Let's plan yours.
Private classes, workplace events, kids' workshops, and concierge canning, all taught hands-on by a certified Master Food Preserver. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll reply within two business days with dates and a quote.
Book with The Suburban Homestead
Your crew, your kitchen. Gather friends, family, or neighbors for a private preserving class at your home or a venue of your choice. Pick a theme: pickles, jams, herb salts, or holiday gift jars. I bring the equipment, ingredients, and jars.
Demo class: watch, learn, and taste. About 2 hours.
Hands-on class: everyone makes their own jar to take home. About 2.5 hours.
Beginner-friendly. No experience needed.
Great for birthdays, showers, girls' nights, and holiday gatherings.
Additional info
After booking, I'll email you within two business days to confirm your date. If your date isn't available, I'll offer alternatives or a full refund. Serving Woodstock and McHenry County; travel beyond a 20-minute drive adds a mileage fee, billed separately. Canned jars need 12 hours to rest before they're shelf-stable, so I bring a finished batch and guests' own jars can be picked up or refrigerated.
Private Classes
Your crew, your kitchen. Pickles, jams, herb salts, or holiday gift jars. Everyone leaves with a jar.
Starting at $300 · demo, hands-on from $450 (up to 8)
Corporate Wellness & Team Events
A 60-minute Lunch & Learn demo with tastings, or a 90-minute hands-on workshop.
Starting at $650 · demo, hands-on $75/person (12 min.)
Pint Size Preservers
Sensory, hands-on preserving fun for preschools, classrooms, scouts, and birthday parties.
Starting at $250 · per classroom, parties from $350
Concierge Canning
Your harvest, handled. I bring the equipment to your kitchen and we can it together.
Starting at $225 · 3-hr minimum ($75/hr) + jars