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 monthly 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:
Wellbeing & Waffles
Sample Rec Well’s Wellbeing programs in this buffet-style event! At no cost, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Bakke to try bite-sized programming of nutrition, wellness coaching, wellbeing education, meditation, and massage. After completing every activity, you will receive a stamp; get five stamps and you can enter for your chance to win a free 60-minute massage or cooking class. Teaching Kitchen Instructors, Peer Wellness Educators, and Peer Wellness Coaches will be available to answer any questions and discuss how to think about your wellbeing from every dimension!
Date & Time: Thursday, March 6 @ 5 – 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 & food preparation
- Find confidence in the kitchen
Price: $10
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Game Day Snacks
Bring a dish to pass at the next game day event that leaves everyone asking you for the recipe! Perfect for traveling or making as host – let’s prepare Loaded Beef Nachos and Herb Popcorn together in this class.
Date & Time: Monday, February 3 @ 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: $15
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Spanish Cuisine
Join us as we explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature Tortilla de Patatas and Ensalada Mixta.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:30 – 8pm
Balanced Meals for Beginners
Balanced Meals for Beginners are designed for those just starting to cook on their own. We take a balanced approach to creating a meal that tastes good, requires basic technique levels, and leaves you satisfied. Join us in making 2. Beef Cabbage Stir Fry and Coconut Rice
Date & Time: Thursday, February 6 @ 6:30 – 8pm
Colorful Winter Produce
Winter is here! Enjoy the flavors of this chilly season as we highlight its produce through these two recipes: Avgolemono Soup and Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 11 @ 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:
Rainbow Sushi + Miso Soup
Join us as we explore Japanese cuisine, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature a Rainbow Sushi and Miso Soup.
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28 @ 6 – 8pm
Spice & Sweet: Exploring Indian Flavors
Join us as we explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature Chana Masala and Gulab Jamun.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12 @ 6 – 8pm
Chilaquiles Rojos + Sopapilla Cheesecake
Join us as we explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food! This class will feature Chilaquiles Rojos and Sopapilla Cheesecake.
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18 @ 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.