Cooking Classes in Jacksonville
Best Cooking Classes in Jacksonville for your next culinary journey
Known as The First Coast, as you might expect, cooking classes in Jacksonville offer a fantastic opportunity to hone your seafood cooking skills. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Deerwood, Julington Creek or Avondale, in a city that’s known for its food it couldn’t be easier to find an esteemed local chef to teach their hard-earned culinary secrets. From classes that showcase the aforementioned seafood to those that teach the basics of French patisserie, pasta making, Spanish cookery and more, cooking experiences in Jacksonville are as varied as they are exciting. Ready to jump in and immerse yourself in the city’s thriving food scene? Then be sure to book your cooking class in Jacksonville today!
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Luxurious French - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Escape to coastal France for your next date night Indulge in a luxurious French coastal cuisine dinner in this cooking class. Under the guidance of a top-rated chef-instructor, you will learn the essentials for handling food, how to master the techniques for searing scallops and how to achieve and perfect making a...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Southern French Delicacies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a four course, French-inspired meal from scratch. Discover the rich flavors of French cooking in this indulgent cooking class. Start by making chicken with capers, olives and roasted lemons for a bold, briny main. Then, craft a ratatouille tart with tender vegetables layered in flaky pastry. A crisp salade...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Sea and Land Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This date night, enjoy a meal using ingredients from both the land and sea Do something different this date night by taking your date on a sea and land delights date night cooking class. During this romantic cooking class, a gourmet chef will guide you through the process of creating a meal from scratch. Start by...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Homemade French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make the perfect sweet and savory croissant. Discover the secret to making a delectable, flaky French croissant in this croissant cooking class. You'll learn, under the guidance of a professional chef instructor, all that goes into making the French delicacy. You will mix your own dough made from scratch,...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Asian Takeout at Home - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Perfect for all ages, this class is fun, practical and a great alternative to takeout. Bring the whole family together in this hands-on cooking class where you'll recreate Asian takeout favorites at home. Kids and adults will team up to make flavorful lo mein packed with fresh vegetables, then learn to roll and cook...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Paris is for Lovers - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a French meal you've prepared yourselves in this culinary lesson for two. Bring the charm of Paris to your evening with this romantic cooking class for two. Start by pan-roasting chicken with fresh herbs and a savory mustard sauce. Then, create truffled pommes Anna—delicate, thinly sliced potatoes arranged in...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Chocolate Dessert Recipes Worth Mastering
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore sweet culinary techniques in this chocolate-themed experience. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Jacksonville. With help from Chef Bronson or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Chocolate Lover's Extravaganza
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Simplicity and creativity make these delicious treats an easy endeavor for any chef. Invite a little extra sweetness into your life by stepping into the kitchen for a cooking class were chocolate rules the day. From robing delicate honeycomb candy in luxurious chocolate to making a hand rolled truffles flavored with...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Happy Home Baking - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Share a special session in the kitchen with chefs of all ages from your household. Introduce your young cooks to culinary creativity with a family-friendly cooking class focused on sweet treats. You and your little gourmets collaborate on whoopie pies delicious brownie s'mores bars and tasty elephant ears for a tray...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Festival of Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
There's a party happening in the kitchen and you're invited! Come take part in a festive cooking class celebrates milestone year in the life of an institution in the culinary world. Experience the thrill of expert led gourmet lessons and garlic chicken, whipped potatoes, frisée salad and elegant chocolate soufflé...
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Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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French Dining Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give your culinary skills a gourmet edge with these essential dishes. Whether it's adding shaved fennel and dill to tender salmon, incorporating herbs into roasted potatoes, topping braised leeks with fresh vinaigrette or baking delicious handmade crepes, every technique in this informative cooking class leads you to...
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Adventures of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Expand your slate of authentic Italian dishes with these fantastic creations. There's no better way to bring delicious Italian dining to your table than this hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. Craft your own fettuccini, assemble a kale and nectarine salad and put together rich layers of a dark...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Jacksonville
How much do cooking classes in Jacksonville cost?
Cost for each course varies based on the chef overseeing the session , the course you choose and the size of your group. Starting price and fees for each session are listed on this page next to the class description. A tiering structure will be applied to calculate final costs, determined by headcount and class details. On average, you should expect to pay between $59 and $100-plus per person per class.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are an exciting opportunity for cooks of all skills to tackle the fun prospects of food prep. Beginners just learning about kitchen craft can enjoy laid-back instruction that takes the pressure off, while more seasoned cooks can take advantage of culinary sessions that help them level up their abilities. You can choose from date night cooking sessions and couples cooking courses that add spice to your social life or get the whole family gathered in the kitchen with a family fun cooking experience. No matter what reason you might have to celebrate, these cooking classes offer an ideal atmosphere for making the special moments even tastier.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you settle into the best cooking classes in Jacksonville, you can expect to enjoy premium instruction from a rock star chef on the local culinary scene. Everything you need to succeed is provided, including all ingredients, tools and patient instruction that rolls out step by step. Spend time in the kitchen with other cooks from around town who share your enthusiasm for creative cuisine. You'll acquire new skills, sharpen existing abilities and refine your gourmet sensibilitiesevery step of the way. In some sessions, you may have the chance to enjoy what you've made in class, while in others, you may be able to take your finished dishes home to enjoy.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
With specialty courses on your agenda, you can master techniques ranging from creating authentic Parisian pastries to grilling an entire meal from start to finish. More generalized courses provide an opportunity for you to master techniques for creating sauces and dressings, searing steak and fish and developing a knack for conjuring authentic Southern flavors. You'll find essential lessons with each course that provide fundamental skills like effective knife use and making your favorite kitchen gadgets go further. And when you choose international cooking experiences, you can put time-honored techniques like pizza making, global bread baking and desserts from around the world into practice.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Celebrating life's sweetest moments with your closest friends while creating gourmet dishes from the world's most treasured cuisines is just the start of the benefits of taking the best cooking classes in Jacksonville. There's also the exceptional guidance you'll get from some of the city's finest chefs as they teach you how to create their favorite recipes. And don't forget that these sessions provide the opportunityto develop essential skills you can use on a daily basis. You also have a chance to meet fellow food enthusiasts from around town, thanks to sessions in San Marco, Riverside, Deerwood and beyond.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from top cooking classes in Jacksonville that make the most of regional favorites like Southern barbeque and hearty American fare, or go with the ever-popular Italian, French or Mediterranean menus to mix things up. Zero in on specialty dishes and techniques with courses in pastry and bread making, handcrafted sushi and pasta, traditional French and British bakes and more. And sessions that focus on incredible Asian fare let you take a break from local haunts like Hawkers in favor of a home-cooked meal.
Where do the classes take place?
Classes usually take place either in the chef's place, your place or a third-party venue equipped for the occasion. Some cooking courses near you involve the instructor arriving at a pre-chosen venue or workspace to provide onsite instruction. With these courses, the chef instructor brings all necessary ingredients and equipment to conduct the session. You can consult the map image included in the class listing to find out if you'll be cooking in Riverside, Deerwood, or Downtown Jacksonville.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Jacksonville
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
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