Demonstration Kitchen

The Demonstration Kitchen is committed to promoting lifelong culinary and nutrition skills through cooking demonstrations and classes. These programs encourage and promote healthy eating with fresh, minimally processed ingredients while also building community among students, staff, and faculty. Located in the Well-Being Center, we strive to build strong nutrition habits and create a culture of health and wellness through food.

Participants are empowered to make balanced food choices, understand good nutrition practices, and learn cooking techniques. Demonstrations are taught by the UR registered dietitians, UR chefs and guest chefs from the Richmond area. Click here to watch a sweet potato demo!

Classes and Events

Cooking Basics are student cooking classes focusing on essential cooking techniques and how to make recipes using that technique. Each week highlights a new cooking skill and participants will receive a free piece of cooking equipment to start to build their kitchen tools. Students will have hands on cooking time and will leave receive a free meal!

Lunch and Learn cooking classes at the Demonstration Kitchen open to full time students, staff, and faculty. These classes have a nutrition focus and attendees receive a free meal.

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  • September 2025
    Date Event Time
    9/3

    Cooking Basics:
    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/5

    Cooking Basics:
    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    Register    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/10

    Cooking Basics: Dill Pickle Lover’s Class

    Register    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/12

    Cooking Basics: Dill Pickle Lover’s Class

    Register    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/17

    Cooking Basics: Chilli Lime Salmon

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/19

    Cooking Basics: Chilli Lime Salmon

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/24

    Cooking Basics: Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/26

    Cooking Basics: Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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    		 12-1 p.m.
  • October 2025
    Date Event Time
    10/1

    Cooking Basics: Gnocchi

    Featuring a sheet pan gnocci recipe that is quick and easy. We’ll also make a fresh salad to go on the side. 

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/3

    Cooking Basics: Gnocchi

    Featuring a sheet pan gnocci recipe that is quick and easy. We’ll also make a fresh salad to go on the side. 

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     12-1 p.m.
    10/8

    Cooking Basics: Cake Baking

    Today’s class will feature two easy to make cake recipes, a pumpkin olive oil cake and an espresso chocolate chip cake. Please note this week’s class will not be a meal, instead you will leave with slices of the cakes we make.

     6-7 p.m.
    10/15

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods - Mac & Cheese

    Learn how to make mac and cheese from scratch and an easy roasted broccoli recipe to have on the side.

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/17

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods - Mac & Cheese

    Learn how to make mac and cheese from scratch and an easy roasted broccoli recipe to have on the side.

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     12-1 p.m.
    10/22

    Cooking Basics: Lemongrass Beef and Rice Noodle Bowl

    Featuring a Vietnamese inspired lemongrass beef bowl with rice noodles and fresh veggies.

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    		 6-7 p.m. 
    10/25

    Cooking Basics: Lemongrass Beef and Rice Noodle Bowl

    Featuring a Vietnamese inspired lemongrass beef bowl with rice noodles and fresh veggies.

    Register    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/29

    Cooking Basics: Five Ingredients or Less

    Let’s make a cozy Pastry Pesto Chicken that is simple and only requires 5 ingredients to make.

    Register    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/31

    Cooking Basics: Five Ingredients or Less

    Let’s make a cozy Pastry Pesto Chicken that is simple and only requires 5 ingredients to make.

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    		 12-1 p.m.