Innovative Dining has announced its new cooking class schedule. Each class focuses on a different area of the world, from North Africa to Italy, with North African cuisine being featured at the next class, Wednesday, July 13.

Helmed by Chef Jeremy Hammond-Chambers--a Cordon Bleu alum who's worked with Mario Batali and Daniel Boulud, among others--Innovative Dining offers private, corporate, wedding and destination catering based out of its new headquarters on Tallevast Road. The company's cooking are always popular; this year's will span seven different regions.

Classes are $95 per person and include an open beer and wine bar and a $15 donation to USF. They're held in the USF Sarasota-Manatee Innovation Lab on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Upcoming classes include Indian, Asian, Mediterranean/French, and Italian. Those interested can register at innovative-dining.com or call (941) 373-5678