The Fusion Table: A Cooking School for the Rest of Us

What do you do when you’ve pretty much done it all? Executive Chef Courtney Billen has spent 20 years delighting diners with uniquely prepared, fresh dishes from around the globe.Since 2005, Chef

Courtney has been delivering the ultimate dining and entertainment experience to the private sector.

Her experience as a personal and private chef, on-site caterer and culinary coach has grown into so much more. 

A native Texan, Chef Courtney launched The Fusion Table in Temecula, CA in 2014. Her wide-ranging experience, top-notch guest services and love of all things food quickly flourished into a much larger vision. 

In 2018, Chef Courtney and her family relocated home to Texas and chose to plant roots in Granbury. The next step?  

The Fusion Table is going brick and mortar, opening off the Historic Granbury Square, February 2020. The new suite, in a historical building that was once an art gallery, will host a unique private culinary studio, cooking school, and private dining venue. The Fusion Table team is excited to bring this experience to you!

And like everything they do, it’s not only first-class, it’s in a class of its own!

Gourmet Vacation Cooking Classes for All Interest Levels

The huge appeal of The Fusion Table is how it so beautifully meets all cooking interest levels. Whether you’re a beginner or you’re an experienced cook who wants to broaden your skills, you’ll find a small, intimate class for your skill level.

But that’s not even the best part. 

There are classes for every type of personal cooking interest, even date night cooking classes! With classes for teens, adults, and couples, the range of gourmet meals you can learn to prepare is almost endless.

From a nice entree to three or four-course dishes, you’ll make your entire meal. Then sit down with the rest of your cooking mates and enjoy what you just created.

What’s on the Menu at The Fusion Table

Every dish you prepare during your 2 ½ to 3-hour class is made with ingredients you can easily find in your local grocery store or farmer’s market.

Cooking class student making Pasta Tagliatelle

You’ll not only have fun, but you’ll learn about the nutrition of the food you’re preparing as well as the history. These are classes made to be enjoyed with the results allowing you to cook the dish at home or prepare for friends.

And, oh, the cuisines you can learn to prepare!

Here’s a sampling: Italian, Spanish, French, Thai, Latin American, Mexican, Rustic American, Indian and Fusion Cuisines.

Under the skillful hand of your instructor, you’ll learn proper knife skills, cooking techniques, and use a variety of equipment most of us have in our own kitchens. 

Learn how to properly prepare and cook meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and vegetarian meals. 

You can also find a class where handcrafted pasta, cheeses, doughs, breads, and desserts may be on the menu. Each month there are 30 different classes to choose from.

Each instructor writes her own “made from scratch” class.  It’s truly a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

About the Instructors and Your Cooking Style

These private cooking classes are more than just learning how to cook a specific dish, it’s about finding an instructor you can relate to.

All the instructors at the school have different cooking styles so you can choose which style of credentialed chef instructor you want to have.

It’s a fun, delightful cooking experience that meets you where you are on your culinary journey while adding to your love of cooking.

Want to join the fun? Go to The Fusion Table’s calendar and find the class you want to take.

Class size is limited so that you get the very best fun, educational experience. So don’t tarry!

What If You Want A Unique Dining Experience? (No Cooking Required)

Ah! For those guests that are looking for an elevated, private dining experience but don’t want to cook, welcome to the Savor Room!

Open every Saturday night from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., enjoy private dining at its finest. The Fusion Table designs these dinners every month, and they are never the same.

Just like with the cooking school, dishes are prepared from countries around the globe.

Get your ticket online, then prepare to feast on an amazing five-course dinner with either a wine or beer pairing and the Savor Room’s signature cocktail.

Come and enjoy Chef Courtney Billen’s unique vision and love of food. Take a cooking class or get ready for dinner on a Saturday night. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

Ready to elevate both your dining and lodging experience? Book your reservation at the Inn on Lake Granbury, and enjoy Texas’ best vacation getaway.