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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Knife Skills and Rustic Italian Cuisine
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master essential knife cuts while preparing a rustic Tuscan meal from start to sweet finish. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn techniques for precision knife work from brunoise to batonette. Led by a top-tier chef, you’ll dice root vegetables for minestrone, cube fresh ripe tomatoes and crusty bread for...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Savor Spain: Coastal Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover Spain’s bold coastal flavors through seafood paella, savory tapas and a rich custard dessert. Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of Spanish cuisine with a hands-on cooking class full of flavor. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare classic seafood paella infused with saffron, crunchy...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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The Ultimate Steakhouse Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Wow your partner with steak, gourmet sides and a flawless vanilla bean crème brûlée. Couples master a crowd-pleasing steakhouse meal in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a top-level chef, you’ll learn to pan-sear steaks topped with gorgonzola-shallot butter. Then, whip up garlic-creamed kale and bake perfectly...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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French Elegance for English Nobility
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delicate French dishes take center stage in this Downton Abbey-inspired culinary experience. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll toast to tradition with a romantic Edwardian menu inspired by the movie Downton Abbey 3. Led by a skilled chef, you’ll craft four dishes, including seared scallops in champagne beurre...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Ultimate Southern Comfort Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make your favorite comfort food from soft pretzels to pulled pork sliders. This hands-on cooking class is designed for foodies craving bold, comforting Southern-inspired dishes. Guided by a top-tier chef, you’ll bake homemade soft pretzels and craft creamy beer cheese dip. Roast spicy Buffalo...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A Night in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a fabulous French feast at home. If you’re looking to connect with your date over good food and new skills, check out this hands-on cooking class. From fresh plump scallops to gratin potatoes in perfectly balanced French sauces, you and your date will enjoy a meal like never before. You’ll end your perfect...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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An Italian Feast: Early Fall Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft an early fall Italian feast with juicy pork chops and rustic apple crostata. Perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party, this hands-on cooking class celebrates late summer’s bounty. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll prepare a menu featuring pan-seared pork chops with fresh salsa verde, creamy mushroom...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Colorful Confections: French Macaron Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake and decorate perfect vanilla macarons with elegant fillings and professional presentation tips. Create stunning vanilla macarons in this hands-on cooking class. Led by an expert pastry chef, you’ll learn the science, traditional techniques and artistry behind meringue and macaronage, how to avoid hollow shells...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Scallion Pancakes to Beef Bulgogi
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the contrasting textures, temperature and flavors of traditional Korean cuisine with four authentic dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll master authentic Korean recipes that balance savory, sweet, chewy, crunchy, hot and cold in every dish. Led by a top-level chef, you'll marinate and grill beef...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Pour, Stir, Savor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A wine-inspired class for couples featuring bold flavors and elegant hands-on techniques. Wine meets romance in this hands-on cooking class for couples. With guidance from a top-level chef, you’ll learn how to deglaze, reduce and cook with wine in four elegant dishes. From prosciutto-wrapped chicken in Chianti sauce...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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A Menu for Downton Abbey Nobility
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the world of Downton Abbey with elegant French classics and refined cooking techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll craft a noble Edwardian menu inspired by Downton Abbey 3. With guidance from a top-tier chef, you’ll prepare seared scallops in champagne beurre blanc, almond-kissed green beans...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Late Harvest Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From herb-slicked pork chops to apple crostata, this class bridges summer brightness and autumn warmth. This hands-on cooking class celebrates bold herbs, earthy mushrooms and the first apples of the season with an Italian-inspired feast. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll prepare pan-seared pork chops with bright...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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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.

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