Bama Dining's Crimson Kitchen Cooking classes offer UA students, faculty and the Tuscaloosa community a chance to brush up their cooking techniques or try something different in the kitchen that they might not have considered doing before.

ORDER OUR CRIMSON KITCHEN COOKBOOK

Cookbook

The 2025 Crimson Kitchen cookbook, comprised of recipes submitted by students, parents, and the UA Community is available for purchase. Order today and explore recipes from all across the University and the world!


Tapas Cooking Class

Tapas Cooking Class

Crimson Kitchen presents a hands-on Tapas Cooking Class where you'll learn to create bold, flavorful Spanish small plates. Come hungry and ready to cook-it's the perfect mix of culinary fun and delicious bites! With interactive cooking stations and opportunities to taste and take home what you create, this class invites food lovers of all skill levels to connect through flavor, creativity, and shared culinary traditions.

Whether you're looking to expand your cooking skills or simply enjoy a fun and flavorful evening, this class is designed to build your confidence in the kitchen and leave you with recipes you'll be proud to share.

What's Included:

  *   Step-by-step instruction from our expert chefs
  *   Tips for presentation and pairing
  *   A relaxed, interactive environment perfect for learning and connecting

Space is limited. Bring a friend and reserve your spot today. You won't want to miss this one.

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Location: Fresh Food Company, 500 Margaret Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Time: 6-9 pm
Price: $60 (Students pay $30 - must have a Crimson email address)


Holiday Cooking Class

Holiday Cooking Class

Crimson Kitchen presents a hands-on Holiday Cooking Class where you'll learn to craft festive dishes full of seasonal flavor and cheer. Come hungry and ready to cook-it's the perfect blend of culinary fun, cozy bites, and holiday spirit! With interactive cooking stations and opportunities to taste and take home your creations, this class welcomes food lovers of all skill levels to celebrate through flavor, creativity, and shared traditions.

Whether you're looking to expand your cooking skills or simply enjoy a fun and flavorful evening, this class is designed to build your confidence in the kitchen and leave you with recipes you'll be proud to share.

What's Included:

  *   Step-by-step instruction from our expert chefs
  *   Tips for presentation and pairing
  *   A relaxed, interactive environment perfect for learning and connecting

Space is limited. Bring a friend and reserve your spot today. You won't want to miss this one.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Location: Fresh Food Company, 500 Margaret Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Time: 6-9 pm
Price: $60  (Students pay $30 - must have a Crimson email address)


Learn with our Chefs

Lobster Bouillabaisse
Learn right along side our professional team of chefs at Bama Dining!  To ensure safety, participants must wear closed-toed rubber sole shoes, hair restraints and pants.  Learn new techniques and specialty dishes with us, like this Lobster Bouillabaisse!

Themed Classes

Crepes

The cooking classes are themed, allowing participants to try new and creative recipes every class.  Our last class of the semester was a French feast where we learned how to make some of its finest delicacies like Ratatouille, escargot, crepes, and more.