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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CHEF’S PLACE
Mother's Day
Savor Tuscan Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the taste of Tuscany in this immersive cooking experience. Treat your date to an Italian experience to remember in this Tuscan-inspired cooking class. Learn how to recreate the true flavors of the region in this chef-led class. You’ll learn how to cook classic Tuscan dishes step-by-step, learning trade...
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Verified Chef
Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh Spring Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft little decadent bites of spring flavors. Bite-sized sweet treats will be on the menu of this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipe for making macarons featuring fresh spring flavors. Plus, learn the essential techniques needed to craft these decadent little...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Teppanyaki at Home
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Experience a fun, flavor-packed hibachi night at home for any occasion. Transform your kitchen into a sizzling Japanese steakhouse with this hands-on hibachi cooking class led by Chef Mary. In just 3 hours, you’ll master teppanyaki techniques using portable grills or stovetop griddles, perfect for recreating hibachi...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day
Olive Oil Infused Little Italy Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get inspired as you create authentic Italian dishes in this fun and interactive cooking class. Explore all that is enticing about Italian cuisine in this interactive cooking class. You'll combine fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, rich cheeses and fragrant olive oil to create succulent dishes that are popular in many...
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Verified Chef
Chef Miguel
Brighton
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CHEF’S PLACE
Homemade Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how delicious dim sum can be when made from scratch. You'll learn how to make delicious dim sum and dumplings in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will teach the recipes for making savory bite-sized treats. You'll make the filling using fresh ingredients. Plus, learn how to wrap and cook the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fancy French Food - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create restaurant-quality French cuisine for a special date night experience. In this indulgent cooking class, you’ll get to bring the romance of Paris to your plate. Together you’ll be shown how to create French classics step-by-step. Cancel the restaurant booking and try something new with this fun...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Flames & Tides: Seafood Hibachi
$165
Cooking Class
$165
Savor a sizzling hibachi fare showcasing the best of seafood. Experience the bold, celebratory spirit with a gourmet 3-hour hibachi cooking class that brings the premium flavors of a seafood straight from your grill. Guided by Chef Mary, you’ll use a portable hibachi or stovetop grill to master teppanyaki-style...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day
Authentic and Flaky Parisian Pastries
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Create a variety of classic French pastries in this detailed, interactive and fun cooking class. Delicate, flaky and delicious pastries are yours to enjoy in this French cooking class. Learn about essential ingredients and techniques as you roll out, mix and bake a variety of fruit-filled, chocolate and savory puff...
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Chef Miguel
Brighton
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CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic Parisian Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft the authentic flavors of Paris for a romantic date night. You'll feel like you're dining in a Parisian bistro in this romantic date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to transform fresh ingredients into a multi-course meal straight from Paris. Plus, learn essential techniques to elevate...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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CHEF’S PLACE
The Art of Bread Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a selection of tasty loaves from scratch. Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread and in this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the secrets to making it yourself. Knead and shape pillowy homemade white bread, craft a fragrant cinnamon raisin loaf and bake a rustic whole wheat country bread with...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day
Kids Cooking Series
Kids Cook, Parents Savor the Show
$95
Cooking Class
$95
A flavorful culinary lesson where kids learn, chop, sizzle and serve a hibachi-style feast. Join a kid-friendly, fun and hands-on Asian cuisine cooking class designed for kids ages 4 to 14. Young cooks will prepare a complete hibachi-style meal under the guidance of a top-rated Chef Mary.
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Verified Chef
Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Breads for the Home Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll adore adding these essential loaves to your personal cookbook. Nothing comforts quite like fresh bread and this cooking class is your ticket to the delicious world of home-baked magic. With wholesome white bread, sweet and spicy cinnamon raisin bread and whole wheat country bread with olives and rosemary on the...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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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.