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The Culinary Hub of the

WOOD RIVER VALLEY

A Non-Profit Organization Devoted to Providing Professional Culinary Education & Experiences.

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WITH OUR COMMUNITY

SVCI Is A 'Feel Good', 'Do Good' & 'Fun Experience Non-Profit'

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Transforming Lives Through

CULINARY EDUCATION

Paving the Way for Future Generations of Culinary Professionals Who Can Graduate With Little to No Academic Debt.

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Join our themed dinners, classes and signature events at Sun Valley Culinary Institute, where passion and skill thrive. As a non-profit, we offer top culinary education and memorable experiences.

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Prepare for a culinary career in Sun Valley with our one-year Professional Program. Gain hands-on experience, paid externships, and mentorship in a stunning, supportive setting.

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Enjoy our beautiful space on Main Street in downtown Ketchum.
This historic building provides an inviting, professional, and memorable
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Culinary Calendar

DINNERS & CLASSES

THANK YOU TO OUR RESTAURANT AND FOOD PARTNERS

Clean Comfort Table: A Gut-Healthy Cooking Class
with Chef Melissa Lee
Sat, Oct 03 | 6 pm | DemoClass

Join Chef Melissa Lee to learn about how enticing gut-healthy cooking can be: a golden turmeric-ginger bone broth, fall-off-the-bone braised chicken, and simple staples turned into meals that love you back. No gluten, no dairy, no guesswork. Watch it made, taste it fresh, ask anything.

About Chef Melissa: Melissa Lee is a classically trained chef and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. Formerly a personal trainer, she brings a practical approach to food and wellness. Melissa has built clean-eating meal plans as a private chef and hosted the social media cooking show Taste Kitchen for two years.

Click on the Dinners & Classes link in our bio to clean your plate!

#cleaneating #comfortfood #guthealthyeating

Celebrating Trailing of the Sheep with a Lamb Feast
Glazed and Plated with Boulder Mountain Clayworks
Sat, Oct 10 | 6 pm| Dinner

SVCI proudly presents a special addition to the 2026 Trailing of the Sheep Festival—an unforgettable dinner celebrating community and craft. Enjoy a lamb-inspired menu by Chef Paul Brown, served family style on one-of-a-kind ceramic plates handcrafted by Boulder Mountain Clayworks and yours to keep. The menu features:

• Kabocha Squash Bisque with Pomegranate
• Citrus & Cumin Leg of Lamb
• Lemon Potatoes
• Garlic Braised Greens with Buttermilk "Ranch"
• Spiced Apple Cake with Whipped Crème Fraîche

Click on the Dinners & Classes link in our bio to save your spot!

#lambfeast #pickyourplate #bouldermountainclayworks #trailingofthesheepfestival

"Everything But Pie" Meet Guest Chef Kathy Lower
Wed, Oct 14 | 6 pm | Demo Class

In this demonstration class, Kathy explores the creative possibilities of pie dough beyond the traditional pie. Discover how one dough can become a foundation for effortless entertainment from elegant savory bites and rustic seasonal dishes to inspired sweet creations. You will learn:

👩‍🍳Furikake Pie Dough Crackers with Smoked Salmon Spread
👩‍🍳Savory Pinwheels
👩‍🍳Seasonal Savory Galette
👩‍🍳Italian-Inspired Nut Tartlets
👩‍🍳Fireside Coco-Cino

About Kathy: Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kathy is a recipe developer and baker known for her seasonal, market-inspired cooking. Her style combines rustic simplicity with thoughtful presentation. Kathy believes the simplest ingredients, prepared with care, create the most memorable meals.�

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#morethanpie #KnowYourDough #bakingfromscratch

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A Unique Location For Your Next

UNFORGETTABLE EVENT

The Culinary Hub of the

WOOD RIVER VALLEY

Sharing Exciting Culinary Experiences

WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Transforming Lives Through

CULINARY EDUCATION