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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Gourmet Grape Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your culinary companion to a night of wine-infused cooking. Master the art of infusing food with wine in this dedicated couple’s cooking class. In it, you and your favorite foodie will learn from a renowned chef, getting hands-on with wine-soaked dishes that are sure to level up your future date nights. Think...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Downton Kitchen Vibes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a refined evening inspired by Downton Abbey. Savor an elegant menu that mimics the Downton Abbey theme in this unique cooking class. Alongside an expert chef, you’ll make perfectly seared scallops in champagne beurre blanc with tender green beans almondine. Elevate the experience by learning how to craft...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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A Taste of the Italian Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse your cooking with authentic Italian flavors in this chef-led class. This cooking class focuses on the world-renowned culinary traditions of sun-soaked Italy. Specifically, you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to recreate dishes traditionally enjoyed in late summer. You’ll create a menu featuring wild...
Verified Chef
Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Tastes of Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in a romantic escapade through the kitchens of Paris! Master your culinary skills in this French-inspired cooking class. You and your partner will create lasting memories as a chef instructor guides you in crafting elevated French cuisine. Discover how to perfectly balance flavors, prepare traditional sauces...
Verified Chef
Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Timeless French Cooking at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of France’s classic cookbook in this hands-on class. Bring bistro-level cuisine to your home table when you sign up to this dedicated French cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, the class promises to have you cooking classic French meals in no time at all. Think salmon en papillote, herb-roasted...
Verified Chef
Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Master Macaron Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Revel in French flair with macaron delights. Experience French patisserie with this exciting cooking class experience. An expert chef will teach you how to create two elegant varieties of French macarons. You’ll discover professional techniques for whipping meringue, piping, shaping and baking these iconic treats to...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Secrets of the Bistro
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with skills worthy of the finest French bistro. This hands-on cooking class offers the chance to unlock the secrets behind France’s most delicious culinary traditions. Learning from a master chef, you’ll learn to create a show-stopping savory menu, all centered around a pan-roasted...
Verified Chef
Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Vine & Dine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in an evening filled with wine, laughter and love! Savor a sophisticated, wine-infused menu in this elevated cooking class led by a five-star chef. Begin with a roasted beet salad drizzled with a bold Cabernet vinaigrette, then sear prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a rich Chianti sauce. Finish the meal with...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Meatballs and Spaghetti - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
An Italian classic becomes a shared culinary experience for cooks of all ages. Invite your crew to join a family-friendly cooking class that reveals how easy it is to make your own delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner. Your host instructor conducts the fun as you craft fresh spaghetti, traditional sauce and hearty...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Spectacular Spaghetti - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Have oodles and noodles of fun! Bring the whole family to this fun cooking class for a tasty and classic Italian dinner. A chef instructor will show you how to make spaghetti from scratch with flavorful meatballs and homemade tomato sauce. Together, craft a delectable main, a chopped side salad and enjoy a sweet treat...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Chef's Selections - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Your esteemed host provides a session in culinary creativity for two. Enter the kitchen with your favorite culinary partner for a date night cooking class where first-rate cuisine is the key to romance. Let your host instructor lead you through an expert session featuring tenderloin-filled Wellington, farro topped...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Expert Specialties - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your meals like a professional chef! In this hands-on cooking class, you and your partner will discover how to craft beloved chef specialties. You'll learn how to prepare a restaurant-quality dish using seasonal vegetables, herbs and spices. Master professional techniques and explore tips and tricks to perfect...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
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.

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Requires Proof of Vaccine
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