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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Kids Cooking Series
Pretty Pizzas - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
The whole family can share in the fun of making homemade pizzas from scratch. Turn family pizza night into a gourmet affair with this chef-led cooking class. The adventure starts with concocting the perfect pizza dough and a little elbow grease to develop the structure. Roll it out and top with cheese and all your...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Tuscan Steak Selections - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come to the kitchen with your sweetheart for a lesson in Italian steakhouse cuisine. Turn your evening out into a romantic night in the kitchen with a cooking class that shares the steakhouse traditions of Tuscany. With entertainment and instruction from your host chef, you'll have all you need to craft pan-roasted...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Italian Home Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make rustic Italian meals for two that you can enjoy at home. When you learn new recipes together in a cooking class, it makes the meal extra special. Your chef instructor will walk you through how to make fresh pasta. You'll also learn how to make a pan-roasted steak with a Florentine spin plus a simple...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Il Piatto Rustico From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Old-fashioned dishes become rustic masterpieces. The traditional flavors of rustic Italy turned this hands-on cooking class into a lesson in old world heritage. Let your masterful chef instructor introduce you to the methods for preparing authentic chicken piccata surrounded by garlic polenta and asparagus al forno...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Premium Portuguese Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
European flavor brings distinction to your dinner table. Take a trek through the flavors of Portugal in a cooking class that reveals exceptional legacy of a beloved European cuisine. Your skilled chef instructor makes the introduction with dishes that include piri piri chicken, potato croquettes with a crisp finish,...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Essential Flavors From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing brings the gourmet flavor home quite like these French creations. Refinement awaits you in a cooking class focusing on the distinctive flavors of French cuisine. Step into the kitchen and work beside one of the city's finest chefs as you learn to create classic French onion soup refreshing green salad with...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Petit Fours
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft tiny treats with precision to add a touch of elegance to your dessert bar. Pack big flavor in a small package with this chef-led cooking class focused on baked goods. Tempt all your senses as you craft stunning sweet bites like dark chocolate bonbons with a hint of fleur du sel or delicately floral cream puffs...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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Fried Chicken Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
There's nothing more satisfying than an old-fashioned fried chicken dinner! With the authentic downhome dishes you'll create in this tasty cooking class, the best traditions of American cuisine take the table. From buttermilk-battered chicken fried crispy and bacon-infused greens to tender buttermilk biscuits topped...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Springtime for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
With the new season arriving comes a magnificent menu to savor together. Set up your dining options for a new season with a cooking class centered on shared specialties for spring. Enjoy a session with a first-rate local instructor who'll demonstrate methods for pan-roasted chicken, farro studded with snow peas,...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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All About Homemade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll say goodbye to store-bought pasta for good once you taste easy homemade noodles. Experience the magic of homemade pasta with this chef-led cooking class. Transform a few simple ingredients into tender, chewy noodles smothered in homemade sauce. Mix, knead and roll out your pasta before cutting into both rustic,...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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Comfort Classics From Cuba
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat yourself to a lesson in authentic Latin comfort fare. Delicious Afro-Latin traditions top the menu in this cooking class focused on incredible Cuban creations. With a festive menu featuring decadent dishes like grilled pork, handcrafted tostones with mango and avocado salsa made from scratch, authentic rice and...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Kids Cooking Series
Global Gourmet for Kids
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Give your little ones a multi-day exploration of worldwide food fun. Kids who are eager to get into the kitchen will love this cooking class series that brings global dining up close and personal. They'll learn the basics of kitchen etiquette while exploring techniques and dishes representing Chinese, American,...
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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
Social Distancing Friendly
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