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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Southern Chicken Explosion
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mastering Nashville Hot Chicken through thrilling Southern cooking. Join us in an exciting cooking class and discover the flavors of the South. Learn the techniques to create the iconic Nashville-style Hot Chicken, with its signature spicy and crispy taste. You'll also get to prepare a delicious side dish of sautéed...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Seasonal Surf and Turf Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to dive into an impressive seasonal surf and turf menu with Chef Chris. In this hands-on class with Chef Chris, you will learn how to prepare a four-course surf and turf menu using fresh, in-season ingredients and simple cooking techniques that yield wonderfully complex flavor profiles.
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Chef Chris
Serving the Dallas area
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Make Nashville Hot Chicken
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make the very best Nashville hot chicken through this fun cooking session. Take a trip down south through this cooking class as you embark on a culinary journey through the history of Nashville hot chicken. Learn to make succulent chicken dishes, focusing on the techniques required to make the finest...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Mother's Day
Tuscan Tastes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rekindle romance with a trip to Italy without ever leaving the house. Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Tuscany with a cooking class for two, and rediscover the intimacy of a shared culinary experience. Get comfy in the kitchen together to master the art of searing meats, cooking tasty side dishes and creating...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Cooking With The Bear
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive into the world of the hit show with a fantastic Philly-inspired menu. Say "Yes, Chef!" to an in-person cooking class that brings you face-to-face with dishes served up by Carmy and crew on "The Bear". You'll prepare a menu with equal parts gourmet artistry and Philly comfort in every dish.
Begin with fried...
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Verified Chef
Chef Chris
Serving the Dallas area
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Tenacious Tuscan Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Try out cooking the finest Italian food for this date night cooking session. Tuscan and Italian food hold a tight grasp as one of the finest cuisines in the world and through this cooking class, you can learn how to make these delectable dishes. This is a special date night idea, where you can not only develop new...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Macarons for Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Macarons make great gifts for loved ones. Join our cooking class and discover the art of making delectable pastries. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, from achieving the perfect batter consistency to skillfully piping the ideal shapes. You'll learn the secrets behind creating luscious ganache...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Asian Cuisine Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to manipulate and combine ingredients to create flavor-explosive Asian dishes. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Chris will guide you in expertly combining classic flavors and ingredients to experience an authentic taste of Asian cuisine.
Start by crafting vegetable egg rolls paired with a sweet...
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Chef Chris
Serving the Dallas area
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Make Magical Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Understand the techniques required to make macarons in this fun and innovative cooking session. Whether you absolutely love macarons or you simply want to expand your baking skills, this cooking class is the perfect chance to make magical macarons and improve your culinary techniques. An expert chef will guide you in...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Dim Sum Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A culinary treat of bite-sized morsels of joy. Join this exciting, interactive cooking class that focuses on making perfect dumplings. Learn the steps to create, fold, pleat and steam these delicious savory bites. You will also learn the process of making dough for the wrappers and preparing fresh fillings for...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Classic Sushi Rolls
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to learn how to prepare classic sushi rolls and more from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Chris, you will learn how to prepare a variety of flavorful rolls and appetizers using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and traditional Japanese sushi-making techniques.
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Chef Chris
Serving the Dallas area
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Delicious Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the skills required to make a variety of dim sum dishes in this session. You will learn to make delicious dim sum dishes in this hands-on and refreshing cooking class. Dim sum dishes are perfect for sampling and sharing tasty plates of food. An expert chef will show you how to make a variety of dim sum dishes...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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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.