Cooking Classes
Join Revive & Thrive's Executive Chef Mandy Thompson for a hands-on cooking series designed to bring fresh flavor, practical skills, and a little joy into your kitchen. Held once a month on Thursdays, each class is $100/person with 15 spots available. All proceeds directly support Revive & Thrive's client meal program, so every dish you make helps nourish someone in our community.
All classes take place at Revive & Thrive's kitchen, 1815 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Before your class, please complete the required waiver.
Fresh & New Holiday Dishes
November 12 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Join Revive & Thrive's Executive Chef Mandy Thompson for a hands-on, collaborative cooking experience designed to bring fresh flavor and nourishment to your holiday table. Together, you'll prepare a delicious holiday meal from start to finish, with everyone playing a part in the kitchen. Learn new recipes, practical cooking techniques, and simple ways to make your holiday meals feel fresh, flavorful, and energizing. You'll enjoy a non-alcoholic refreshing drink during the class, receive a recipe guide to take home, and a freshly prepared meal you've helped create.
Grazing Boards: A Fresh Take on Holiday Entertaining
December 10 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Charcuterie is out. Grazing boards are in! Learn how to build a beautiful, balanced grazing board featuring a variety of proteins, fresh vegetables, pickles, dips, crunchy bites, and seasonal flavors. Executive Chef Mandy Thompson will guide you through how to create a board with the perfect balance of flavors, textures, colors, and nutrition—perfect for holiday gatherings and entertaining.
Bring your own 12–16" platter and leave with a beautiful grazing board ready to share at your next holiday gathering.
Sustainable Healthy Eats
January 21 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Start the New Year with a healthier, more sustainable approach to eating, no fad diets or unrealistic rules required. Join Executive Chef Mandy Thompson for a hands-on cooking class focused on simple, nutritious meals that can fit into real life. Learn practical meal-prepping strategies and prepare several breakfast, lunch, and weekday dinner options designed to keep you feeling full, nourished, energized, and satisfied. You'll leave with multiple meals to take home, enjoy throughout the week, and the tools to build healthy habits that actually last. Bring your appetite: we'll provide the take-home containers!

