New Friends Bend

🍂 A HOLIDAY SIDES COOKING CLASS - TICKETED EVENT - must purchase via Eventbrite... see below for details! 🥂

🎉 NEW FRIENDS BEND IS TURNING ONE! 🎉

And to celebrate, we're bringing you something extra special... we're teaming up with our dear friend, Chef Steph, a classically trained Le Cordon Bleu chef, for an intimate, hands-on culinary experience in a beautiful Sunriver retreat setting!

If you're busy thinking, "Wow, I really want to bring something new and deliciously different to the holiday gatherings this year!" You've just found the right place!

And whether you're a confident home cook or brand-new to the kitchen, we're here for YOU!

Together, we'll create FOUR elevated holiday sides that are sure to bring a little extra WOW to your holiday table. Expect festive sips, chef secrets, hands-on fun, delicious food, and plenty of laughter and connection along the way! No fancy cooking skills required. Just bring your appetite, curiosity, and holiday spirit! ✨

## 🍽️ THE HOLIDAY MENU

🍁 Maple Sausage–Stuffed Delicata Squash
Finished with a golden Parmesan crust
🍁 Harvest Salad
Featuring sweet potato, pickled onions, crispy Brussels sprouts, cranberries & goat cheese
🍁 Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Topped with walnuts, herbs & honey
🍁 Pumpkin Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Served with rosemary honey butter

## ✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED?

👩‍🍳 Hands-on instruction with Chef Steph! Learn from a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef with 15+ years of hospitality experience in settings from Bed + Breakfasts to Four Seasons. She'll be including chef secrets, kitchen confidence, and tips to elevate your holiday hosting.
🍴 Create & savor! Prepare and enjoy all four delicious sides together.
🥂 Festive beverages! Seasonal drinks, wine, and non-alcoholic options to sip while you cook, mingle, and celebrate.
🎁 Take-home recipes! Recreate your new favorites and impress your friends and family all season long.
💕 Connection & community! Great food, laughter, and the opportunity to make new friends in a beautiful, intimate setting.

## 📍 THE DETAILS

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Sunriver, Oregon | Private Retreat Residence
Exact address and arrival details will be shared with confirmed ticket holders upon purchase.
👥 JUST 12 EXCLUSIVE SEATS!
We're intentionally keeping this experience small so everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate, connect, and enjoy the evening.

## 🎟️ TICKETS & PRICING

✨ GENERAL ADMISSION: $79 +fees
Eventbrite ticketing fees apply at checkout

💸 WANT TO SKIP EVENTBRITE FEES?
Venmo us directly at @newfriendsbend! Just include your name + email address in the payment memo, and we'll get you registered and added to the guest list!
Seats are limited to 12 guests total, and registration is confirmed once payment is received.

## 💚 MEET YOUR HOSTS

Chef Steph brings 15+ years of hospitality experience, from cozy B&Bs to Four Seasons, along with classical Le Cordon Bleu training, a passion for beautiful food, and a gift for making everyone feel confident in the kitchen. Be sure to ask her about her food truck, too!
Dayna Love, founder of New Friends Bend, brings 20+ years of hospitality, events, and community-building experience, with a love for creating meaningful connections, memorable experiences, and plenty of laughter along the way!
Together, we're bringing you an evening that's so much more than a cooking class. It's a chance to learn something new, share a delicious experience, and celebrate the friendships and community that make New Friends Bend so special.
Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home a few new tricks (and maybe a few new friends!) for your holiday gatherings! 🥂🍂
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
With love,
Dayna + Steph 💚