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 TRAVELS TO YOU
Great for Groups of 2-30
Roll to Win a Sushi Challenge
$165
Team Building Activity
$165
Learn to roll sushi, bond with your crew and enjoy a sweet ending. This team building activity is perfect for groups looking to connect, collaborate and have fun in a dynamic cooking class. Whether you're planning a company event or celebrating with friends, this hands-on experience is made for all kinds of...
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Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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Great for Groups of 2-40
Flavor Meets Teamwork in Dumpling Duel
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join a dumpling making competition to boost teamwork, creativity and culinary skills. Experience an engaging and high-energy team building activity that brings people together through the joy of cooking. Whether you're planning a company event, a celebration or a casual get-together, this experience is a flavorful way...
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Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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Hearty Italian Favorites Made Fresh
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy classic Italian dishes like pasta and tiramisu with a twist in this fun class. Enjoy the comforting flavors and satisfying taste of your favorite Italian dishes any day of the week with this hands-on cooking class. With instruction from an expert chef, you’ll prepare Italian comfort food with ease, including...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Sushi Rolling for Beginners
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the art of crafting sushi rolls and more from an esteemed chef. You'll feel like a true sushi chef in this engaging, hands-on cooking class focused on sushi-making. Chef Mary will teach you the skills and techniques to craft the perfect sushi rolls from scratch.
Begin the class with a cucumber and crab salad...
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Chef Mary
Serving the Detroit area
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Dim Sum Sampler
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dim Sum serves as a delightful catalyst for bringing people together around the table. Discover the art and magic of dim sum in this cooking class. Delve into the hands-on experience of making two types of dumplings while mastering the art of forming, folding, pleating, and steaming. Learn to create fluffy steamed...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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From Corn Fritters to Berry Cobbler
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a soulful summer meal that's a little bit Southern and entirely from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll savor the tastes of summer with every delicious course. Guided by a master chef, you'll learn how to fry light and crispy corn fritters with creamy herbed aioli. Then, glaze juicy pork chops with...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Plant-Based Sushi Making
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Harness the flavor of vegetables for fresh vegan and vegetarian sushi rolls made from scratch. In this hands-on Asian cooking class, Chef Mary will teach you how to create gourmet plant-based renditions of your favorite sushi rolls and Japanese dishes using classic techniques. Your top-rated sushi chef will guide you...
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Chef Mary
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Breakfast Pastry Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
After this dedicated cooking class, you’ll never need to stop by the bakery again. Why make an early trip to the bakery when you could learn to make your favorite morning pastries at home in this exciting cooking class? With help from a renowned chef, you’ll learn the essential skills required to rustle up a trio...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Fried Treat Friday
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn three global varieties of donuts in this fun pastry-making class. With this crave-worthy cooking class, you'll explore donut-making with three types that vary in texture from chewy to crispy. Guided by a world-class pastry chef, you'll learn to make powdered sugar-dusted beignets, bright berry fritters with a...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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A Taste of Italy’s Outdoors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a taste of Tuscan summer dining without having to pack a bag!. This cooking class is tailor-made for those dreaming of Italy’s world-renowned cuisine and sun-drenched coastlines. In it, you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to master an array of traditional Italian techniques, employing them to whip up...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Sablés to Truffles
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a trio of French pastries with this elegant dessert-making class. From crisp shortbread cookies to silky ganache, this hands-on cooking class explores the textures and tastes of French sweets. Led by a skilled pastry chef, you’ll create three pâtisserie classics, including a show-stopping Paris-Brest filled...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Classic French Bistro Comforts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a classic bistro meal using traditional French techniques. With guidance from a master chef, you’ll learn the techniques behind France’s most beloved comfort foods in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with a frisée salad dressed in warm vinaigrette and crowned with a perfectly poached egg and bacon...
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Troy
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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.