Interactive holiday cooking masterclass by Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan with hors d'oeuvres demonstrations, tastings and seasonal drinks.
Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan is hosting a holiday entertaining masterclass at the Hilton Austin on Friday, December 4, from 6 PM to 7 PM. It's presented by the hotel, and the whole thing is built around the practical side of hosting a party: Dayanandan shares holiday entertaining tips, walks through hors d'oeuvres demonstrations, and pours seasonal sips throughout the hour. It's framed as an interactive session rather than a straight cooking demo, so you're encouraged to ask questions as he goes and pick up ideas to use on your own holiday menus.
There's a drink component to the evening, too. Complimentary holiday punch and mulled wine are served during the hour, and once the demonstration wraps, you get to taste the creations he's been working on. It's a good way to see how a professional puts together a spread and then actually try the results.
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On the logistics side, the event is for ages 21 and over. The Hilton Austin is at 500 East 4th Street, and they're offering complimentary self-parking for up to four hours, which is a nice perk for downtown. There's also a 20% dining discount at Austin Taco Project and Cannon + Belle redeemable on the day, so you can easily turn the hour into a longer night out. General admission starts at $42.
