Pickwick & Cherry

Dinner on the Orient Express Date Night Cooking Experience
2024-09-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-19 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Inspired by the historical train route of the Orient Express, we’re taking a culinary journey from Paris to Istanbul, sampling a variety of dishes from the cities along the route. We’ll start with a selection of French cheeses, then try our hand at an Alsacian bacon-onion tart, and feast on weisswurst, Viennese asparagus, chicken paprikesh, and garlic mushrooms with cheesy polenta. Finally, we’ll celebrate our culinary arrival in Istanbul with delicious baklava!
Each ticket admits TWO PEOPLE.

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that viral transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated health precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.
We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

Dinner on the Orient Express Date Night Cooking Experience
2025-07-24 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Step aboard the world’s most legendary train for an unforgettable culinary journey! In this immersive, hands-on date night cooking class, you and your partner will travel by plate through the grand cities of Europe, inspired by the route of the iconic Orient Express.
You’ll prepare a decadent menu featuring French cheeses, a warm bacon-onion tarte from Alsace, and German weisswurst poached in wine. From Vienna, enjoy a delicate asparagus salad, then continue east with Hungarian chicken paprikash and garlicky mushrooms over creamy polenta. For dessert, we’ll end with crisp, sweet, nut-filled baklava—a perfect finish to a luxurious cross-continental feast.
Seats are limited—reserve your passage today!

BYOB — We suggest a crisp Alsatian Pinot Blanc, a spicy Grüner Veltliner, a medium-bodied Beaujolais, a rich Hungarian Furmint, or a sweet Tokaji Aszú to sip with the baklava.
Each ticket admits TWO PEOPLE
Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!
Have more questions? Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Dinner on the Orient Express Date Night Cooking Experience
2025-09-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2025-09-13 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2026-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2026-03-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
About This Transcontinental Cooking Class
Step aboard for an unforgettable culinary journey inspired by the legendary luxury train that once carried travelers from Paris to Istanbul in opulent style (and was, of course, the setting for one of Hercule Poirot’s greatest triumphs!). Imagine the romance of the rails, the glittering dining cars, and the rich blend of cultures that unfolded with every passing stop along the way.
In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore the flavors, traditions, and stories of the cities and regions along the route—from French countryside classics to Central European comforts and the sweet delights of the Eastern Mediterranean. You won’t just cook; you’ll be transported.
Together, we’ll prepare and enjoy a generous, elegant meal:• PARIS: French cheese & charcuterie• STRASBOURG: Onion bacon tart flambée (Flammekuchen)• MUNICH: Weisswurst with sweet mustard• VIENNA: Imperial asparagus salad• BUDAPEST: Chicken paprikash• BUCHAREST: Cheesy polenta with mushrooms• ISTANBUL: Walnut baklava
This is a full dinner experience, taught in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for couples, friends, food lovers, or anyone who dreams of traveling with their tastebuds. You’ll leave with new cooking skills, a happy heart, and a very full belly.
…Hopefully no one gets stabbed.
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Just bring your appetite, your curiosity, and your sense of adventure!

BYOB

We suggest a Pinot Blanc, an Austrian Grüner Veltliner or German Riesling (Dry), a Hungarian Bikavér (Egri Bikavér / “Bull’s Blood”), or a Turkish Öküzgözü or Kalecik Karası (or a floral Muscat if you prefer sweet). If you really want to channel your inner Poirot, there’s always sirop de cassis!

ADMIT TWO

Each ticket admits two people! You don’t have to bring a romantic partner; friends, gal pals, adult kids, parents, anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with is great!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Dinner on the Orient Express Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-09-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
About This Transcontinental Cooking Class
Step aboard for an unforgettable culinary journey inspired by the legendary luxury train that once carried travelers from Paris to Istanbul in opulent style (and was, of course, the setting for one of Hercule Poirot’s greatest triumphs!). Imagine the romance of the rails, the glittering dining cars, and the rich blend of cultures that unfolded with every passing stop along the way.
In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore the flavors, traditions, and stories of the cities and regions along the route—from French countryside classics to Central European comforts and the sweet delights of the Eastern Mediterranean. You won’t just cook; you’ll be transported.
Together, we’ll prepare and enjoy a generous, elegant meal:• PARIS: French cheese & charcuterie• STRASBOURG: Onion bacon tart flambée (Flammekuchen)• MUNICH: Weisswurst with sweet mustard• VIENNA: Imperial asparagus salad• BUDAPEST: Chicken paprikash• BUCHAREST: Cheesy polenta with mushrooms• ISTANBUL: Walnut baklava
This is a full dinner experience, taught in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for couples, friends, food lovers, or anyone who dreams of traveling with their tastebuds. You’ll leave with new cooking skills, a happy heart, and a very full belly.
…Hopefully no one gets stabbed.
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Just bring your appetite, your curiosity, and your sense of adventure!

BYOB

We suggest a Pinot Blanc, an Austrian Grüner Veltliner or German Riesling (Dry), a Hungarian Bikavér (Egri Bikavér / “Bull’s Blood”), or a Turkish Öküzgözü or Kalecik Karası (or a floral Muscat if you prefer sweet). If you really want to channel your inner Poirot, there’s always sirop de cassis!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!
