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.
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:
Wellbeing & Waffles
Check out a “buffet” of wellbeing services including meditation, free five-minute chair massages, wellness coaching, and a waffle bar in Wolf Teaching Kitchen. Students who participate in multiple activities will be entered to win a prize.
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3 @ 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 Dips
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, Cool Whip Fruit Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and French Dip Popcorn together in this class.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 1 @ 6:30 – 7:30pm
Coffee Shop Valentine’s Day with Friends
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by treating yourself or bringing friends to this cozy event. We will work together to make a Chai Latte and Cheese Danish filled with love <3.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 14 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm
Cooking Up Access with Nutritional Science
We know it can be tricky sorting through so-called “simple” recipes to find ones that actually work for you (and your budget). Take a break and join us in making some straightforward, adaptable dishes: Pesto-Veggie Pasta and Chocolate Hummus!
Date & Time: Monday, March 2 @ 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:
Soup Season
Warm up in the Wolf Teaching Kitchen this soup season. We will guide you through making popular soups in this class including Egg Drop Soup and Hot and Sour Soup.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28 @ 6:30 – 8pm
Colorful Winter Produce
Winter is here! Enjoy the flavors of this chilly season as we highlight its produce by making Avgolemono Soup and Grapefruit Avocado Salad.
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19 @ 6:30 – 8pm
Soup Season
Warm up in the Wolf Teaching Kitchen this soup season. We will guide you through making popular soups in this class including French Onion Soup and Potato Leek Soup.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 28 @ 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:
Sushi + Miso Soup
Join us as we explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food!
Date & Time: Thursday, January 29 @ 6 – 8pm
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs + Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Join us as we explore cultural cuisines, learn new cooking techniques, and make the food!
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4 @ 6 – 8pm
Bread Baking
Have you been wanting to improve your baking skills? Then this is the class for you! Join our Teaching Kitchen Instructors as we bake Focaccia and Lemon Blueberry Bread.
Date & Time: Monday, February 23 @ 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:
Spicy Tofu Bowls + Buffalo Chicken Wraps
It’s that time of the year when busy students are looking for time-saving recipes to get through the week! Let us show you how easy meal prep can be by preparing Spicy Tofu Bowls and Buffalo Chicken Wraps together! Make enough food to eat in class and take home.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 22 @ 6:30 – 8pm
Special Food Events
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: $10
Location: Bakke Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Upcoming Classes:
Bites of Peer Wellness: Gratitude Granola + Smoothie Bowls
Do you want to find the good in the present moment? Our Peer Wellness Educators will guide interactive activities and discussion on our topic of the day, gratitude. While learning about this practice groups will prepare their own granola mix to top a smoothie bowl made from scratch.
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10 @ 6 – 8pm
Nutrition Mania
Nutritional Science students are here to bust nutrition myths and show you tips and tricks on specific food topics. Enjoy three unique topic sessions within this one-hour event.
Date & Time: Sunday, April 26 @ 5 – 6pm
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancelations
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 two days before the 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 two 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
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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, 2025 will be considered.
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.
Click to read the Wolf Teaching Kitchen (WTK) Rental and Room Use Policies.