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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Famous Fall Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in Love with Macarons! Master your macaron craft with this in-depth cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to create the perfect batter, pipe the ideal shape and blend the most delectable filling for this iconic confectionary treat. You'll be following a fall-themed recipe. Take your baking...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Skills Focus: The Art of Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a pasta-making string to your culinary bow in this chef-led class. Finally add fresh pasta to your home cooking repertoire when you sign up to this hands-on and immersive cooking class. A renowned chef with over a decade’s experience leads the way, showing you how to make fresh dough and then roll it out to...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Cocina Latina
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a vibrant menu inspired by Latin street food favorites. Take a flavorful journey through Latin America in this hands-on cooking class, featuring smoky and spicy flavors. Learn from a five-star chef how to craft spice-rubbed Peruvian grilled chicken, hearty rice with chorizo and black-eyed peas and creamy rajas...
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Troy
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A Latin Taste Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with this hands-on exploration of Latin cuisine. Get set to spice up your weekly meals and wow your dinner guests with help from this hands-on cooking class. With a renowned chef leading the way, you’ll master dishes that are filled to bursting with flavor. Think Peruvian spice-rubbed...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Roll in Love - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to roll restaurant-style sushi, together! Roll into an unforgettable experience with this hands-on cooking class for two. Guided by an expert, you'll learn to create a variety of flavorful rolls, from crispy shrimp tempura to spicy tuna and fresh veggie hand rolls. Master the art of sushi rice and curate...
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Troy
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Flavors of the Korean Grill
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your future dinners with sizzling secrets straight from the Korean cookbook. Take a leaf out of Seoul’s sizzling cookbook in this immersive and hands-on cooking class. Following the lead of a world-class chef, you’ll make Korean BBQ favorites like grilled bulgogi beef lettuce wraps. To complement your...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Bake a Croissant Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a classic French pastry! Croissant baking is one of the most popular cooking classes offered, for good reason. An expert chef will show you how to craft delectable, melt-in-your-mouth croissants from scratch using traditional techniques for dough making and laminating. You'll leave with lifelong skills to keep...
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Troy
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Baking With the Harvest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse your baking with the seasonal flavors of fall. If you’re hoping to harness the flavors of harvest season, this fall-time cooking class is the perfect place to start. Sign up and you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to bake with autumn comfort in mind. You’ll quickly get to grips with seasonal baking...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Knifing Excellence
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master meals by mastering your knife skills. This exciting cooking class will have you chopping like a pro. You’ll learn important knife-handling and safety skills alongside a five-star chef. Start with a comforting minestrone soup and vibrant panzanella salad. Master the art of bistecca alla fiorentina, a...
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Troy
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Downton Abbey Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This class blends Downton-style cooking with state-of-the-art equipment. Experience the elegance of Downton Abbey in this unique cooking class. Designed for devoted fans, you’ll discover how to blend classic post-Edwardian grandeur with contemporary culinary techniques, all under the guidance of an esteemed chef. In...
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Ann Arbor
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Prime Cuts - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a romantic steakhouse meal, perfect for two. Treat your special someone to a steakhouse-inspired cooking class. With guidance from a chef instructor, you’ll perfectly sear steak and top it with rich butter. Add bold flavor with luxurious creamed kale and top it all off with thyme and Gruyère popovers. For...
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Troy
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Picture-Perfect Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Couples who love cooking can bring the timeless tastes and textures of Paris to life. If flying to France for dinner with your sweetheart is out of reach, this hands-on cooking class is the next-best thing. Your skilled instructor leads you in a culinary dance with steps that include beurre blanc-topped scallops,...
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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.