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.
REGISTER HEREKITCHEN 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:
Check back later for future open house offerings!
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 & food preparation
- Find confidence in the kitchen
Price: $10
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
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: $15
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Roast, steam, sauté… Did you know the way a food is prepared and impact how it tastes? In this class we will take time to savor the flavor of poaching. Work in groups to prepare eggs benedict with scratch Hollandaise sauce.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23 @ 6:30 – 8pm
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, & confidence
Price: $20
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
From Plate to Purpose: Cooking with Intention
Learn how everyday ingredients can carry stories and meaning, just like our own lives. This session will focus on cooking as a way of connecting with self and others while enjoying the beauty of a shared meal.
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22 @ 6 – 8pm
CANCELLATION POLICY
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.
Wolf Teaching Kitchen FAQs
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How do I make a reservation?
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 are currently booked for the rest of the semester, only events occurring after July 1, 2024 will be considered.
What health and safety policies must be followed?
- Kitchen staff have authority to make decisions about food preparation during an event if potential risk becomes apparent.
- Participants must follow safe food practices as directed by kitchen staff.
- Groups that violate policies of kitchen are subject to losing privilege of using the kitchen in the future
What type of events can be held in the kitchen?
We accept requests for UW-Madison student groups, and UW-Madison University departments. Requests must be for participants 18 years or older.