Beyond Hotdogs and Marshmallows: Outdoor Cooking Classes — Spring and Fall 2026

Spring Session
May 2
10:00am - 3:00pm

Fall Session
November 7
10:00am - 3:00pm

Location:
Sequim, WA

Instructor:
Katy Bowman

Step outside the kitchen to discover how satisfying—and surprisingly refined—outdoor cooking can be. This class goes far beyond campout staples, and focuses on making excellent food in outdoor settings using simple tools and technique.

Participants will learn to cook balanced, flavorful meals over open fire and coals, exploring cast iron cooking, baking, and elevated stick-roasting methods that turn a humble campfire into a gourmet workspace. We’ll cover fire management, heat control, timing, and food safety, along with practical tips for prep and cleanup in outdoor environments. 

Expect hands-on instruction, shared meals, and recipes you’ll actually want to cook again—whether you’re backpacking, camping, or enjoying a backyard fire. No prior outdoor cooking experience required, just curiosity and an appetite. We will be cooking both meat and vegetarian items, and can accommodate gluten and dairy free needs. Come hungry!

Each session will feature different fare inspired by the season.

What to Bring:

• your favorite kitchen knife

• cutting board

• plenty of water to drink
  

Tuition:
$175 for each session
$325 when registering for both Spring and Fall (save $25)

Ages:
13+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult)