Cooking Classes in Austin
Best Cooking Classes in Austin for your next culinary journey
Discover bold Texas flavors and global culinary techniques with cooking classes in Austin. Learn to craft classic Southern dishes like barbecue brisket, bake buttery biscuits or pecan pie, or shape handmade Italian pasta and French pastries from scratch. Guided by five-star chefs, these hands-on culinary lessons teach practical skills and highlight Austin’s dynamic foodie scene. Just a short drive from Round Rock, Pflugerville or Cedar Park, these classes are ideal for food lovers across the area. True to the city’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World, every cooking session celebrates creativity and innovation in the kitchen. Whether you’re crafting local favorites or global delicacies, culinary classes in Austin offer an unforgettable way to explore new flavors. Reserve your spot at one of the cooking courses today and taste the best of Austin!
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A Cozy French Table for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share an autumn evening filled with French flavor and romantic moments. Bring your favorite person along for a French-inspired cooking class in Austin. With help from Chef Karen or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, prepare a thyme-scented potato gratin and toss a beet and haricot...
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Chocolate Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add an impressive chocolate confection to your dessert repertoire with indulgent macarons. This in-depth cooking class explores the time-honored heritage of a French patisserie staple, the macaron. Learn how to whip meringue and fold the delicate batter to form the shiny shells of classic macarons. Then, the chef will...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Italian Harvest Charm – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the romance of season's change in Italy with comforting autumnal flavors. In this hands-on cooking class, a world-class chef teaches you timeless techniques for transforming seasonal ingredients into a stunning gourmet menu. Work side by side with your date as you craft homemade vinaigrette, velvety polenta...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Buttery French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential techniques for crafting classic French croissants. This method-driven cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to prepare two different types of flaky, buttery croissants. In this in-depth lesson, an expert chef will guide you with valuable tips and feedback as you learn to mix and...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Passion For Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with fresh pasta in this hands-on lesson. This technique-driven cooking class shines a spotlight on the time-honored art of Italian pasta-making. An expert chef guides you through the traditional processes from crafting the dough and forming classic shapes to developing flavor-packed fillings and sauces...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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From-Scratch Pizza Party - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn how to make crowd-pleasing pizzas from start to finish. This interactive cooking class brings the whole family together for a fun and creative lesson in pizza-making. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn tips for making and rolling fresh pizza dough, then layer on cheese and your favorite toppings for...
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Seaside French – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor a taste of France with your special someone. This immersive cooking class whisks you away to a coastal French café with classic flavors and methods infused into an elegant menu. Guided by a gourmet chef, you’ll craft homemade hollandaise with fragrant saffron to serve over seared salmon. Steam rice with...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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Craft an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn up the heat with bold, comforting Mexican flavors. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in Austin. Join Chef Karen or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also prepare guacamole, elote-style...
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A Bite of the French Quarter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring New Orleans flair to your next homemade meal. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Austin. Guided by Chef Karen, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled with honey butter. Then, light up...
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Pumpkin Goodies for Crisp Fall Days
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up baked pumpkin donuts and creamy spiced ice cream for fall. Join Chef Karen or a talented resident chef in Austin for a pumpkin-themed cooking class packed with fall flavor. You’ll create spiced pumpkin ice cream, baked donuts with glaze and a warm soufflé from scratch. Then, have fun building your own mini...
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Heritage Tuscan Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a gourmet menu using tried-and-true cookware and fresh Tuscan ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll put a Tuscan spin on classic surf and turf with timeless Italian methods and a cast iron skillet. The chef shares tips for mastering cast iron cooking from searing succulent steak to stirring velvety...
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Craft Classic Comfort With a French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the warmth of rustic French comfort cooking. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in Austin. Join Chef Karen or one of the talented resident chefs to make roasted cauliflower soup finished with truffle oil, haricots verts with brown butter and toasted almonds and a classic...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Austin
How much do cooking classes in Austin cost?
Though each cooking class varies as far as price depending on the size of your group, the menu or session and the chef conducting the session, you can generally expect to pay between $59 and $100 plus per person. You'll find a handy listing of the starting price and any additional fees shown on this page, next to each class description.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
With no prior experience required, these cooking classes are the ideal opportunity for chefs of all abilities to discover something new about food prep. Choose from sessions that celebrate cuisine from all around the world, select themed classes for holiday and special occasions and find exciting sessions centered on specialty techniques like barbecue and sushi. You will also find cooking courses aimed at younger chefs and families that give the whole crew a chance to collaborate on incredible fare. And with singles, date night and couples cooking classes on tap, you can even add a dash of romance to the menu.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Having the best cooking classes in Austin at your disposal means working with some of the city's superstar chefs, eager to share their passion and their expertise. You'll share the kitchen with fellow foodies as eager as you are to uncover their culinary abilities. With all tools and ingredients provided, you'll have all you need to get cooking. Savor step-by-step instruction as you prepare a suite of incredible dishes while enjoying the company of your fellow gourmet. Classes may also include a chance for you to dine on your creations once instruction has ended or take them with you to enjoy at home.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
From rolling your own handmade sushi to churning out premium homespun pasta, there's a vast array of techniques and skills for you to explore. Develop your sense of flavor balancing with sessions in global fare or practice your piping and flow techniques in cake decorating courses. Each of these cooking courses holds smaller lessons in specialty methods that help make your kitchen work more effective, skills like proper knifing techniques and how to make better use of your appliances. Learn to bring drama to the table with gourmet dessert classes or explore your talent for crafting bespoke sauces, perfect your touch for classic comfort flavors and more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Learning new skills or elevating existing abilities while making new memories with friends, family and coworkers make the top cooking classes in Austin a highly rewarding experience. It's a creative way to expand your social network or reconnect with your existing circle, all while developing your gourmet abilities in a fun and enriching environment. You can explore a cuisine you've always wanted to try or perfect a technique you've been meaning to master. By tapping into sessions in East Austin, South Congress Avenue and the North Loop, you can learn from some of the city's most gifted culinarians as you bring new cultural flavors and familiar domestic specialties to your table.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose from a variety of cooking lessons that offer the best in domestic fare with menus celebrating barbecue, burgers and traditional steak dinners. To bring a bit of international flair to your culinary life, you can also opt for sessions in fine bistro dining, classic Italian creations or sensational specialties like Spanish paella and authentic Japanese sushi. Specialty courses in premium steakhouse selections and top-notch New American fare let you re-create dishes similar to what you might find at Odd Duck or The Guest House.
Where do the classes take place?
You can expect your cooking class to take place either in your chef's home, your home or a third-party venue chosen ahead of time. Some sessions feature a traveling instructor who comes to your office space or chosen venue for a custom onsite culinary lesson. In these courses, your chef will bring all tools, ingredients and materials needed for the session. You can click on the map link found in sessions near you to determine if you'll be headed to East Austin for your lesson in trattoria specialties or to Dove Springs for a how-to on rustic French fare.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Austin
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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