THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM

with Neal Gray, Executive Chef of The Preachers Son

Looking to bring a little romance into the kitchen? Chef Neal Gray will be taking over the HKS Kitchen with a playfully designed date night-themed cooking class, perfect for couples looking to cook, connect, and share something delicious. Grab a partner and kick the evening off with an irresistible appetizer of brown butter popcorn tossed with candied pecans and Reeses Piecessweet, salty, and made for snacking together. Then, learn to craft a classic French bistro favorite: frise aux lardonsa warm salad with crisp bacon, croutons, a silky poached egg, and sherry vinaigrette. For the main course, youll prepare a juicy double-cut pork chop served with glazed carrots and rich herb butter. And youll finish the night on a sweet note, building an ice cream sundae thats all about creating your perfect bite. Grab a date and get your tickets for this deliciously fun night out. Recipes included. Tickets are priced per person.

*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchased a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*

MEET THE CHEF:

With a culinary career encapsulating both fine dining and everyday cuisine, Chef Neal Grays passion for cooking first ignited while working at a restaurant during his high school and early college years in his hometown of Malvern, Arkansas.

His impressive career is built from experience at world-class restaurants including The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia, the highly prestigious French Laundry in California, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York. He has also worked at numerous notable New York City restaurants, including Simon & the Whale and the former Bar Sardine.

Chef Gray prefers showcasing seasonal ingredients in ways that are somewhat restrained and casual, allowing great food to shine without feeling manipulated or overworked. His commitment to honoring ingredients translates into a culinary style best described as casual, understated elegance.