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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Home-style Fajita Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From homemade tortillas and guacamole to carne asada and elotes, this is authentic Mexican cuisine. Set the standard for fajita night with a flavorful upgrade in this hands-on Mexican cooking class. Led by a skilled chef, you’ll master four traditional recipes, including the ultimate guacamole used as a dip or...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Sun-Drenched Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This four-course Italian menu explores building layers of flavor with grilling and seasonal ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create an elegant Italian meal perfect for entertaining or long family dinners. A top-tier chef will guide you through four recipes, starting with crispy polenta bites...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Sundays in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a memorable evening with elegant French cuisine you'll prepare together on your next date. In this hands-on cooking class for couples, you’ll prepare an elegant French meal with confidence and flair. Explore traditional French techniques as an expert chef guides you through four elegant dishes, including...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Handcrafted Croissant Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of croissant making by mastering dough, shaping and baking. During this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to make handcrafted croissants from scratch. An expert chef will guide you through the process of mixing, laminating, shaping and baking these flaky delights. By the end of the class,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Mochi to Beignets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the different styles and textures of donuts in this fun pastry-making class. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll explore the art of donut making with three global varieties that vary in taste and texture. Guided by an expert pastry chef, you’ll prepare pâte à choux dough for airy French beignets...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Elevated French Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spark romance in the kitchen with an engaging experience featuring French cuisine. During this cooking class, savor the sophistication of French cuisine as you and your date explore an evening of culinary refinement. From exquisite seared scallops and creamy risotto to a decadent French dessert, this experience is...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Bright Flavors of Provence
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the flavors and dishes of Provence while perfecting key French techniques. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll explore foundational French techniques and prepare an elegant Provençal-style meal in this hands-on cooking class. Pan-roast chicken and finish with a lemony sauce with olives and capers....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Rustic Summer Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a five-star summer menu with fresh, seasonal ingredients and refined Southern flavors. Channel the essence of summer in this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll grill, bake and fry a delicious meal. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll whip up four recipes, including golden-fried corn fritters with herbed...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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The Americana Bake-Off
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate summer with award-worthy desserts, from pies to cakes and s’mores.
Channel your inner county fair champion in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Create carnival-worthy funnel cakes dusted with confectioner sugar, bake a double-crust blueberry pie from scratch and craft dreamy s’mores bars that capture...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Simple Italian, Simply Elegant Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are expertly prepared for this delicious four-course Italian feast. This hands-on cooking class highlights the balance and elegance of Italian cuisine. Guided by a world-class chef, use simple, seasonal ingredients to create a memorable Italian feast. Start with a sweet and savory...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A French Bistro Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional French techniques in this Parisian-inspired class featuring iconic moules frites and chocolate mousse. With this hands-on cooking class, led by an expert chef, you’ll create a three-course French meal while learning time-honored techniques. Poach eggs with firm whites and runny yolks for an...
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Southlake
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Classic French Cooking Made Simple
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the art of French cooking with a seasonal, four-course culinary experience. In this chef-led cooking class, you’ll prepare a beautifully balanced four-course French menu inspired by the season and the flavors of Provence. You’ll grill salmon to flaky perfection and top it with lemon-dill butter. Master the...
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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.