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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Fire-Kissed Mexican Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate with a Mexican feast featuring carne asada fajitas, elotes and homemade corn tortillas. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use the grill to add smokiness to an authentic Mexican meal. An expert chef will share the ultimate guacamole recipe, perfect as a dip or condiment. Then, grill marinated carne...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Spanish Culinary Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Go on a Spanish culinary journey, mastering traditional dishes and flavors. Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain through this immersive cooking class! Learn to cook authentic Paella on the stove, prepare stuffed dates wrapped in serrano ham and create a delectable olive oil-infused dessert. Transport yourself to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Chicken Milanese and Rustic Crostata
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a rustic yet elegant four-course Italian menu featuring chicken Milanese and a nectarine-blueberry crostata. Get inspired by Italy’s bold simplicity in this hands-on cooking class. Start with an agrodolce antipasto featuring bruschetta topped with creamy ricotta and roasted grapes. Guided by an expert chef,...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Summertime French Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spark romance, laughter and conversation in this fun date night event with five-star French cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class for couples, you'll create a four-course French bistro menu perfect for romantic al fresco dining. With guidance from an expert chef, you'll master roast chicken Provençal flavored with...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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French Fare for All Seasons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a refined French feast featuring four elegant, seasonal courses. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn essential French techniques while preparing a seasonal feast. With guidance from an expert chef, you'll grill salmon to juicy perfection and melt a bright lemon-dill butter to finish. Blanch and shock...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Vibrant Seasonal Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of seasonal macarons with summer-inspired flavors in this delightful baking experience. During this summer-inspired cooking class, you'll learn to master the art of crafting French macarons. You'll focus on crafting two delectable flavors - S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake. An expert chef will teach...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Backyard Summer Bounty
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the ultimate summertime feast with caramelized pork chops, corn fritters and berry cobbler. Celebrate long summer days with this delicious menu bursting with seasonal ingredients. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll master a menu of refined Southern classics, including golden corn fritters with aioli, pork chops...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Grilled Tuscan Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring bold, simple Italian flavors to life in this fun date night cooking class. In this date night cooking class, you’ll travel through Italy via your plate. Working hands-on, an expert chef will guide you both through four Tuscan dishes that celebrate seasonal cooking. Together, you’ll grill steak tagliata,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A Southern French Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
With Provençal flavors and classic techniques, you’ll add elegant French cuisine to weeknight meals. Unlock rustic French flavors and learn new culinary techniques in this hands-on cooking class. With expert guidance from a chef, you’ll master caramelization with pan-seared chicken with a bright, briny...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Mastering Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master three French desserts and traditional baking techniques in this fun dessert-making workshop. Discover that you can craft the elegant pastries found in a Parisian pâtisserie window with this hands-on cooking class. Guided step-by-step by an expert pastry chef, you’ll master pâte à choux dough for the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Noodle Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Skip takeout and master your favorite Asian dishes with this family-friendly culinary event. Celebrate together time and learn new culinary skills with this hands-on cooking class featuring your family’s favorite Chinese takeout dishes. Guided step by step by an expert chef, families will prepare easy-to-follow...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Thai Summer Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare refreshing summer dishes with this Thai feast featuring five traditional recipes. This hands-on cooking class highlights key elements of Thai cuisine, balancing sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavors in every dish. Led by a master chef, you’ll discover flavorful marinades, umami-rich sauces and traditional...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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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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