Pickwick & Cherry

British Isles Date Night Cooking Experience
2024-10-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Take a culinary trip to the British Isles with this sumptuous dinner. We’ll be feasting on Beef Wellington (an indulgent beef tenderloin wrapped puff pastry with mushroom pate), honey-glazed roasted carrots, champ mashed potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise, and a whiskey-laced sticky toffee pudding for dessert. A feast for the ages! Each ticket admits ONE PAIR OF 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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 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.

Croissants, Puff Pastry, and Beyond Baking Class
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Learn about making amazing pastries using butter-laminated doughs. We’ll make sweet and savory pastries by making and using croissant dough, puff pastry, and brioche feuilletée. You’ll go home with an armload of tasty pastries and a whole new appreciation for what goes into the flaky treats you love.
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.

Piemaking Baking Class
2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
We’ll be making some of our favorite pies, including Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie, Askinosie Chocolate Turtle Pie and S’Mores Pie, and Apple-Thyme pie. Learn all about good crust-making technique, about working with chocolate, and lots of other tips and tricks to make pie-making easy as, well, pie.
You’ll go home with three mini pies (which can be frozen to enjoy later), as well as recipes and great information from this fun, hands-on class.

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.

Bountiful Harvest Date Night Cooking Experience
2024-11-02 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Join us in celebrating the bountiful produce of fall! We’ll work together to prepare a glorious feast of tomato & cheese tarts, savory pumpkin souffle, farro salad with roasted cauliflower, corn & figs, leek & turnip gratin, and for dessert, poached pear & frangipane tarts. It doesn’t get any better than this!
Each ticket admits TWO PEOPLE.

Young Bakers' Camp - Thanksgiving Edition
2024-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

November 4 (Monday)
9AM-3PM
Ages 10-16
Lunch is provided
Cost: $85
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

School’s Out Youth Baking Day

Best Baking Day EVER – Thanksgiving EDITION
SPS is out on November 4th (for the election), so we’re opening our doors for a very special day-long baking class for kids ages 10-16! We’ll be making a variety of fun fall baked goods like maple granola bread, pumpkin rolls and Thanksgiving cookies that participants will get to take home to share (or not). Sign up quickly, because space is limited!
Tickets go on sale September 14 at 9am.
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist in case of cancellations!

Young Bakers' Camp - Thanksgiving Edition
2024-11-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

November 5 (Tuesday)
9AM-3PM
Ages 10-16
Lunch is provided
Cost: $85
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

School’s Out Youth Baking Day

Best Baking Day EVER – Thanksgiving EDITION
SPS is out on November 5th (for the election), so we’re opening our doors for a very special day-long baking class for kids ages 10-16! We’ll be making a variety of fun fall baked goods like maple granola bread, pumpkin rolls and Thanksgiving cookies that participants will get to take home to share (or not). Sign up quickly, because space is limited!
Tickets go on sale September 14 at 9am.
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist in case of cancellations!

Italian Date Night Cooking Experience
2024-11-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Our most popular Italian menu! You’ll join us in cooking up tangy shrimp scampi, making mushroom ravioli from scratch and dousing it in marsala cream sauce, creating an authentic Caesar salad, and finishing the meal with a chocolate-hazelnut (think Nutella) torte. Buon appetito!
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.

Scandinavian Date Night Cooking Experience
2024-11-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-16 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Embrace the Danish spirit of “hygge” and join us to make delicious Scandinavian food on a cold winter night. We’ll be making Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry and mashed potatoes, House-Cured Gravlax on Scandinavian Seed Bread, quick pickles, and spherical Aebleskiver Danish pancakes for dessert. Learn to cure salmon and lots more! After you prepare the feast, you’ll dine by candlelight while we do the dishes. It’s sure to be a date to remember! Each ticket admits ONE COUPLE.
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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 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.

January-March 2025 Event Tickets On Sale!
2024-11-30
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, our tickets for our baking classes, date night cooking experiences, culinary workshops and tastings will be available for sale as of 8am on November 30, online only! Tickets to our events make wonderful gifts, or purchase one of our Gift Certificates through the website. So set your clock, mark your calendar, and make a plan!

Holiday Cookie Decorating
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:45, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:45, 2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:45, 2024-12-14 18:30 - 21:15, 2024-12-16 18:30 - 20:45 UTC
Get in the spirit of the season by making beautiful hand-iced Christmas cookies! We’ll roll out and bake sugar cookies, learn about working with royal icing, and let our creativity run wild as we decorate Christmas trees, candy canes, ornaments, stockings, snowflakes, and more!
Once the icing is dry (the next day), you’ll be able to take home your cookies, and they’ll keep till Christmas (unless you eat them first)! This is a great class to take with friends!

This class always sells out early, so if you see tickets, buy them!

If you’d like to consume a festive adult beverage, BYOB!

Christmas Cookies of the World Baking Class
2024-12-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-05 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:45, 2024-12-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-18 18:30 - 21:30 UTC
Whether you want to explore the Christmas cookies of the world or win your next cookie swap, we’re baking some of our favorite Christmas cookies from all around the world. We’re hitting every continent in our quest, with Christmas cookies from Germany, Serbia, the Middle East, South Africa, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, the US and more! It may be a small world, but it has a lot of cookies in it, and darned if we aren’t going to try as many of them as we can!

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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.

An Exceptionally Festive Christmas Feast
2024-12-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Imagine — your favorite group of up to 12 people gathering together to prepare a scrumptious holiday feast (under the guidance of our talented instructors), then sitting down to share it together! That’s what we’re offering this holiday season — the opportunity to book one of our fabulous hands-on Cooking Experience dinners for your friends, family, co-workers, or whoever else you’d like to invite.
The menu for our private holiday parties is usually boneless prime rib roast, duck fat potatoes, brussels sprouts gatton, spinach, pear & cranberry salad and a festive seasonal dessert, but it’s your party, so please let us know if you’d like to make any alterations and we will work with you to create a menu that everyone will love.
The price listed below is for the whole party. If you wish to make menu substitutions, there may be an additonal charge. All of our events are BYOB.
Want to book a private party for a time other than the ones available here? Contact us!

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FESTIVE PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTY

You GET

A FUN, HANDS-ON HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR UP TO 12 PEOPLE
DELICIOUSLY FESTIVE FOOD
FUNNY AND CHARMING HOST-INSTRUCTORS
A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!

Holiday Cookie Decorating
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:45 UTC
Get in the spirit of the season by making beautiful hand-iced Christmas cookies! We’ll roll out and bake sugar cookies, learn about working with royal icing, and let our creativity run wild as we decorate Christmas trees, candy canes, ornaments, stockings, snowflakes, and more!
Once the icing is dry (the next day), you’ll be able to take home your cookies, and they’ll keep till Christmas (unless you eat them first)! This is a great class to take with friends!

This class always sells out early, so if you see tickets, buy them!

If you’d like to consume a festive adult beverage, BYOB!

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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.

Italian Date Night II Cooking Experience - NEW
2025-01-03 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Our newest Italian-inspired menu! Join us in preparing and devouring a marvelous feast starring black garlic & short rib agnolotti, stuffed artichokes, white bean gratin, antipasto salad, and handmade cannoli. One of our new favorites! Buon appetito!
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 viral 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.
