Cooking Classes in Plano
Best cooking classes in Plano for your next culinary journey.
Discover a thriving melting pot of international flavors with hands-on cooking classes in Plano. Just a short drive from Dallas, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas is sure to fire up your culinary creativity. Wherever you’re based in the city — exploring destination dining in Whiffletree, checking out the parks in King’s Ridge or watching balloons launch in Avignon Windhaven, you’ll find there are a multitude of local cooking sessions in Plano. Each one is overseen by a highly experienced, local chef who’ll guide you through creating a complete menu of international or local favorites while passing on useful tips to increase your kitchen skills. From vegan Tex Mex to handmade dumplings, cooking classes in Plano are truly world class.
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French Bistro Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a culinary journey to a Parisian bistro for a romantic date night. Explore the luxury flavors of French cuisine in this chef-led cooking class. Master the technique of searing scallops to achieve a golden finish and pair with a beurre blanc sauce. Craft creamy potatoes au gratin layered with gruyere cheese and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Late Harvest Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From herb-slicked pork chops to apple crostata, this class bridges summer brightness and autumn warmth. This hands-on cooking class celebrates bold herbs, earthy mushrooms and the first apples of the season with an Italian-inspired feast. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll prepare pan-seared pork chops with bright...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Better Spaghetti - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create a classic pasta dish as you relax and have fun with family. In this family-friendly cooking class, you and your group will learn how to create a delicious multi-course meal with classic spaghetti and meatballs at the center. Complete with salad and dessert, this hands-on meal is one the whole family is sure to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Mastering Macarons: Technique, Texture & Taste
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect your macaron-making skills with expert instruction and two decadent fillings: tart berry and chocolate-hazelnut. Elevate your baking finesse in this hands-on cooking class dedicated to the art of the French macarons. With expert guidance, you’ll learn how to whip glossy meringue, achieve the perfect...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Chef Classics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create culinary classics with help from a top-rated instructor. Make your next date night a great night with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to create food favorites like pork Wellington, seasonal vegetables and a fresh, fluffy apple Dutch baby for dessert. It’s a chance to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Vineyard-Inspired Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your cooking to the next level with wine in this fun couples only class. Prepare an elegant wine-infused menu in this hands-on cooking class for couples. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare four Italian dishes during this date night event featuring prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a velvety...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Specialty Knife Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get your slicing and dicing in shape with a workshop dedicated to gourmet cutting methods. There's always room for improvement when it comes to your kitchen cutting, and this hands-on cooking class will give you a much-needed edge. Learn from an expert chef while preparing a meal where various blades and weights...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Homemade Pasta Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Elevate a classic spaghetti and meatball dinner. Your pasta night just got more delicious, thanks to this chef-led cooking class. The whole family will love preparing this classic spaghetti dinner, including fresh pasta, savory mini meatballs and a homemade tomato sauce. Practice knife skills to make a chopped side...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Build Tarts and Pies This Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make the perfect autumn crusts for your favorite seasonal treats. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Dallas. Chef Kate or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of seasonal...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Chef's Table Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your weekly date night by indulging in chef's favorite recipes. You'll feel like you're dining in an upscale restaurant in this chef-led cooking class. Transform a pork tenderloin into a savory Wellington with the perfect flaky crust. Roast vegetables to pair with farro for a side and enjoy a Dutch baby filled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Mouth Watering Korean Munchies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover simply more-ish Korean style bites Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cooking class that reveals how to craft the best of Korean restaurant favorites. Master the art of creating delicious dumplings, perfectly pleated and bursting with savory goodness, and learn to make chewy rice cakes. A chef...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Knife Skills 101
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Brush up on your knife skills in the kitchen. Knowing how to use the correct knife is an important skill all cooks need, and this Knife Skills 101 cooking class will teach you how. Join a top-rated chef who will teach you some helpful tips and techniques for using a knife safely in the kitchen. By the end of the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Plano
How much do cooking classes in Plano cost?
While cooking lessons usually cost between $59 and over $100 per person, this is only a guide. The final price can vary depending on a few factors, including the type of class you choose and the season in which you book it, with high-demand dates like Labor Day typically commanding higher prices. The number of people in your party will also have an impact on the price, since class prices are tiered based on group size.
To get a basic idea of cost, view the per-person starting price on your chosen experience page. Or, for more detailed assistance, why not reach out to our friendly and helpful Concierge team?
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Culinary classes are for absolutely everybody! That is, anybody with a passion for great food and the desire to learn to cook it. You don’t need lots of experience or fancy skills, either. Even if you’re new to the kitchen, you’ll find classes that cover the basics that no aspiring cook should be without. If you’re more advanced, you’ll also find classes that present the next foodie challenge you’re looking for.
These experiences are also great for life’s most special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday bash, an anniversary celebration or a team-building day, since everyone loves great food, everybody’s bound to get behind the chance to learn to cook it.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you sign up for one of the city’s best cooking classes, you can expect everything to be provided for you. That includes the full list of ingredients and any equipment required to make your chosen dishes. In terms of the skills you can expect to learn, those really depend on which class you choose to take.
In all classes, you’ll have the chance to pick the brains of an expert chef, gaining fascinating insights into the time-honored traditions and cultures that shaped your chosen cuisine. You can also expect the chance to sit at the end of the session with your classmates, reflect on your learnings and enjoy a gourmet meal of your own making.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
This is largely dependent on the class you choose to take. For example, sushi-making classes will see you getting hands-on with the specialized equipment, traditional ingredients and time-honored techniques required to recreate your favorite sushi rolls. Similarly, pasta-making courses will involve making and rolling fresh pasta dough, filling it and simmering delicious sauces to pair with your creations.
In all cases, your chef will cover basics like knife skills, kitchen safety, ingredient preparation and even seasoning. This means that whatever your chosen cuisine, you’re guaranteed to end the class as a more accomplished and competent home cook than when you started.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Signing up for one of the city’s top cooking classes comes with a host of benefits. For one, you’ll get to learn from a renowned chef, picking their brains and gaining fascinating insights into food cultures from around the world. With their help, you’ll also learn to master impressive new kitchen skills and delicious new recipes which are sure to become the talk of your dinner party table.
Perhaps the greatest benefit, however, is sharing all of this with your closest foodie companions. Over the shared joy of great food and learning something new, you’ll forge unforgettable memories together that are sure to last long after the final plates have been cleared.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The first thing to say here is that there are cooking courses available for aspiring cooks of all experience levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find classes that cover foundational skills. If you’re more advanced and in search of a new culinary challenge, you’ll also find plenty of experiences that provide that, too.
All classes are led by renowned chefs just waiting to share their most closely-guarded culinary secrets. That means that whether you’re learning to roll authentic sushi, whip up Tuscan trattoria-worthy pasta or menu items from your favorite Parisian bistro, there’s nobody better suited to the job of teaching you.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking experiences can take place wherever you’d like them to! If you’d like to learn right at the chef’s table, there are hosts across the city who love welcoming eager epicureans into their home kitchens. Just consult the map on your preferred experience page to see where the chef is located.
Alternatively, you could also host the class at your home or vacation rental. Provided that there is a clean, functional kitchen in place, plus enough space in which to conduct the class safely, your chef will gladly come to you. What’s more, they’ll bring all of the ingredients plus any specialized equipment required to make your chosen menu.
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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.