Cooking Classes in Cleveland
Best Cooking Classes in Cleveland for your next culinary journey
From the shores of Lake Erie to the kitchens of its vibrant neighborhoods, cooking classes in Cleveland invite you to explore the city’s rich culinary traditions and modern flair. Learn to craft Mediterranean dishes like savory moussaka or French classics such as buttery croissants and coq au vin. For those seeking variety, try your hand at Italian pasta-making, explore baking techniques or dive into Asian flavors with sushi or stir-fry. Just a short drive from Lakewood, Parma or Shaker Heights, these hands-on cooking sessions offer a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and savor bold, new flavors. Guided by Cleveland’s most talented chefs, these lessons are perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Reserve your culinary course today and bring a taste of Cleveland’s creativity to your kitchen!
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Confidence in the Kitchen
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Encourage your child to learn by doing in this hands-on cooking series. Encourage young chefs to explore and experiment in this fun cooking series in Woodmere (Cleveland) designed for a full week of cooking and baking. Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, kids will prepare both sweet and savory dishes, from...
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Make a Refined Ramen Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to manage multiple ramen components efficiently. Level up your noodle game in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland) focused on restaurant-style ramen. Chef Matthew or a resident chef will guide you through homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms, ramen eggs,...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: From Dough Skills to Pastry Mastery
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Encourage your teen to explore pastry in a focused five-day cooking series. Encourage creativity and technical growth in this fun cooking series in Woodmere (Cleveland) designed for teens ready to go beyond the basics. Over five days, students will prepare advanced pastry projects like St. Honoré cake, fruit tarts,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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Rustic Bread Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to handle dough at each stage of baking. Learn the fundamentals of bread baking in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). Chef Matthew or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes, flaky buttermilk biscuits and homemade...
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Cozy East Coast Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make brunch the highlight of your day with East Coast cooking. Learn to pull off a restaurant-style brunch in this fun cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). Led by Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll prepare New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon...
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Cozy Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a relaxed Paris-inspired date night centered on cooking together. Make it a fun night out with this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland) inspired by classic French flavors. Led by Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll prepare green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad...
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Crowd-Pleasing Dim Sum
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore dim sum cooking through a practical, hands-on experience. Learn how to make dim sum favorites from scratch in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland), complete with a Dim Sum at Home Kit to keep the experience going. Chef Matthew or a resident chef will guide you through pork and shiitake...
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Classic Tuscan Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn date night into an interactive Italian cooking experience you can share. Make it a fun night out with this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland) built for couples who love Italian flavors. Led by Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll prepare strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi,...
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Modern French Madeleines
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake delightful French Madeleines and understand what is so special about French confectionery. Add one more sweet treat to your baking repertoire with an immersive French Madeleine cooking class. Work with an expert chef and learn how to craft these delectable, buttery French cakes. Master the perfect dough and...
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Silly April Fools’ Treats - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Turn family time into a lighthearted cooking experience full of surprises. Get ready for laughs in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland) made for families. Chef Matthew or a resident chef will guide you as you make grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese,” meatloaf cupcakes...
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Delicate Springtime Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of hand-crafted, colorful macarons for the perfect French dessert. Embark on a culinary journey into the world of delicate French confections with a macaron cooking class. Work alongside a world-class chef to learn the intricacies of creating the perfect meringue shells and luscious fillings, and...
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Delicious Thai Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Swap dinner reservations for aprons during this Thai-inspired date night. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). With guidance from Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Cleveland
How much do cooking classes in Cleveland cost?
The cost for each cooking class varies slightly, depending on the chef, the session chosen add the size of your group. Starting prices and fees are shown beside the listings for each class found on this page. With a tiering structure applied based on head count and class specifics, you can expect to pay anywhere from $59 to $100 per person and up.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These cooking classes are ideal for anyone entertaining the idea of creating food in a fun setting with friends and family. No matter what your abilities may be, everyone from beginners to advanced cooks can find their place in the kitchen while creating memorable moments. Easy step-by-step instruction and a stress-free environment take the pressure off while dialing up the excitement. Cooking lessons for kids and teens help younger cooks get in on the action while couples cooking classes and date night culinary sessions pepper in a little romance on the calendar. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, commemorating an anniversary or getting together with friends and colleagues, these cooking courses provide the perfect setting.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Thanks to a wealth of the best cooking classes in Cleveland at your disposal, you can tap into the talents of one of the city's legendary culinary instructors. With everything you need to cook up a delicious meal provided, including ingredients and tools, you'll be ready to follow every guided step of your lesson. You'll have the company of other foodies expanding their creativity in a stress-free environment where everyone succeeds. Create connections with like-minded cooks as you conjure delicious dishes. Some sessions provide time for you to enjoy your finished meal in class, while others offer a make-and-take experience that lets you take your completed dishes home to enjoy instead.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You can master a wide range of techniques, everything from searing steak to decorating cake, from baking homemade breads to perfecting sauces and spreads. Practice essentials like precision knifework and more effective use of your appliances in smaller lessons included in every course. Whether you're finessing your seasonings until they're perfectly balanced or fussing with your artisanal charctuerie creations until it's too pretty to eat, you'll get hands-on experience while developing skills that will serve you in the kitchen, no matter what you're cooking up. And with international cooking experiences, you can explore methods like pasta making, sushi prep and the art of the French pastry.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The benefits of taking the culinary classes in Cleveland may start with learning the art of cuisine from some of the city's most talented chefs. But they reach beyond the kitchen by offering the opportunity to create magic with your best friends, family and coworkers while crafting amazing food together. Everything from gaining a better understanding of tastes and textures to exploring cultural cuisines you've always wanted to try present the rich possibilities provided by each session. You can also make new connections with fellow food aficionados from around town, thanks to courses in Tremont, St. Clair, and Superior.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose top cooking classes covering beloved cuisines like Italian, Mediterranean or French for a restaurant-style experience or go for something slightly more familiar like New American and barbeque. Try specialty lessons that let you focus on a specific option like cake decorating, cookie making, sushi creation and pasta prep. And if you're craving something global, you can always check into Japanese, Thai or Spanish fare to make your home table a more international affair.
Where do the classes take place?
Cleveland cooking classes near you generally take place either in your home, your instructor's home or a third-party venue that allows cooking. By consulting the map image on the course listing, you can find out if your pastry class is happening in Superior or your trattoria menu will be made in Little Italy. For some sessions, the instructor will travel to a workplace or separate venue. In these instances, all materials, supplies and ingredients required for the course will be provided onsite by the instructor.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Cleveland
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.