Cooking Classes in Dallas
Best Cooking Classes in Dallas for your next culinary journey
Discover the bold flavors of the Big D with cooking classes in Dallas, where Southern charm meets global cuisine. Learn to create hearty Texas chili, bake sweet pecan pie or master a tender brisket. Expand your skills with Mediterranean mezze, handmade Italian pasta or delicate French pastries. These engaging cooking lessons, guided by expert five-star chefs, highlight Dallas’s dynamic food scene while offering hands-on techniques to sharpen your cooking skills. Located just a short drive from Fort Worth, Irving or Plano, these culinary classes are are well worth the trip and perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you’re crafting local favorites or exploring international dishes, culinary lessons in Dallas provide an unforgettable opportunity to savor, create and share hearty flavors with your loved ones. Reserve your spot in cooking courses today and discover the vibrant flavors of Dallas!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Latin American Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a Latin feast from scratch as you delve into its iconic flavors. During this hands-on cooking class, you and your partner will create new (and delicious) memories as you learn to cook authentic Latin food. With the guidance of an expert chef, you'll explore several courses focused on recreating key flavors from...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Sweet Summer Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a sweet touch to the next garden party. Discover the secrets to preparing desserts the whole group will rave about in this cooking class featuring a trio of delicious desserts. With step-by-step guidance from an esteemed chef, you'll learn how to combine cream and milk to prepare a classic Italian panna cotta with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Feast - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate Father's Day with a family experience making delicious food. During this interactive cooking class, celebrate Father's Day with a delicious wings festival. You and your family will learn how to make juicy, flavorful wings. Regardless of your skill levels, an expert chef will guide you throughout the process....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Rustic Coastal French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the rustic flavors of Southern France. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class features the classic flavors and fragrances of French cuisine. Begin by slicing vegetables for a radish and arugula salad. Next, work with fresh seafood to prepare an authentic bouillabaisse with creamy garlic aioli. Dessert is a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Homemade Dough Three Ways
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Plan a pizza night filled with fresh and unique flavors. Join this cooking class to learn how to prepare scratch-made dough for a variety of classic Italian recipes. After making fresh dough, you'll prepare a carbonara-style pizza. Next, bake a fennel, sausage and kalamata olive calzone. Dessert is a fun and tasty...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Korean Barbecue 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the unique flavors and ingredients that make Korean barbecue one of a kind. Join this hands-on cooking class and prepare for a unique experience exploring the flavors of Korean BBQ. Guided by an expert chef, you'll learn all the techniques, from grilling to crafting delicious side dishes, while gaining...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Garden-Fresh Italian
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors and bold colors of a classic grilled Italian menu. Bring seasonal ingredients and to the table with this fun and engaging cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll begin by preparing grilled chicken diavola. You'll also grill asparagus to serve with capers and lemon. next is grilled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American Flavors - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create new memories with your family as you prepare a delicious Italian American feast. During this hands-on cooking class, all of your family will enjoy a culinary experience focused on traditional Italian American flavors. With the guidance of an expert chef, who will adapt to all skill levels, you and your family...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Unleash their creativity with a fun cupcake-making workshop for the entire family. Get ready for a blast of fun in this festive, family-friendly cooking class. Led by an expert pastry chef, you’ll whip up colorful fireworks cupcakes from scratch, topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream and bursting with sparkly...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A Rustic Italian Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A summer Italian meal awaits you in this cooking class. Be transported to the sunny streets of Italy without leaving the kitchen in this rustic Italian meal cooking class. Join a gourmet chef and learn some Italian cooking tips starting with making your own homemade pasta with shrimp in a tomato sauce. Pair your pasta...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Ribeyes to Galettes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Tap into your culinary creativity in this date night class with a delicious seasonal menu. Explore bold flavors and refined techniques in this fun date night cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll work together to prepare an elegant four-course menu. Learn how to perfectly sear a chile-crusted ribeye finished...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Savor the Smoke: Steaks to Creamsicles
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make the most of grilling season with this delicious seasonal menu. Fire up the flavor on the grill in this hands-on cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to prepare veggies on the grill with two dishes: a charred pepper, peach and feta salad and grilled corn with a smoky lime butter. Next, add...
