Cooking Classes in Minneapolis
Best Cooking Classes in Minneapolis for your next culinary journey
Sure, it’s known as the City of Lakes, but the variety of cooking classes in Minneapolis proves there’s much more to discover beyond the scenery. You might be exploring the North Loop, sampling the breweries and restaurants of Nordeast or enjoying the relaxed dining scene of Saint Paul. Wherever you are, these hands-on culinary classes offer a memorable way to connect over food, whether for creative date nights, relaxed family bonding or celebratory gatherings like birthdays and girls’ nights. Led by master chefs with over a decade of experience, classes cover everything from sushi and fresh Italian pasta to classic French bistro dishes. No experience is required, just curiosity and a love of good food. Cooking courses in Minneapolis are also a great choice for team building and group activities that feel social rather than staged. Book your spot and cook something unforgettable together.
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Get ready for a lively and competitive salsa and guacamole-making team building activity in Minneapolis. Bring your group together and compete for guac greatness in this flavorful showdown in Minneapolis! With plenty of fresh ingredients, expert guidance and hands-on fun, you’ll mix, taste and laugh your way to the...
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Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Fold, pleat and battle your way through Minneapolis’s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Minneapolis! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge.
Fold, pinch,...
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Local Chef
Minneapolis
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Great for Groups of 15-100
Sushi Team Building 101
$109
Team Building Activity
$109
Level up your team’s sushi-making skills in this fun team building activity. Gather your team for an exciting team building activity as they learn how to prepare sushi. They will enjoy freshly made vegetable potstickers as Chef Pao reveals tips behind the art of sushi.
Your team will be split into groups to learn...
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Chef Pao
Serving the Minneapolis area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Learn to Roll Sushi - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Minneapolis. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team won’t forget! In this fun team building activity in Minneapolis, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way through a...
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Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in Minneapolis. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in Minneapolis, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before...
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Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Perfect Pad Thai
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Think your favorite takeout spot makes the best pad Thai? Think again. In this lively, hands-on cooking class, Chef Mimi will show you how to make a version that’s fresher, bolder and way more satisfying because you made it yourself.
You’ll learn how to perfectly cook rice noodles, balance sweet, salty and...
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Chef Mimi
Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Transport your tastebuds into an authentic Italian kitchen. A five-star Chef Bonicelli will guide you through the delectable dishes typically made in a traditional Italian kitchen in this hands-on cooking class. You'll learn to balance timeless flavor combination and refine your kitchen skills.
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Chef Bonicelli
Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Craft Winery & Cider House
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Shape tagliatelle and ravioli while enjoying local wine and cider. Spend your evening at a Craft Winery & Cider House turning flour and eggs into a full pasta feast. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron, trained in Italy, will guide you step by step through making two classic pasta shapes from...
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Chef Aaron
Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE
Farmers' Market Grilling Feast
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Combine grilling outdoors with a cooking class as you learn to flame ultra fresh ingredients. Bring your grilling skills to the next level in this outdoor-focused cooking class. Using both charcoal and gas grills, you will participate in preparing your ingredients to cook over the open flame.
Start with a grilled...
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Chef Bonicelli
Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Create tagliatelle and ravioli from scratch in a lively restaurant. Step into a vibrant global restaurant and dive into the art of pasta-making with Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into two classic pasta shapes completely from...
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Chef Aaron
Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE
Exploring Spanish Culinary Traditions
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn to make iconic Spanish dishes like tapas, paella and churros. This cooking class invites you to dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine. Chef Bonicelli will guide you step by step through a three-course menu that celebrates the essence of Spain.
Start with your choice of gazpacho, a...
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Chef Bonicelli
Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Handcraft delicious gnocchi and rich ragú while sipping wine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron will show you how to turn simple ingredients into gnocchi completely from scratch.
You’ll combine potato, flour, eggs and salt to create traditional dough, then knead, roll and shape each piece by hand. While...
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Minneapolis
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN MINNEAPOLIS
How much do cooking classes in Minneapolis cost?
The starting price for cooking classes are shown with each class displayed on this page. Your final cost will vary by chef and the menu itself, with a tiering structure applied based on the number of guests in your group as well as other details specific to your chosen course. The typical class will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
An experience such as a cooking class is a great way to have a good time while learning something new. You'll find culinary classes for beginners with a brand new outlook on food preparation, as well as sessions that help intermediate cooks add creative new aspects to their existing abilities. Even advanced chefs will find courses covering creations, recipes and cuisines that add next-level pizzazz to their personal cookbooks. Kids, teens and families can enjoy sessions that emphasize collaborative cuisine. The joyous environment you'll find makes these top cooking classes a great celebration for birthdays, date nights, team building opportunities and more.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Whether you’re with friends, family, or coworkers, a fantastic time is sure to be had. The atmosphere is casual, the cooking courses are sensibly paced, lasting from two to three hours, and the instructors are talented local cooks with expertise to share. You’ll have all the tools, materials and ingredients required to complete your chosen menu, dishes you can enjoy with your classmates once instruction is finished.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master simple skills like choosing the proper knife for the job at hand, working with kitchen tools to make your work easier and adding seasoning to achieve complex flavors. You'll also explore techniques for executing more refined recipes like pasta and pizza making, sushi creation and backyard grilling. Whether you're hoping to serve special seafood selections like you'd order at Smack Shack or looking to assemble prime fare like you enjoy at Wood + Paddle Eatery, these cooking lessons provide techniques to help get you there.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Whether celebrating with family or enjoying team building with colleagues, you’ll share a memorable and rewarding experience that is both fun and educational. You'll develop a sense of confidence in your kitchen skills while under the guidance of a top local chef with a passion for teaching. Practice treasured culinary methods from some of the world's most cherished cultures in a setting that encourages curiosity as you fine-tune your sensibilities for gourmet cuisine. With other eager cooks from North Loop to Linden Hills sharing the session, you'll also have a ready community to engage with while elevating your skills for preparing first-rate dishes.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
With the best cooking classes in Minneapolis featuring fish and seafood dishes, you can capitalize on the fresh catches Minneapolis is known for. You can also try sessions that bring global cuisines such as Thai, Chinese and Mediterranean closer to home. And if you're intrigued by a more focused lesson, you can pick courses in cake decorating, dessert baking, pasta making, sushi making and more.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking classes in Minneapolis may take place at the chef’s place, your place or a premium third-party venue suitable for the occasion. You can choose from a variety of cooking experiences that bring the city's best chefs to your home or work space to provide more customized gourmet events, perfect for get-togethers with friends and morale-building moments with colleagues. When chefs visit your location, they will provide everything that is required to conduct an enjoyable experience. From bistro courses in Powderhorn to steak dinner classes in Loring Park, every listing shares a map and venue image to help you plan.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Minneapolis
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.