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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Build French Cooking Confidence - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Set the mood with elegant French cooking and sweet connection. Celebrate romance in this fall-inspired French cooking class in Austin. With guidance from Chef Karen or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, craft a fragrant thyme potato gratin and create a vibrant beet and haricot vert...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Spanish Cuisine for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the rich, rustic heart of Spanish culinary traditions. Take yourself on a trip in this Spanish cooking class in Austin. Join Chef Karen or one of the talented resident chefs to make garlicky chicken thighs with piquillo pepper sauce, roast potatoes with chorizo, olives and Manchego and braise kale and...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Spooktacular Cookie Creations – Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate the spooky season with festive cookies made from scratch. In this frightfully fun cooking class, you’ll create fresh-baked cookies to decorate in the spirit of the season. An engaging chef instructor will guide you with tips for cooks of all skill levels. Learn how to mix and roll dough to the ideal...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
A Marvel-ous Feast
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Delight in learning how to make these special themed treats with your coworkers. In this team building cooking class, let world-class Chef Tera teach you all the skills you need to create a variety of recipes with the cinematic theme of the Marvel Universe.
Begin by learning how to make a Scarlet Witch soup with a...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 4-18
Classics From the 90's: Stuffed Pasta Edition
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Time-travel with the crew for this nostalgic culinary team building experience. Take a step back to the '90s for a team building cooking class with retro flair! Let Chef Megan transport you to an era where flavor was bold, music was grungy and flannel was everywhere.
Begin your lesson with a brie en croûte...
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Chef Megan
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Little Italy Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the comforting flavors of Italian-American cuisine with Chef Tera as your guide. Create Old World trattoria fare in this cooking class, where you'll learn essential knife skills while transforming fresh ingredients into a classic Italian menu.
Class begins with Chef Tera teaching you how to build a crisp...
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Chef Tera
Serving the Austin area
CHEF’S PLACE
An Evening In Provence
$105
Cooking Class
$105
You'll be transported to France in this gourmet class featuring fine French cuisine. Transcend the ordinary and find the French seaside on your kitchen table in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. She'll share her expertise in the specialties of Provence and bring a classic coastal ambiance to your recipe...
Verified Chef
Chef Megan
Austin (Windsor Park)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Authentic Mexican Cooking Techniques
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Create a stunning spread of Mexican dishes as you work together as a group. In this team building cooking class, you'll make a Mexican feast that's bursting with authentic flavors. Chef Tera will guide your group through transforming fresh ingredients into iconic dishes.
First, you'll work together to make creamy...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Mastery of Italian Fare
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Work together to create an impressive Italian menu with guidance from Chef Tera. In this team building cooking class, you'll learn to make an Italian spread like a pro. Together with your group, you'll enhance your kitchen skills while learning about iconic flavors and fresh ingredients.
First, hand-make your own...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Classic Chinese Takeout Favorites
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Join Chef Tera for a lesson in teamwork while crafting dishes inspired by Chinese takeout. In this interactive cooking class with a focus on team building, Chef Tera will lead you as you work together to recreate a variety of classic and modern Chinese recipes. You’ll prepare takeout favorites from scratch using...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
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Elevated Date Night Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare a gourmet, romantic menu for two with Chef Tera. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Tera teaches you how to create an elegant menu, perfect for a romantic evening. Practice preparing succulent seafood and balancing flavors and textures to create this gourmet meal.
Begin with a light pear and...
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Chef Tera
Serving the Austin area
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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.

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