Beginner Cooking Classes in Austin
Is cooking an intimidating chore for you? Let professional chefs relieve the stress at a beginner’s cooking class in Austin. Expert chefs walk guests through step-by-step instructions, eliminating the stress factor of cooking. Beginners classes remove the fear of cooking and replace it with a confidence in preparing amazing dishes. Once you learn how to cook, you'll find that it's actually an enjoyable hobby and will want to host the next dinner party!
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Savory American Dinner - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make mealtime fun with kid-approved dishes the whole family will love. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in Austin. Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its best. For...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Seasonal Italian Feast With Fresh Pasta
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to make fresh pasta and delicious sauces from scratch. In this cooking class, you will make fresh pasta from scratch and learn to shape it into delightful capellini and tagliatelle pasta. You’ll also whip up a seasonal salad that’s so fresh it might just give you garden envy!
Get ready for a...
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Chef Megan
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Handmade Pizza Party
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get hands-on with homemade pizza, garlic knots, Caesar salad and DIY cannolis! Turn pizza night into a full-on culinary celebration in this hands-on cooking class! Join Chef Erin and discover how to make pizza from scratch using a portable pizza oven. You’ll start by preparing fresh dough and learn to craft both...
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Chef Erin
Serving the Austin area
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Authentic Taste of Thailand
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Explore the ingredients and techniques used to make authentic Thai cuisine. Take a trip to Thailand in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Susie where you’ll learn three simple, yet flavorful recipes influenced by Thai favorites, and discover how to manipulate classic ingredients, such as fresh vegetables,...
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Chef Susie
Austin (Zilker)
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Savor the Diversity of Delhi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare a wholesome Indian feast with Chef Taruna. Delhi is known for a diverse population with a cuisine influenced by various cultures and modified in unique ways — and variety is the spice of life! In this hands-on class, Chef Taruna show you the secrets to some of Delhi's best flavor...
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Chef Taruna
Austin (Spicewood At Bullcreek)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Central Italian Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Slow down and enjoy the ambling milieu of Central Italy in this hands-on class. In this hands-on class with Chef Zach, you will learn how to prepare a multi-course meal you would typically find in Central Italy, which is considered to be the powerhouse of Italian regional cooking.
First, you'll learn how to make...
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Chef Zach
Serving the Austin area
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Pop-up Class
Master Sushi Rolling
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft sushi rolls like a pro in this fun and hands-on class. Discover the art of sushi-making in this engaging cooking class with Chef Melanie. Begin by preparing perfect sushi rice, the foundation of any great roll. Explore the techniques for assembling classic favorites like veggie rolls, California rolls...
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Chef Melanie
Austin
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Make a Cozy Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a French-style cooking experience on date night. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Austin. Chef Karen or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Brunch the Southern Way
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Add a little Southern charm and a whole bunch of sunshine to your brunch-time favorites! Pour the bubbles and prepare for a breakfast-lunch mash up made Southern style in this hands-on cooking lesson from Chef Megan. You'll learn new ways to indulge in the good life and share it all with friends and family.
You'll...
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Chef Megan
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Mother's Day Favorite
A Taste of Southern Comfort
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Experience the rich tapestry of Southern cuisine through elevated cooking techniques. This cooking class takes you deep into Southern cuisine, transforming beloved classics into gourmet dishes. Learn the techniques behind rich, flavorful meals while mastering the secrets that make Southern food so...
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Chef Erin
Serving the Austin area
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Modern Asian Comfort Food
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the techniques behind some of your favorite Asian meals and comfort classics. You'll be able to make modern versions of comforting Asian dishes at home after this engaging cooking class. Chef Susie will teach knife skills and Asian culinary techniques to create a colorful menu of comforting favorites.
To...
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Chef Susie
Austin (Zilker)
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Fun With British Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a splash of proper magic to your baking practices with these timeless treats. In this cooking class, you'll create a collection of beloved British bakes. You'll work with a top-notch local baker who'll share techniques for turning out your own Victoria sponge cake, an old-fashioned sticky toffee pudding and a...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Austin
03/30/2026
We cooked the Spanish meal which included Patatas Bravas, Seafood Paella and Churro with dark chocolate dip.
The patatas were delicious and the dip took it to another level. The paella was very flavorful and the churros were light and fluffy.
Chef Danushka was patient with our questions and we learned other things beyond what the Spanish feast called for.
Me and my friend had a great and highly recommend it to anyone looking to have fun and learn pro way to cook.
02/13/2026
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