Italian Cuisine: June 23–26, 9am-11am – We're making fresh pasta and focaccia, and other highlights include making antipasti, Italian sodas and homemade gelato. Our immersive, hands-on cooking camps offer kids aged 7-14 an exciting culinary journey around the globe. Designed to build kitchen confidence and teamwork, our program fosters a love for international cuisine and equips young chefs with valuable, age-appropriate skills. Each camp week (Tuesday through Friday) is dedicated entirely to the dishes and techniques of a single featured culture, providing a comprehensive and focused exploration. Each day campers will enjoy the fruits of their labors around the table with the meal they prepared.
Celebrate Madison Magazine's 2026 Chef of the Year Patrick O'Halloran with a special five-course dinner at The Deliciouser (931 E. Main St.) on June 23 at 6:15 p.m. Across three decades in Madison restaurants - including Lombardino's, The Old Fashioned and Tipsy Cow — this chef has built a local legacy of culinary talent. Now at The Deliciouser, O'Halloran's small-batch spice blend company, restaurant and events venue, this seasoned chef is letting his travels and passion for ingredients guide dishes that each tell a story. Even more to celebrate! Madison Magazine's 2023 Chef of the Year Sean Pharr (Mint Mark, Muskellounge and Sporting Club, Hank's Burgers & Fish Fry) and 2025 Chef of the Year Evan Dannells (Cadre, Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge) will join O'Halloran to each create one of five special courses. Graphics provided by: Carol Shufro, Tim Burton, and Nikki Hansen. Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $150 Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash
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The Deliciouser welcomes Itaru Nagano of Fairchild for a special collaborative dinner years in the making. A past James Beard Award winner, Chef Itaru brings both exceptional talent and a spirit of collaboration to this one-night-only experience. After working in the same community for years, Chef Itaru and Chef Patrick are finally joining forces for an unforgettable evening. Built around creativity, seasonal ingredients, and the honorable work of local farmers. This five-course tasting menu will celebrate the beauty of local ingredients while exploring unexpected approaches to familiar products. Known for his thoughtful and refined cooking at Fairchild, Chef Itaru will venture beyond his usual style for the evening. Bringing his originality and perspective into collaboration with The Deliciouser team. It will be a dinner rooted in curiosity and a shared love of great food. Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $135 Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash
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Join us for an intimate evening of cocktails, conversation, and connection as we welcome local farmers Brynna and Mike of Mike's ProtoGreens Farm to the table. This relaxed gathering features a light three-course dinner celebrating the people and produce that help shape our local food community. Spend the evening getting to know the faces behind the farm, hearing their stories, and sharing in thoughtful conversation about growing, seasonality, and the relationships that bring food from field to plate. Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $75 Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash
Mexican Cuisine: July 21–24, 9am-11am – Mexican food is all about fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and sharing. We will be making classics from scratch, including rolling tortillas, mastering guacamole and salsas, and learning secrets to tamales and chilaquiles. Our immersive, hands-on cooking camps offer kids aged 7-14 an exciting culinary journey around the globe. Designed to build kitchen confidence and teamwork, our program fosters a love for international cuisine and equips young chefs with valuable, age-appropriate skills. Each camp week (Tuesday through Friday) is dedicated entirely to the dishes and techniques of a single featured culture, providing a comprehensive and focused exploration. Each day campers will enjoy the fruits of their labors around the table with the meal they prepared.
Asian Cuisine - August 18th - 21st, 9AM-11AM This week we’re preparing food from several Asian countries. From sushi to spring rolls, dumplings and bao buns campers will broaden their palates, learn new skills and leave with recipes they can prepare at home. Our immersive, hands-on cooking camps offer kids aged 7-14 an exciting culinary journey around the globe. Designed to build kitchen confidence and teamwork, our program fosters a love for international cuisine and equips young chefs with valuable, age-appropriate skills. Each camp week (Tuesday through Friday) is dedicated entirely to the dishes and techniques of a single featured culture, providing a comprehensive and focused exploration. Each day campers will enjoy the fruits of their labors around the table with the meal they prepared.
Join us as we welcome back Tommy and Shawn, founders of Vitruvian Farms—an organic farm, CSA, and now brick-and-mortar shop in McFarland—for our fourth annual Vitruvian Farms Tomato Dinner. This beloved summer tradition celebrates peak tomato season and the incredible produce grown by one of our favorite local farms. This five-course, tomato-centric dinner will showcase the vibrant flavors of summer, featuring ingredients harvested fresh from the farm and transformed into thoughtful, seasonal dishes by The Deliciouser team. The menu will be revealed upon arrival, embracing the spontaneity and creativity that come with cooking directly from the market. Expect juicy heirlooms, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, and unexpected takes on this beloved fruit—all elevated with bold flavors and seasonal inspiration. It’s so delicious, we’re doing it twice! Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $105 Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash
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Join us as we welcome back Tommy and Shawn, founders of Vitruvian Farms—an organic farm, CSA, and now brick-and-mortar shop in McFarland—for our fourth annual Vitruvian Farms Tomato Dinner. This beloved summer tradition celebrates peak tomato season and the incredible produce grown by one of our favorite local farms. This five-course, tomato-centric dinner will showcase the vibrant flavors of summer, featuring ingredients harvested fresh from the farm and transformed into thoughtful, seasonal dishes by The Deliciouser team. The menu will be revealed upon arrival, embracing the spontaneity and creativity that come with cooking directly from the market. Expect juicy heirlooms, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, and unexpected takes on this beloved fruit—all elevated with bold flavors and seasonal inspiration. It’s so delicious, we’re doing it twice! Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $105 Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash
Deposit required