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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A Menu for Downton Abbey Nobility
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the world of Downton Abbey with elegant French classics and refined cooking techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll craft a noble Edwardian menu inspired by Downton Abbey 3. With guidance from a top-tier chef, you’ll prepare seared scallops in champagne beurre blanc, almond-kissed green beans...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A Night in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a fabulous French feast at home. If you’re looking to connect with your date over good food and new skills, check out this hands-on cooking class. From fresh plump scallops to gratin potatoes in perfectly balanced French sauces, you and your date will enjoy a meal like never before. You’ll end your perfect...
Verified Chef
Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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French Bistro Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a culinary journey to a Parisian bistro for a romantic date night. Explore the luxury flavors of French cuisine in this chef-led cooking class. Master the technique of searing scallops to achieve a golden finish and pair with a beurre blanc sauce. Craft creamy potatoes au gratin layered with gruyere cheese and...
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Mastering Macarons: Technique, Texture & Taste
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect your macaron-making skills with expert instruction and two decadent fillings: tart berry and chocolate-hazelnut. Elevate your baking finesse in this hands-on cooking class dedicated to the art of the French macarons. With expert guidance, you’ll learn how to whip glossy meringue, achieve the perfect...
Verified Chef
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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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Late Harvest Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From herb-slicked pork chops to apple crostata, this class bridges summer brightness and autumn warmth. This hands-on cooking class celebrates bold herbs, earthy mushrooms and the first apples of the season with an Italian-inspired feast. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll prepare pan-seared pork chops with bright...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Better Spaghetti - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create a classic pasta dish as you relax and have fun with family. In this family-friendly cooking class, you and your group will learn how to create a delicious multi-course meal with classic spaghetti and meatballs at the center. Complete with salad and dessert, this hands-on meal is one the whole family is sure to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Homemade Pasta Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Elevate a classic spaghetti and meatball dinner. Your pasta night just got more delicious, thanks to this chef-led cooking class. The whole family will love preparing this classic spaghetti dinner, including fresh pasta, savory mini meatballs and a homemade tomato sauce. Practice knife skills to make a chopped side...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Chef Classics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create culinary classics with help from a top-rated instructor. Make your next date night a great night with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to create food favorites like pork Wellington, seasonal vegetables and a fresh, fluffy apple Dutch baby for dessert. It’s a chance to...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Chef's Table Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your weekly date night by indulging in chef's favorite recipes. You'll feel like you're dining in an upscale restaurant in this chef-led cooking class. Transform a pork tenderloin into a savory Wellington with the perfect flaky crust. Roast vegetables to pair with farro for a side and enjoy a Dutch baby filled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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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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