Events

Cooking School

Our Cooking School has been teaching home cooks everything from pizza making to the creation of elegant holiday buffets for almost 45 years. We have a reputation for intimate, informal classes on a wide range of topics taught by local chefs and other esteemed experts. It’s easy to register online.

Our winter/spring schedule is now open for registration.

Want a gift certificate for a Cooking School experience? They're available by clicking here . The fee for most classes range from $50 to $65.

Space is limited, and registrations are not held until payment is processed. If you have a Cooking School gift certificate, please enter the gift code after you add the class to your cart. If you are using an Orange Tree Imports gift card (plastic swipe card), please call us at 608-255-8211 to process your reservation. We regret that our kitchen is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible. We use director's chairs for our classes. Please leave us a note if you require a lower chair or chair without arms. Students must be 18 years or older.

Upcoming Events

First Friday on Monroe Street March 6, 5:00-7:00

On the first Friday of most months, we join some of our fellow Monroe Street businesses in staying open late and offering something special. Orange Tree Imports selects a non-profit to receive 20% of our sales from 5:00 to 7:00. For March we'll be donating to Bikes4Kids Wisconsin , a community making bicycling accessible, sustainable, equitable, and affordable for everyday transportation. Since their first bike giveaway event in 2017, they have distributed over 14,800 bicycles throughout Dane County and beyond! We'll also offer our popular Shop & Spin game - for every purchase over $10, you can spin the wheel and win a prize.

Egg Art Demonstation Saturday, March 28, 1:00-3:00

An Easter tradition at Orange Tree Imports - join us for a drop-by demonstation of the art of Ukrainian egg decorating with Pat Hall. This free event is held upstairs in our Cooking School area. We stock all the supplies you'll need to try this traditional craft at home!

Kitchen Knife Sharpening

We invite you to bring in your kitchen knives, any brand - no serrated blades, please - for Keith to sharpen. Just $5.00 each. (You can drop your knives off any time, and they will be ready in just a few days.)