Culinary Programs

The Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and CHEF Teaching Kitchen offers a garden-to-table experience that deepen the connections between gardening, plant-based cooking, and cuisines from around the world. Culinary programming includes experiences featuring the Garden’s in-house culinary team, local guest chefs and horticulturists, cookbook authors, breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

Culinary programming is also available for children and their families using the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) curriculum which teaches basic nutrition and practical cooking skills. The program motivates participants to adopt and sustain healthier eating habits by learning to cook well, eat well and live well.

Featured Recipes

Download recipes written by the Garden Culinary team using fresh produce grown in the Garden.

Upcoming Culinary Classes

Read the Botanical Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds and more.

Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo

Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator.  Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – […]
Jan 05
11:30 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo

Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator.  Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – […]
Jan 08
11:30 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

The Art of Dumplings

Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. We’re back with a fan favorite, dumplings! There’s no better time to make more morsels of meaty magic than a chilly January afternoon! This time around, we’re doing Pork and Chicken dumplings 2 ways, boiled with a spicy drizzle and in a miso soup, so come […]
Jan 17
12:00 pm1:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

The Art of Sushi

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. While sushi mastery may take decades, beginning your sushi journey only takes an afternoon! Join Chef Erik in the Carriage House to learn the basics of sushi with some garden additions. We’ll discuss basic sushi rolls and how each ingredient works together to create both delicate […]
Jan 24
12:30 pm2:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Mozzarella Mania

Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 – 8 p.m. This evening, the culinary team dives into one of life’s simplest pleasures, fresh mozzarella! We’ll be pulling mozzarella from fresh curds to pair with other simply wonderful ingredients. Enjoy a glass of wine and some bites while being equipped to make your own fresh MOOTZ! This class is recommended […]
Jan 29
6:00 pm8:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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