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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Rustic Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport yourself to the Italian countryside with this tantalizing workshop Rediscover your passion for authentic Italian cuisine in this rustic cooking class. A chef instructor will help you master traditional culinary techniques to transform regional ingredients into the flavorsome dishes we all know and love. If...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Latin American Tour - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your partner on a culinary journey to Latin America. Raise the heat on your next date night with a cooking class exploring the ingredients and tastes of Latin America. Led by the chef instructor, you’ll balance big flavors and a touch of spice to create knockout dishes like churrascaria-style steak. Then, cool...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Kids Cooking Series
Junior Baking Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day summer series focuses on baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes and savory bread. This exciting week of cooking classes invites kids to whisk, stir and knead their way through five delicious days of baking. Guided by a skilled chef, young bakers ages 7–11 will try their hand at sweet treats and savory...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Delicate and Decadent Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn what it takes to craft delicious macarons with expert guidance. This hands-on cooking class will have you making delicate, crisp-yet-chewy macarons to rival your local pâtissière in no time. You’ll learn the secrets to preparing a smooth batter, perfect feet and fillings with expert guidance from a top-rated...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Teens Cooking Series
Next-Level Baking for Teens
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This weeklong summer camp builds upon foundational baking skills with advanced techniques and recipes. This hands-on cooking class series is designed for teens aged 12 and older who want to go beyond basic cookies and cupcakes. Over five days, students will learn about stabilized fillings for pastry, laminated dough...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Bold Thai Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to craft an incredible Thai feast from scratch. This Thai cooking class is the ultimate date night experience, packed with sweet-spiced flavors and fantastic company. You’ll work on your technique for making incredible pad Thai from scratch, stir-frying rice noodles with just the right balance of sweet,...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Master Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the perfect dumplings in this dim sum masterclass Delicious dim sum is hard to resist, in this cooking class you can learn how to make your own dumplings completely from scratch. From fresh and flavorsome fillings to the perfect dim sum dough, a top chef will share the secrets and top tips to mastering this...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Go Nuts for Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook up a batch of your own donuts in this well-rounded session. Making your own donuts is a hole-in-one with this cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor, you’ll learn how to make and prove your own donut dough, before shaping and frying. At the end of the session, you’ll have three flavors of donuts and the...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Latin American - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your loved one to an exquisite Latin American dining experience Join us for a sizzling Date Night cooking class as we delve into the vibrant flavors and ingredients of Latin America! An expert chef will guide you through the art of harmonizing spicy elements with other tastes, mastering the churrascaria-style...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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The Art of Korean Barbecue
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy Korean barbecue from home thanks to this chef-led session. Learn to make authentic Korean with this fiery cooking class. Led by a master chef, you’ll learn grilling techniques to perfectly cook Korean classics like crispy marinated beef served in lettuce leaves and glass noodles with vegetables. Even better,...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Father's Day
Trattoria Tastes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Warm up your evening with an array of handcrafted Italian delights. Discover the difference trattoria dining makes from the other side of the kitchen in a date night cooking class that lets you play with your food! Specialties like steak tagliata, handmade fettuccine with pancetta and artichokes and decadent vanilla...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Kids Cooking Series
Kids’ Summer Baking Series
$250
Cooking Class
$250
Treat your culinary kids to a four-day sweet and savory baking bonanza. Over four engaging days, this cooking class series is sure to help your curious culinary kids level up their kitchen game. It’s led by a renowned chef who’ll teach your little ones essentials across baking, food preparation and kitchen safety....
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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.