Cooking Classes in Detroit
Best Cooking Classes in Detroit for your next culinary journey
Explore the evolving culinary scene of the Motor City with cooking classes in Detroit. From making fresh pasta from scratch to baking indulgent pastries, Detroit cooking courses offer hands-on lessons for both novice and advanced cooks. Dive into the city's diverse flavors, from classic American comfort foods to global influences, with the guidance of five-star chefs. These cooking courses in Motown allow you to explore iconic local dishes like Detroit-style pizza, slow-braised short ribs and smoked BBQ burgers. For those in nearby areas like Ferndale, West Bloomfield or Southfield, Detroit's cooking classes are just minutes away and well worth the short trip. Book your spot today and taste the best of Detroit’s dynamic culinary scene!
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Steak With a Seasonal Twist - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall with a romantic steak-centered cooking experience. Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in Ann Arbor. With guidance from Chef Daniel or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes...
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Ann Arbor
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Pizzeria Nights - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
It's a pizza family night! The whole family will join in the fun of pizza making in this cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to prepare the perfect dough and craft a delectable pizza sauce, then roll out your dough for the best part: toppings! Kids will love adding their favorite toppings to their pizza...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Comfort Food Made for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the season with rich, satisfying recipes and festive techniques. Celebrate autumn in this hands-on cooking class in Ann Arbor with Chef Daniel or one of the talented resident chefs. You’ll prepare tender pork chops glazed with beer and maple syrup, then craft traditional spaetzle tossed in brown butter....
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Ann Arbor
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Cook a Festive Family Style Mexican Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get hands-on with rich, cozy Mexican flavors. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in Detroit. Join Chef Arra or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also prepare guacamole, elote-style Mexican street...
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Troy
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Refined Italian Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Go upscale with an Italian menu that fills your table with magnificent possibilities. All the fabulous flavor you love in fine Italian dining is yours to recreate with this eye-opening cooking class. From crafting handmade pasta using a traditional recipe for hearty dough to achieving a perfect sear on fresh scallops...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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French Quarter Style Meets Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the flavors of the Big Easy in every bite. Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in Detroit. Join Chef Arra or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook red beans spiced with Cajun...
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Troy
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Ooky Spooky Cookies - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Let the delicious haunting begin with a family-friendly baking session! Chills and thrills abound in this family-oriented cooking class where conjuring baked goods for Halloween is the trickiest treat of all! Follow your illuminating spirit guide through a spine-tingling lesson in classic doughs, delicious frostings...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Pumpkin Sweets for Snuggly Nights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook up pumpkin-packed treats with seasonal flair. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in Detroit. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Arra or a talented resident chef will guide you in blending your own...
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Troy
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Unique Pasta Making Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fun of crafting handmade pasta from scratch! This cooking class is designed to show you the significant difference between homemade pasta and store bought. An expert chef instructor will help you mix homemade pasta dough, mold them into shapes and curate unique fillings and sauces for your perfect pasta...
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Troy
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Tuscan Land and Sea
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse in the flavors of the Tuscan coast! Indulge in a surf and turf meal in this Tuscan cooking class. The flavors of Italy are adored for their savory goodness and familiar comforts and a five-star chef instructor will show you how to recreate the meal as if they came straight out of a Tuscan bistro. Master your...
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Troy
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Fall Inspired Steak Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sear steak and share laughs in a festive fall date night. Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in Detroit. With guidance from Chef Arra or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes topped with a...
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Troy
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Explore French Fall Techniques - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook side-by-side for a night of laughter, flavor and romance. Celebrate romance in this fall-inspired French cooking class in Detroit. With guidance from Chef Arra or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, craft a fragrant thyme potato gratin and create a vibrant beet and haricot vert...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Detroit
How much do cooking classes in Detroit cost?
Your cost for each cooking class Differs slightly, based on the size of your group, the session you choose and the chef conducting the course. The starting cost and any fees are displayed next to the listings on this page. Structure is applied based on the head count and class details to determine final charges. The average class costs anywhere from $59 to $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These cooking classes are great for cooks of all abilities looking to take their culinary skills in new directions while enjoying fun times with great people. Even if you're brand new to cooking, you can get your footing with skillful instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. If cooking is old hat to you, you'll find techniques and gourmet menus that help you expand your abilities. Everyone from kids to teens to families can come together in the kitchen to see what delicious things they can create. And if you have romance in mind, date night cooking courses and couples culinary sessions are sure to season your together time.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Thanks to a crack selection of top cooking classes in Detroit, you can expect supreme instruction in culinary artistry from a local legend on the dining scene. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is provided, including all the tools and ingredients required to create your chosen menu. You'll work among a group of gourmet creatives in a stress-free environment where encouragement is a key ingredient. Participate in a community that encourages success for everyone. Once finished, you may have the chance to enjoy your finished meal and forge new connections with your fellow foodies. If you choose a make-and-take session, you can enjoy your creations at home with your friends and family.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
There are specific skills for you to master in all culinary classes, whether you're learning to bake breads from around the world, developing your talent for creating soul food classics or whipping up a designer dessert. Practice essential skills that help you get the most out of your knives and take your favorite kitchen tools into new territory. With an international course, you can perfect your ability to create custom pasta dishes or learn to turn wholesome ingredients into a Mediterranean feast. And with domestic sessions on the menu, everything from classic steakhouse methods to the best of Southern dining are yours to explore.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
You find benefits in every aspect of taking the best cooking classes in Detroit, from the confidence you acquire by working with some of the city's stellar culinary talent to the opportunities to spend quality time with your favorite people while working together in the kitchen. Collect fantastic recipes that bring new flavor to your existing lineup and practice the skills required to re-create them again and again. You can also create new connections with fellow foodies stationed everywhere from Greektown to New Center. And when special occasions are on the calendar, there's no benefit more meaningful than having a chance to round up your friends and family for a lesson in the sweetness of life.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Jump into cooking experiences that represent the best of domestic dining and New American cuisine or go with something more exotic with a Thai or Japanese session. You'll find a range of specialty courses that highlight international breads, Italian desserts, classic croissants, cake and cookie decoration, sushi prep and more. With courses in popular global fare like French, Mediterranean and Spanish, you can bring a taste of the Old World to your table.
Where do the classes take place?
You can find cooking classes near you that happen either in your home, your instructor's home or a separate locale equipped for cooking classes. There are also sessions in which the instructor arrives at a worksite or separate location to provide onsite instruction. In these sessions, the instructor also brings along everything they'll need to conduct the class. You'll find a map image in every class listing that lets you know where in town your class will take place.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Detroit
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.