Rhinestones, Rolling Pins & Dolly’s Southern Classics!
Rustic Chicken & Dumplin's and Butterscotch Pie
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | 6:00PM - 8:45PM
$189.00 per station - Suitable for Dynamic Duos (Please see below for more details.)
Please Note: Proceeds of this class will go to the Central Florida Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate to or find out more about this wonderful program, please follow this link.
Grab your rhinestones and boots and join us for a special Dolly Parton-Themed Cooking Class filled with iconic hits, Southern hospitality, and scratch-made comfort food.
Together, we’ll be cooking up two of Dolly’s favorite classics: Rustic Chicken and Dumplin's and rich, creamy Butterscotch Pie.
To make the night extra sweet (it’s Dolly’s Birthday, after all) we are encouraging everyone to dress up in their best Dolly-inspired gear! Think rhinestones, denim, fringe, butterflies, or big hair—just keep your sleeves and shoes kitchen-safe. We will provide the aprons!
Plus, brush up on your Dolly facts while things simmer! We’ll be hosting a Dolly Parton trivia quiz during class, with a special prize for the winning table.
What we’ll make:
First, we will master a soul-warming Rustic Chicken and Dumplin's. This version relies on bone-in chicken to build a rich, golden broth from scratch, layered with fresh aromatics and the perfect blend of savory seasonings. You will learn the art of making traditional rolled dumplings—how to delicately cut in the butter, incorporate buttermilk, and fold the dough just right so they simmer up beautifully plump, tender, and light.
For dessert, we are baking Dolly’s Famous Butterscotch Pie. This decadent showstopper features a unique, deeply fragrant toasted pecan crust that naturally accents a rich, velvety brown sugar pudding filling. We will demystify the classic technique of tempering egg yolks to create a perfectly thick, smooth custard base that is sweet, indulgent, and topped with cloud-like pillows of fresh whipped cream…you can even spike your cream with some Southern Comfort if you like!
We will also have Dolly’s Signature Cocktail for you to sample when you arrive.
As this is a Date Night/Chef Night class, you are welcome to BYOB (please drink responsibly.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a singlebatch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.