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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Tuscan Table Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of Italy to your table with this dedicated chef-led class. Get to the heart of Italian cooking in this authentic and immersive cooking class. Inspired by traditional trattoria favorites, a renowned chef will teach you to prepare a menu with classics like chicken Milanese, toasted bruschetta with ricotta...
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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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Luxurious France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in a delightful experience of exploring the art of French cuisine together. Embark on a culinary journey together through coastal France in this cooking class for two. Discover the art of searing scallops and crafting a creamy risotto that captures the essence of coastal flavors. A chef instructor will guide...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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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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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Seafood & Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the joy of creating delicious surf dishes from land and sea together. Date night will never be the same as you explore exciting twists on the classic surf-and-turf dinner. Learn essential techniques for grilling juicy steak and crafting flavorful crab cakes from scratch. Indulge in the ultimate dessert...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Cucina Fresca
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a four-course Italian feast with traditional dishes, from a sweet-savory bruschetta to rustic crostata. Celebrate the fresh flavors of seasonal Italian cuisine in this fully immersive cooking class. Guided by a master chef, you’ll prepare a delicious menu featuring light yet satisfying dishes, including...
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Troy
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Delicious Buttery Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the irresistible allure of homemade croissants baked to perfection. In this cooking class, learn the secrets behind crafting the perfect croissant—flaky, buttery, and irresistible. The chef instructor will guide you through the intricacies of mixing and laminating the dough to shaping and baking these...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Paris Love - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the enchanting allure of Paris, where every corner promises romance and adventure. Indulge in a captivating cooking class with a romantic French dinner crafted by your hands. Immerse yourself in pan-roasting poultry accompanied by delicious mashed potatoes with the richness of brown butter. Make the perfect...
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Troy
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Homestyle Takeout - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Unlock the secret to takeout-style Chinese cooking. This family-friendly cooking class gives everybody in your clan the chance to whip up their Chinese takeout favorites. That’s right, you and your kids (aged seven and over) can benefit from the guidance of a world-class chef. You’ll spend the session sharpening...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Rustic Southern French Elegance
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential French techniques and classic Provençal recipes with this elegant four-course feast. With guidance from an expert chef, you’ll master four traditional French dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Build layers of flavor by searing and simmering chicken in a bright, savory sauce of roasted lemon,...
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Troy
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Luxury Parisian Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Level up your cooking together with recipes straight from the bistros of Paris. Celebrate your shared love of fine French flavor in this intimate date night cooking class. With a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll master bistro staples like pan-roasted chicken with fine herbs and wholegrain mustard sauce,...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Sea Savory Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create delicious dishes together and savor the shared experience of culinary discovery. In this cooking class for two, explore new twists on the classic surf and turf dinner. Learn techniques for the juiciest grilled steak and delicious crab cakes using the freshest ingredients from land and sea. End the evening with...
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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
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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