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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French Bistro Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook your way through a hearty Parisian bistro menu in this romantic gourmet lesson. Bring the magic of Paris home with this cozy, hands-on French bistro cooking class. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll prepare a dreamy line-up of recipes. Think pan-roasted chicken with a wine-herb sauce, green beans...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Pizza Kitchen - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Making pizza as a family is a great way to spend time together. Get your family together for this cooking class dedicated to the art of homemade pizza. First you'll learn a foolproof dough that can also be used for pizza knots and calzones. Then you'll learn how to make an easy and fresh homemade tomato sauce....
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Fun Cupcake Creations - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
If there’s one thing that kids and parents can agree on, it’s cupcakes. For families who love food, what could be better than a cooking class that promises to help everybody learn to bake world-class cupcakes? That’s right, with help from an esteemed chef, adults and kids aged seven and over can learn the...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Essential Dim Sum Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Share the traditions of authentic dim sum with your friends and family. Add novel flavor to your weeknight line-up with a cooking class where dim sum dining comes home for supper. Insightful instruction from talented local chef helps you create magical Asian fare. You'll learn heritage methods for making dumplings...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Steaks And Cakes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Beef, seafood and chocolate cake adorn the menu in a surf-and-turf culinary course for couples. Prepare grade-A steakhouse essentials in a couples cooking class garnished with a sprig of romance. Let your host instructor show you the enchantment of making your own gourmet meal featuring succulent steak, flavorful crab...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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A Twist on Your Favorite Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to level up your Italian cooking in this pasta-forward class. If you’re ready to learn four new recipes with which to level up your pasta nights, this cooking class is most definitely for you! With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll make a menu that’s as classic as it is creative, with recipes...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Prime Pasta Traditions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Invite the legacy of homespun Old World pasta into your home dining line-up. Expand your culinary capabilities with an enriching cooking class where handmade pasta is the start of something spectacular. Your host instructor shares time-honored secrets for churning out incredible pasta that transforms easily into...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Spectacular Spanish Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The legacy of Spanish cuisine is bound to become your new favorite thing. Take your tastebuds on a tour of the Spanish countryside with an enlightening cooking class that gives traditional fare a contemporary refresh. You'll have guided instruction while practicing regional methods for creating authentic paella, sweet...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Festival Of Filet - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
An exquisite evening of culinary imagination and romance is yours to relish. Plan an epicurean escape with this date night cooking class on your calendar, complete with instruction from a culinary expert. Learn the magic of searing filet to supreme succulence, master grilled vegetables with a charred tomato and pepper...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Summer-Style Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a leaf out of France’s summer cookbook in this immersive date night class. This bistro-inspired cooking class is perfect for couples who crave a taste of the French summer. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn together how to prepare an authentic bistro menu, including dishes like herb-roasted chicken...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Macarons with a Summertime Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a selection of summertime sweets to make the season more decadent. Crispy, chewy and filled with creamy centers, the magnificent macarons featured in this cooking class are a distinctive treat for your summer table. Your esteemed instructor demonstrates expert methods for making flawless meringue shells filled...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Italy After Sunset - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get set to level up your future date nights with this romantic Italian cooking class. Experience a taste of the Tuscan sunset in this immersive and romantic date night cooking class. It's designed to level up your cooking and set you up for a lifetime of culinary adventures together at home. How? You’ll spend the...
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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
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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