Booking Policies & Procedures

• Registration for classes closes 4 days prior to class date.
• Refunds will not be given for cancellations less than 10 days before class starting date. Cancellations outside of 10 days in advance of the class will be given a full refund. Please note that decisions to run classes are based on enrollment numbers. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
• The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute reserves the right to change any menu or instructor, or to cancel any class at their discretion.
• Classes cancelled due to low enrollment, inclement weather or any circumstance beyond the individual?s control will be refunded completely in the form of payment originally made. Listen to major news outlets on the radio or TV for class cancellations in times of bad weather.
• Adult classes are offered from ages 16 and up.
• Alcoholic beverages may be made available for consumption in some classes. Class participants will be asked to present valid ID to prove they are of legal New York State drinking age and will be held responsible for limiting their consumption of alcohol to safe amounts.
• A valid driver?s license or photo ID along with a copy of your receipt is required for checking in to class.

Participation Guidelines

• Dress Code:  For kitchen safety and sanitation reasons, participants should wear long pants, a shirt with non-flowing sleeves and flat, closed-toe shoes. Class participants will be working with knives and around hot stoves/ovens, therefore, tank tops and flip flops are not recommended. Long hair should be tied back.
• We will provide you with an apron to wear during the class.
• Allergy and dietary restrictions:  Facilities may contain dairy, eggs, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans which account for most known allergens. Be aware that cross contamination may occur among food products and we cannot guarantee that our food will be safe for customers with food allergies.