Nutrition Education
Our vision is to build a movement of healthy habits. One of the ways we do that is through education. Enter the Wolf Teaching Kitchen, a state of the art kitchen equipped with Wolf appliances, nestled right into the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
We believe that wellness encompasses both what you do physically as well as what goes on your plate. Here we empower students to create delicious, healthy meals that fuel their active lifestyle.
Unleash your inner chef
Register for one of our Nutrition Education classes at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center today.
“Lettuce” help you become a better cook!
Explore what the Wolf Teaching Kitchen is all about in this short video featuring one of our student instructors! Be sure to check below for all of our upcoming offerings.
Kitchen Open House
Free sessions designed for hands-on kitchen fun.
- Get pro cooking tips during our interactive sessions
- Free food samples & activities
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Open Houses:
Cozy Sweets
Eating well as a busy student can still taste good and be easy on your wallet. Nutritional Science students will provide money saving tips along the way as you see for yourself when we prepare recipes in this class.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 8 from 5:30 – 7pm
Badger Bites
When there are available seats in a class, registration will re-open the morning of the class and remain open until 10 minutes before the class starts. Classes are still filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Badger Bites are 60-minute sessions, perfect for those who are short on time or unsure of trying a full cooking class!
- Practice basic skills and food preparation
- Find confidence in the kitchen
Price: $12
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Mindful Eating with Charcuterie Boards + Dip
Build a positive relationship with food through the practice of mindful eating! Even better, create your own mini-charcuterie board with cheese, chocolate, fruits, and a dip!
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6 from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Rice, Wrap, Repeat! How to Make Onigiri
Let’s explore Onigiri, a Japanese rice ball formed into shapes and wrapped in nori. We will try Chuna and Soboro recipes in this class.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Meal Master
When there are available seats in a class, registration will re-open the morning of the class and remain open until 10 minutes before the class starts. Classes are still filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Meal Master classes are 90-minutes sessions to explore new ways to build balanced meals and elevate your cooking skills.
- Quick and delicious meals that fit a college budget
- Tips & tricks to master recipes
Price: $18
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Spanish Cuisine
Explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature tortilla de patatas and ensalada mixta.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 – 8pm
Classic Comfort Foods
Let’s make classic comfort foods together: veggie chili and cornbread.
Date & Time: Monday, October 26
Best of Breakfast
It’s our favorite meal of the day, breakfast! Balance something sweet with something savory as we make glazed cinnamon scones and a cheesy veggie frittata.
Date & Time: Monday, November 16
Cooking Class
When there are available seats in a class, registration will re-open the morning of the class and remain open until 10 minutes before the class starts. Classes are still filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Cooking Classes are two-hour sessions, where individuals will unlock the art of cooking through hands-on recipe preparation.
- No experience needed!
- Explore cooking challenges
- Build your skills, recipes, and confidence
Price: $22
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Best of Breakfast
It’s our favorite meal of the day, breakfast! Balance something sweet with something savory while working with others to make cinnamon streusel coffee cake and build-your-own omelet to satisfy your mornings.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29 from 6 – 8pm
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs + Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature teriyaki chicken meatballs and Chinese garlic green beans.
Date & Time: Monday, October 5 from 6 – 8pm
California Sushi Rolls + Miso Soup
Join us as we explore Japanese cuisine, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature California Sushi Rolls and Miso Soup.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 21 from 6 – 8pm
Meal Prep
When there are available seats in a class, registration will re-open the morning of the class and remain open until 10 minutes before the class starts. Classes are still filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Join a two-hour meal prep event to help support your nutrition goals as a busy student. Each participant prepares two recipes with multiple servings for an easy lunch or dinner during the week.
- Learn tips to make meal prep easier
- Make nutritionally complete meals
- Taste the recipes during the event
Price: $60
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Check back later for meal prep classes.
Eats & Education
When there are available seats in a class, registration will re-open the morning of the class and remain open until 10 minutes before the class starts. Classes are still filled on a first come, first serve basis.
We would love to have you at one of our special food events! The Wolf Teaching Kitchen partners with other departments across campus to host events that will vary in topic, frequency, and price.
- No experience needed!
- Learn how food intersects with other components of your life
- Build your skills, recipes, & confidence
Price: $12
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Active Badgers Eat
We are partnering with the fitness team to support your activity with food. By registering for this class, you will attend a 45-minute snack-making session in the Wolf Teaching Kitchen followed by attending a 45-minute Aqua Zumba class in Cove Pool.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18 from 8:30 – 10:15am
Part 1 (8:30 – 9:15am): Let’s learn about building a balanced snack to support physical activity! Work with others to make pumpkin energy bites and build your own trail mix. Try the snacks now or save them for your post-workout refuel.
Transition (9:15 – 9:25am): Teaching Kitchen instructors will direct participants to the locker rooms to prepare for class.
Part 2 (9:30 – 10:15am): Integrate dance and exercise in the pool with a Latin-based workout, Aqua Zumba! Participants must know how to swim to safely participate. Wear attire suitable for exercise in the water; athletic, aquatic, or fitted leisure wear recommended. Pack attire to change into before class and bring a towel! Participants must follow fitness policies.
Gratitude and Granola
Do you want to find the good in the present moment? Our Peer Wellness Educators will guide interactive activities and discussion on gratitude. While learning about this practice, groups will prepare their own granola mix to top a smoothie bowl made from scratch.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27 from 6 – 8pm
Cooking for a Busy Week
Balancing nutrition with a busy schedule and college budget doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Let University Health Service support your balanced meal plan and stress management. Learn and discuss meal planning strategies, and work in groups to make recipes.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 3 from 6 – 8pm
Cancelation & Refund Policy
Cancellations
We encourage you to cancel a class registration as soon as possible to reduce food waste and maximize the participant experience. To cancel, email nutrition@recwell.wisc.edu at least three days before the class date with the class name and class date. Canceling after that will result in a $10 late cancel/no show fee. The $10 late cancel/no show fee also applies when classes are free.
Refunds
- All refund requests must be submitted via the Refund Request Form.
- The Refund Request Form must be completed three days before the program offering date to receive a refund.
- A processing fee will be applied for all approved refunds.
- Any refund amount under $5 will not be provided.
Accommodation Statement
We are committed to offering inclusive and accessible programs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in one of our programs, attend an event, or use our facilities, please contact us at (608) 262-0297 or accommodations@recwell.wisc.edu. All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least 10 business days in advance. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date but cannot guarantee they will be met.
Room Rental or Private Event FAQs
All food events must complete the Rec Well reservation request at least six weeks in advance of the desired event date. Some rentals may also need to fill out the Temporary Food Event Permit form. At a minimum, fees for renting the kitchen include an hourly room rate and at least one hourly staff rate. Due to high demand for programming, availability for kitchen rental space is extremely limited.
We accept requests for UW–Madison student groups, and UW–Madison University departments. Requests must be for participants 18 years or older.
We only accept events that are for educational purposes. Our space is not used for general food preparation or commercial food.
Click to read the Wolf Teaching Kitchen (WTK) Rental and Room Use Policies.