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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Moroccan Couples' Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring the flavors of North African cuisine. Plan a Moroccan menu by joining a gourmet chef for this fun and engaging cooking class. Work together to slice and dice fruit for an orange, mint and olive salad. Next, learn how to roast chicken and caramelize onions. You'll also...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Baking Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Ignite their creativity in the kitchen with a sweet cupcake decorating workshop. In this hands-on, family-friendly cooking class, you’ll create your very own batch of festive fireworks cupcakes to bring home. A skilled pastry chef will guide you and the kids through making the perfect cupcakes from scratch and...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Culinary Techniques With Italian Flair
$100
Cooking Class
$100
Discover the popular flavors of Italy by practicing recipes from the Old World. Explore the wide world of Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality Italian fare under the instruction of a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while...
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the Dallas area
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The Art of Texas Grilling
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create flavor as big as Texas with award-winning grilling techniques from Chef Erin. Experience the authentic flavor of Texas cuisine as you learn how to prepare fire-grilled dishes with Chef Erin in this hands-on cooking class. Using smart cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients, you'll soon be a master in...
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Chef Erin
Fort Worth (Village of Woodland Springs)
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Classic Texas Steakhouse
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to prepare classic Texas recipes boasting bold Texas-sized flavor profiles with Chef Lula. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lula, you will learn how to prepare a larger-than-life three-course menu using fresh ingredients as well as recipes and cooking techniques that epitomize Texas cuisine.
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Chef Lula
Serving the Dallas area
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Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Unleash their creativity with a fun cupcake-making workshop for the entire family. Get ready for a blast of fun in this festive, family-friendly cooking class. Led by an expert pastry chef, you’ll whip up colorful fireworks cupcakes from scratch, topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream and bursting with sparkly...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Taste of Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a luxury menu with steak and galettes during this fun date night culinary experience. With this hands-on cooking class, you’ll savor the night with your favorite person as you prepare a luxurious four-course menu together. You’ll master chile-crusted ribeye steak with parsley-cilantro oil paired with sweet...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Vibrant Latin Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to make South American-inspired dishes guided by top-rated chef. Jump into the flavorful world of Mexican, Latin & even Spanish culinary influences with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make gourmet dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new tips and tricks in the kitchen...
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the Dallas area
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Authentic French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Elevate your inner foodie while learning how to prepare gratifying French comfort food. In this immersive cooking class, Chef Erin will guide you through creating a satisfying three-course menu of French comfort fare. You’ll learn authentic techniques to elevate your cooking and bring classic French flavors into...
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Chef Erin
Fort Worth (Village of Woodland Springs)
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Ancient and Modern Asian Fusion
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Far East with Chef Lula. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lula, you will learn how to prepare a five-course Asian menu that blends ancient cuisine with modern twists and cooking techniques to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Chef Lula
Serving the Dallas area
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Ribeyes to Galettes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Tap into your culinary creativity in this date night class with a delicious seasonal menu. Explore bold flavors and refined techniques in this fun date night cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll work together to prepare an elegant four-course menu. Learn how to perfectly sear a chile-crusted ribeye finished...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Char and Smoke: A Grilling Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create perfect char marks and smoky flavor in this grilling class. Experience the magic of fire-roasted flavor in this seasonal cooking class. With guidance from a master chef, you’ll create a sweet-and-savory grilled peach and pepper salad, then sear and smoke skirt steak like a pro with a bright...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Dallas
09/21/2024
Chef Michael was awesome, great at explaining each step and reasoning with a very fun and casual delivery. Would recommend to anyone.
09/08/2024
Amazing!
03/12/2024
Such a fun and educational evening - Chris was outstanding!
02/02/2024
Great cooking, would easily recommend.
Popular Cities We Serve Near Dallas
Plano
Historic Plano provides Texans in the Dallas area with an exciting expansion of their epicurean pursuits. Expert-led cooking classes in Plano bring fantastic new flavors to the dining lives of home cooks throughout the region.
Carrollton
The sweet suburb of Carrollton is a prime location for leaving the busy city buzz of Dallas behind for an easier pace. With cooking classes in Carrollton as part of the dining scene, aspiring chefs have creative solutions that offer fabulous handmade flavor.
Irving
Creative energy from a vibrant art scene gives Irving a character unlike any Dallas region. This includes bringing imaginative cuisine to your regimen while working with world-class chefs in top-notch cooking classes in Irving.
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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Dallas
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.