Talks and workshops

Food as a way into history, culture, and ideas

Each session is a talk or presentation built around your group, its age range, and what you want them to walk away with. Your group listens, looks, and talks it through, with plenty of time for questions.

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Mounds of colorful spices and dried flowers at a market

Who these are for

Schools and colleges

Guest lectures and class sessions that connect food to the subjects students are already studying.

HistoryLiteratureSociologyEconomics

Homeschool co-ops and youth groups

Story-driven sessions sized for younger learners, with plenty of room for questions.

Ages 7–12World historyGeography

Adult and community groups

Masterclasses and talks for libraries, faith communities, clubs, and community centers.

MasterclassesFaith and historyFlavor principles

Planning a private party or a team event? See chocolate tastings.

From the course catalog

Talks and workshops The Flavor School has presented. Use them as a starting point: each one can be adapted, combined, or rebuilt for your group.

Apples and Witchcraft

Presented to
College guest lecture
Connects to
US and world history, literature, gastronomy, culinary arts, sociology, and economics

World History in Spices

Presented to
Homeschool co-op, ages 7–12
Connects to
World history, trade, and exploration

Flavors of the Old Testament

Presented to
Adult masterclass
Connects to
History, faith, and the foods of daily life

Cooking Without a Recipe

Presented to
Community group class
Connects to
Flavor principles for confident everyday cooking

Chocolate: More Important Than You Think

Presented to
Adults and community groups
Connects to
Cacao and chocolate gastronomy, from bean to bar

How booking a talk works

  1. 1

    Tell us about your group

    Share who's coming, what interests you, and the dates you have in mind.

  2. 2

    Get a proposal

    You'll hear back within 2–3 business days to discuss your vision and present some options.

  3. 3

    Confirm the date

    Once the details look right, we lock in the date and start tailoring the experience to your group or event.

Request a quote

For talks and workshops, specialty tasting menus, and for chocolate tastings with 9 or more guests. A few details are all we need to start, and there's no commitment until you confirm a date.

Prefer email? Write to hello@theflavorschool.com.

A workshop from the catalog, a subject you're studying, or an idea of your own.

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