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Popular Cities We Serve Near Dallas
Plano
Historic Plano provides Texans in the Dallas area with an exciting expansion of their epicurean pursuits. Expert-led cooking classes in Plano bring fantastic new flavors to the dining lives of home cooks throughout the region.
Carrollton
The sweet suburb of Carrollton is a prime location for leaving the busy city buzz of Dallas behind for an easier pace. With cooking classes in Carrollton as part of the dining scene, aspiring chefs have creative solutions that offer fabulous handmade flavor.
Irving
Creative energy from a vibrant art scene gives Irving a character unlike any Dallas region. This includes bringing imaginative cuisine to your regimen while working with world-class chefs in top-notch cooking classes in Irving.
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Dallas
How much do cooking classes in Dallas cost?
Most cooking classes range from $59 to $100 or more per person. Costs for culinary classes will vary based on the session, the chef and the size of your group. The starting price and other fees on this page can be found on this page, beside each course listing. A tiered structure is applied based on details of the course and headcount.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
There's no previous experience necessary to join in on the fun of these cooking classes. In fact, the pressure-free setting and encouraging instruction provide an easygoing introduction to the art of cooking. You can learn the basics of food prep or advance your skills to the next level, all while discovering delicious new recipes from a variety of cultures and cuisines. There are cooking lessons for all ages, including children, teens and families that bring younger cooks into the kitchen. And for anyone with a special occasion to celebrate, you can tap into the excitement of preparing a delicious meal to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, date nights and get-togethers with friends.
What should I expect during a typical class?
The catalog of the best cooking classes in Dallas provides you world-class culinary instruction from some of the finest chefs in the city. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks as eager as you are to elevate their skills. Each session provides the ingredients and tools required so you can jump into guided instruction and create the delicious dishes on the menu. The lessons unfold one step at a time, making it easier for you to relax and enjoy moments with your fellow food lovers. You may even have a chance to enjoy what you've created with your new friends after class ends.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You can master cake decorating, pasta making, creative grilling and more. With each session, you can enjoy smaller lessons that expand your skills and develop your gourmet sensibilities, like learning to balance flavors through seasoning and getting up to speed on how to use every knife in your chef's block. With cooking experiences that explore the art of specialty subjects like French pastries and Italian appetizers, you can hone in on your favorite part of the meal. For the worldly gourmet, courses focusing on regional flavors and domestic masterpieces offer a chance to sharpen your abilities while broadening your culinary horizons.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Spending quality time with your favorite people or connecting with new friends who share your love of food can enhance your life in delicious ways. You'll develop a sense of confidence in the kitchen, expand your sense of culinary creativity and gain mastery of essential skills that can serve you for a lifetime. Whether you're collecting new recipes for your repertoire with a session in Oak Cliff or practicing new techniques with a course in Deep Ellum, all cooking courses provide a chance to make new connections while working with some of the greatest chefs in Dallas and the surrounding area.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from local specialties like Tex-Mex and Southern style barbecue classes to keep things deliciously regional or try out with seafood courses that make the most of ingredients from the Gulf. There are also plenty of international courses that bring French, Italian and Mediterranean dishes to the table, as well as Asian and Latin American delight. You'll also find sessions near you that present restaurant level creations as good as anything on the menus at JOEY or the Woolworth.
Where do the classes take place?
Generally, top cooking classes in Dallas take place at the chef's home, in your home or at a prime third-party venue. Certain courses may bring a chef instructor to an office space or chosen venue for an onsite cooking experience. In these sessions, your chef will bring everything required to conduct the lesson, including specialty equipment and all necessary ingredients. Each course listing features a link to a map to let you know if your cake decorating session is in Preston Hollow or your bread making course is in Victory Park.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Dallas
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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.