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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Alpine Flavors for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rustic alpine cuisine with bold flavors and hands-on fun in this date night class. Take your taste buds on an alpine journey in this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a world-class chef, couples will make pan-fried pork schnitzel, handmade spätzle with brown butter and a bright apple-fennel salad...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Picture Perfect Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create flaky, fluffy macarons you’ll adore. If you’re looking for a cooking class where you can learn how to create a classic treat while also unleashing your artistic potential, check out this 3-hour immersive experience. From how to balance your flavors to how to create picture-perfect cookies, you’ll unlock...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Fall-Inspired Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make these bite-sized sweet treats bursting with fall flavors. Discover the secrets to making the perfect macaron in this hands-on cooking class. With expert guidance, learn the recipe and technique to make macaron batter from scratch. Practice piping skills to make the ideal shell and whip up delicious fillings....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Latin American Cuisine: Spicy and Sweet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a delicious journey through vibrant Latin American cuisine with four authentic dishes. Explore the balance of spicy, savory and sweet in Latin American dishes with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll discover how to make Peruvian spice-rubbed grilled chicken bursting with flavor. Cook...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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From Rice to Roll - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build your sushi-making skills and sharpen knife techniques with this fun culinary experience for couples. In this date night cooking class, you’ll work with your partner to craft authentic sushi rolls with a yuzu dipping sauce. Guided by an expert chef, learn how to perfectly season sushi rice and fry tempura for...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Peruvian-Inspired Flavor Journey
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the diversity of Latin American cuisine with authentic dishes from Peru and Mexico. This hands-on cooking class offers a full spectrum of Latin American tastes with three savory recipes and one sweet dessert. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll discover Peruvian spice blends with grilled chicken full of bold...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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DIY Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make fresh flaky croissants at home. If you love fresh French croissants but have no idea how to make them yourself, check out this hands-on cooking class. From crafting and rolling out your dough to making sure your flaky pastries are baked to perfection, a world-class chef will be on hand to make sure...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Hand-Rolled Authentic Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy crafting beautiful, tasty sushi hand rolls with shrimp tempura, tuna and fresh vegetables. Couples get rolling in this fun, hands-on sushi-making cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you’ll learn to season sushi rice and master tempura frying for three authentic combinations: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Florentine Feast With Knife Skills
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Strengthen knife techniques while preparing a comforting, delicious lineup of classic Tuscan dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll prepare a vibrant Tuscan menu while honing key knife skills. Guided by a top-level chef, you’ll evenly dice and slice for hearty minestrone, prepare panzanella with cubed...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Crafting Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of making decadent croissants from scratch. Discover the secrets behind savory and sweet croissants in this chef-led cooking class. You'll learn the recipe to make a laminated dough, plus the techniques to proof, roll and shape the dough. Add in an array of ingredients to make sweet and savory versions...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Steak and Gourmet Sides - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook a steakhouse-style meal, including crème brûlée, in this fun date night experience. Elevate your date night dinner plans with this elegant but accessible menu in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you’ll learn how NY steakhouses perfectly sear steaks with a flavorful...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Knife Skills and Rustic Italian Cuisine
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master essential knife cuts while preparing a rustic Tuscan meal from start to sweet finish. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn techniques for precision knife work from brunoise to batonette. Led by a top-tier chef, you’ll dice root vegetables for minestrone, cube fresh ripe tomatoes and crusty bread for...
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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.