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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Autumnal Italian Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself and your loved one to Italy with this seasonal date night masterclass Treat your special someone to an evening of fun, romance and fabulous Fall flavors in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a scrumptious Italian dinner. Make...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Soufflé Nights and French Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the elegance of French cooking on a crisp fall evening. Make it a night to remember with this French date night cooking class in Dallas. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs to cook cast iron seared steak with caramelized shallots, a cozy thyme potato gratin and a fresh beet and green bean...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Authentic French Croissants 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the creme de la creme of French breakfast pastries in this croissant class Learn how to fold and roll butter into your croissant dough to achieve the perfect lamination in this fun and practical cooking class. A five-star chef will share their tips and tricks to help you create croissants that wouldn’t look...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Exquisite Macaron Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to master the art of delicate macaron creation... In this creative cooking class, you will learn step-by-step how to make and bake delicious French macarons. The expert chef will guide you through the process of whipping up light meringue and mixing the perfect batter to create crisp shells flavored with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Homemade Perfect Pasta Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the artistry of pasta made from scratch Don’t miss out on this hands-on pasta cooking class! You’ll learn just how to create delicious, handmade pasta completely from-scratch. An expert chef will teach you the art of making authentic pasta dough, to be used in a range of traditional Italian recipes...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Seasonal Italian Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace fall in Italy and learn how to create a delicious, seasonal feast Enjoy a fun-filled evening during this immersive cooking class with an Italian theme. You’ll discover how to transform seasonal ingredients into an unforgettable Italian meal and craft creamy polenta and practice professional braising...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Create Classic French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create everyone’s favorite French pastry In this full immersive three-hour cooking class, you will learn how to create two different types of croissants. An expert chef will teach you the special techniques and skills needed to mix and prepare the perfect laminated dough which you will then shape and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Pizzeria Classics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
No need to order in to enjoy pizza night at home Make dinner a family affair in this cooking class designed for both children and parents to enjoy! Starting with something easy that everyone loves, you'll be making pizza completely from scratch. Together you’ll learn to create a homemade dough, layer on all your...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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French Flair Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Romantic French dishes to make your evening special Treat your date to an evening filled with delicious food from France in this immersive cooking class. The star of the evening will be seared salmon, topped with a homemade saffron hollandaise sauce and paired with herbes de Provence steamed rice. To cleanse your...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Fresh Homemade Pasta Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create delicious pasta, fillings and sauces In this cooking class, you’ll discover that fresh pasta making is a true art form. You’ll be shown how to craft the perfect pasta dough and create a variety of delicious fillings and sauces. This is the perfect class for those looking to add a new cooking skill to use at...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Whip Up a Hearty Family Style Mexican Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore rich traditions through comforting, flavor-packed Mexican recipes. Bring the party to your plate in this hands-on Mexican cooking class in Dallas. Chef Kate or one of the talented resident chefs will teach you how to make homemade tortillas, juicy carne asada, street-style corn and classic guacamole. You’ll...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Exploring Thai Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the five major flavors of Thai cuisine over three tantalizing courses. In this engaging cooking class, you'll learn how to craft Thai fare by balancing salty, sweet, spicy, sour and creamy ingredients. Begin by making spring rolls filled with crab and a sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping. Next, cook up...
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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
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