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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Sizzling Steak Feast - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Share your passion for premium stake as you join this culinary adventure filled with flavor. This couple's cooking class proposes a menu designed around premium steak. With the help of an expert chef, you'll learn the process of preparing an exquisite fillet, pairing it with a tasty sauce and mouthwatering sides like...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Culinary Romance Retreat - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your date night with steak and crab cakes in this cooking class Indulge in a culinary adventure with this surf and turf cooking class. Discover new twists on classic favorites as you learn to grill a juicy steak and craft delectable crab cakes using the freshest ingredients from land and sea. Finish your...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Modern French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore modern French bistro cooking with an elegant menu perfect for date night. Savor the bold yet balanced flavors of French cuisine on your date night with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef and working together, you’ll prepare succulent pan-roasted chicken, pommes Anna with truffle oil...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Vibrant Seasonal Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of seasonal macarons with summer-inspired flavors in this delightful baking experience. During this summer-inspired cooking class, you'll learn to master the art of crafting French macarons. You'll focus on crafting two delectable flavors - S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake. An expert chef will teach...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Surf 'n Turf - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a romantic experience by learning how to craft a surf and turf feast. During this engaging cooking class, you and your partner will learn how to combine ingredients to make the perfect surf and turf feast. With the guidance of an expert chef, you'll create a multiple-course menu filled with flavor, from...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Become Confident With Chocolate Dessert Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up stunning chocolate creations using classic dessert techniques. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Dallas. With help from Chef Kate or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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A Trio of Gourmet Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your desserts unforgettable with chocolate treats that blend artistry, flavor and indulgent texture. Elevate your dessert game with three showstopping chocolate creations in this sophisticated cooking class. Led by a world-class pastry chef, you'll create elegant chocolate-covered honeycomb, decadent espresso...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Noodles to Dumplings - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Spend a fun day with the whole family mastering your favorite Chinese takeout order. Gather your family for a fun culinary adventure full of delicious dishes and tasty memories with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll work as a team to prepare simple recipes for restaurant-worthy dishes,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Chocolate Desserts Made Easy to Learn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover new ways to enjoy the magic of chocolate. In this decadent cooking class in Dallas, Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on cooking...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Fairground Favorites - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bake and fry nostalgic treats inspired by the fair — sweet, chewy, fluffy and fun. Bring the magic of the midway to your kitchen with this hands-on, kid-friendly cooking class. Guided by a skilled pastry chef, your family will fry crisp, cinnamon-coated elephant ears, whip up marshmallow-stuffed brownie s'mores bars...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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The Ultimate Sweet Treats - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create three irresistible desserts together while learning essential baking and frying techniques for sweet success. This hands-on cooking class is a dream for dessert lovers of all ages. Guided by a skilled pastry chef, your family will make chocolatey whoopie pies, gooey s’mores brownie bars and crispy fried...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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French Bistro Recreated
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate French bistro dishes from garlic chicken and creamy potatoes to salted caramel chocolate soufflé. This hands-on cooking class invites you to master classic French techniques with modern flavors. Guided by a top-level chef, you’ll recreate the famed chicken with 53 cloves of garlic, slow-roasted to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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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.