford Wellness Kitchen for a hands-on whole-fish fabrication class featuring red snapper and seasonal succotash.
Join Chef Rob McGibboney for a hands-on evening at the Samford Wellness Kitchen. Learn the art of fresh pasta-making and enjoy a delicious meal and dessert.
Roll into sushi-making with the Samford Wellness Kitchen! Learn the art of hand-rolled sushi and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience with Chef Rob McGibboney.
Celebrate the flavors of fall with the Samford Wellness Kitchen! Learn to create a Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring Greek Stuffed Spaghetti Squash and decadent Pumpkin Chocolate Bars (gluten free), highlighting the season's freshest ingredients.
Join the Samford Wellness Kitchen as we discuss metabolic health and how you can apply the principles of the Mediterranean Diet to traditional, budget-friendly Southern recipes.
Join the Samford Wellness Kitchen for a special Samford Family Weekend cooking class designed for students and parents to create together. Learn to build stunning savory and sweet charcuterie-style boards featuring colorful, nutrient-dense ingredients that are as nourishing as they are beautiful.
Instructors and Educators
