Cooking Classes in Dallas
Best Cooking Classes in Dallas for your next culinary journey

Discover the bold flavors of the Big D with cooking classes in Dallas, where Southern charm meets global cuisine. Learn to create hearty Texas chili, bake sweet pecan pie or master a tender brisket. Expand your skills with Mediterranean mezze, handmade Italian pasta or delicate French pastries. These engaging cooking lessons, guided by expert five-star chefs, highlight Dallas’s dynamic food scene while offering hands-on techniques to sharpen your cooking skills. Located just a short drive from Fort Worth, Irving or Plano, these culinary classes are are well worth the trip and perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you’re crafting local favorites or exploring international dishes, culinary lessons in Dallas provide an unforgettable opportunity to savor, create and share hearty flavors with your loved ones. Reserve your spot in cooking courses today and discover the vibrant flavors of Dallas!
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Bread Baking: From Boule to Focaccia
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art and science of bread baking with three sweet and savory recipes. Discover how to get bakery-quality results at home in this hands-on bread cooking class. Led by a top-tier pastry chef, you’ll craft sweet and savory breads, including raspberry Danish focaccia, rustic French bread and Italian...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Iconic French Dishes to Impress
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roast garlic chicken and prepare creamy sides with a show-stopping chocolate soufflé finale. This hands-on cooking class will add refined French cuisine to your repertoire. Guided by a top-tier chef, you’ll master the famous Provençal chicken dish roasted with 53 cloves of garlic. Pair the crispy skin with smooth...
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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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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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Five-Star French Bistro Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
An elegant culinary journey through French cuisine featuring four traditional dishes including crème brûlée. Celebrate elegant simplicity in this hands-on French cooking class. Led by a top-level chef, you'll prepare four classic dishes and master essential techniques from blanching to brûléing. Roast chicken...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Light, Flavorful and Classically French
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore sauce making and pastry baking with this elegant menu featuring classic French dishes. Enjoy the lighter side of French cuisine with this beautifully balanced cooking class. Guided by a top-level chef, you’ll steam flaky salmon in parchment with fennel and dill for an elegant entrée. Roast herb potatoes to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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An Aromatic French Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A delicate, aromatic French menu full of light flavors, classic techniques and a timeless dessert. This cooking class highlights subtle French flavors with bright citrus, fresh herbs and elegant recipes. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll cook salmon sealed in parchment with shaved fennel and dill. Then, roast crispy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Pour, Stir, Savor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A wine-inspired class for couples featuring bold flavors and elegant hands-on techniques. Wine meets romance in this hands-on cooking class for couples. With guidance from a top-level chef, you’ll learn how to deglaze, reduce and cook with wine in four elegant dishes. From prosciutto-wrapped chicken in Chianti sauce...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Ultimate Southern Comfort Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make your favorite comfort food from soft pretzels to pulled pork sliders. This hands-on cooking class is designed for foodies craving bold, comforting Southern-inspired dishes. Guided by a top-tier chef, you’ll bake homemade soft pretzels and craft creamy beer cheese dip. Roast spicy Buffalo...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Colorful Confections: French Macaron Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake and decorate perfect vanilla macarons with elegant fillings and professional presentation tips. Create stunning vanilla macarons in this hands-on cooking class. Led by an expert pastry chef, you’ll learn the science, traditional techniques and artistry behind meringue and macaronage, how to avoid hollow shells...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Vineyard-Inspired Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your cooking to the next level with wine in this fun couples only class. Prepare an elegant wine-infused menu in this hands-on cooking class for couples. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare four Italian dishes during this date night event featuring prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a velvety...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Specialty Knife Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get your slicing and dicing in shape with a workshop dedicated to gourmet cutting methods. There's always room for improvement when it comes to your kitchen cutting, and this hands-on cooking class will give you a much-needed edge. Learn from an expert chef while preparing a meal where various blades and weights...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Dallas
How much do cooking classes in Dallas cost?
Most cooking classes range from $59 to $100 or more per person. Costs for culinary classes will vary based on the session, the chef and the size of your group. The starting price and other fees on this page can be found on this page, beside each course listing. A tiered structure is applied based on details of the course and headcount.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
There's no previous experience necessary to join in on the fun of these cooking classes. In fact, the pressure-free setting and encouraging instruction provide an easygoing introduction to the art of cooking. You can learn the basics of food prep or advance your skills to the next level, all while discovering delicious new recipes from a variety of cultures and cuisines. There are cooking lessons for all ages, including children, teens and families that bring younger cooks into the kitchen. And for anyone with a special occasion to celebrate, you can tap into the excitement of preparing a delicious meal to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, date nights and get-togethers with friends.
What should I expect during a typical class?
The catalog of the best cooking classes in Dallas provides you world-class culinary instruction from some of the finest chefs in the city. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks as eager as you are to elevate their skills. Each session provides the ingredients and tools required so you can jump into guided instruction and create the delicious dishes on the menu. The lessons unfold one step at a time, making it easier for you to relax and enjoy moments with your fellow food lovers. You may even have a chance to enjoy what you've created with your new friends after class ends.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You can master cake decorating, pasta making, creative grilling and more. With each session, you can enjoy smaller lessons that expand your skills and develop your gourmet sensibilities, like learning to balance flavors through seasoning and getting up to speed on how to use every knife in your chef's block. With cooking experiences that explore the art of specialty subjects like French pastries and Italian appetizers, you can hone in on your favorite part of the meal. For the worldly gourmet, courses focusing on regional flavors and domestic masterpieces offer a chance to sharpen your abilities while broadening your culinary horizons.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Spending quality time with your favorite people or connecting with new friends who share your love of food can enhance your life in delicious ways. You'll develop a sense of confidence in the kitchen, expand your sense of culinary creativity and gain mastery of essential skills that can serve you for a lifetime. Whether you're collecting new recipes for your repertoire with a session in Oak Cliff or practicing new techniques with a course in Deep Ellum, all cooking courses provide a chance to make new connections while working with some of the greatest chefs in Dallas and the surrounding area.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from local specialties like Tex-Mex and Southern style barbecue classes to keep things deliciously regional or try out with seafood courses that make the most of ingredients from the Gulf. There are also plenty of international courses that bring French, Italian and Mediterranean dishes to the table, as well as Asian and Latin American delight. You'll also find sessions near you that present restaurant level creations as good as anything on the menus at JOEY or the Woolworth.
Where do the classes take place?
Generally, top cooking classes in Dallas take place at the chef's home, in your home or at a prime third-party venue. Certain courses may bring a chef instructor to an office space or chosen venue for an onsite cooking experience. In these sessions, your chef will bring everything required to conduct the lesson, including specialty equipment and all necessary ingredients. Each course listing features a link to a map to let you know if your cake decorating session is in Preston Hollow or your bread making course is in Victory Park.

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