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If you’re looking to explore the Heart of Hawaii’s culinary scene and get hands on with its most essential dishes, look no further than cooking classes in Oahu. From Kaimuki and Waikiki to the North Shore, there are chefs across Oahu just waiting to teach you, each drawing on more than a decade’s experience at the height of their industry and eager to share their most closely-guarded trade secrets. Whether you’re hoping to make poke bowls like a true local, take on Tuscan favorites with Italian cooking classes or dabble in the arts of Japanese food with sushi making classes, there’s an experience to suit everybody, so why wait? Book culinary classes in Oahu today!

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With such an incredible array of restaurants around the island, from Waikiki and the North Shore to Honolulu, there’s no shortage of inspiration for foodies hoping to level up their own cooking. Fortunately, whichever cuisine you fancy trying your hands at, you’re sure to find cooking classes in Oahu to suit you. What’s more, everything is provided for you, including all ingredients and equipment, meaning all you need to do once you’ve booked is show up!
All cooking courses in Oahu are led by chefs who bring more than a decade’s experience to the table, working at high-end hotels, restaurants and resorts. Drawing on their expertise, they provide the perfect environment in which to get hands-on with exciting world cuisines. More than that, they promise to teach you the skills required to master them, arming you with everything you need to shake up your home-cooking game and wow your foodie friends and family.

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Chef Karen in Oahu
Chef Karen
Sacramento
With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
4.78
| 91 Reviews
Chef Aaron in Oahu
Chef Aaron
Austin
Previously a chemical engineer, Chef Aaron left his job to purse his true passion and enrolled in culinary school. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, is now teaching at a culinary school and works as a private chef with his own company. Chef Aaron's hospitality is unmatched as he offers classes out of his home, showcasing fresh herbs, seasonal fruit, and pastured eggs gathered from his 1,000-square-foot garden and greenhouse.
4.99
| 218 Reviews
Chef Pao in Oahu
Chef Pao
Minneapolis
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in 2012, Chef Pao turned his focus to the beautiful and delicious preparation and presentation of sushi. Previously, he worked as a sushi chef at a restaurant in St. Paul where he perfected his sushi-making techniques. Now, Chef Pao runs his own catering business for events and gatherings, and teaches Asian cooking classes with a focus on skill and high-quality ingredients.
4.84
| 116 Reviews
Chef Federico in Oahu
Chef Federico
Philadelphia
Chef Frederico has had a strong passion for cooking since he was a teenager, beginning his culinary career working as a waiter and as a manager in the restaurant business in his home country of Italy. Chef Frederico then came to the U.S. and his culinary career continued to reach new heights. Now, he is sharing his skills, knowledge, and gastronomic prowess in an array of incredible and delicious culinary experiences!
5
| 179 Reviews
Chef Melissa in Oahu
Chef Melissa
Boston
Chef Melissa uses cooking to bring food enthusiasts together, and to celebrate cultures and curiosities. After spending her youth in her home country of Taiwan, she worked as a food writer and spent dozens of years in Boston honing her craft alongside renowned chefs. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food and wine lover, Chef Melissa blends her Asian roots, her world travels and her love of food and culture to bring joy and inspiration to people everywhere.
5
| 153 Reviews
Chef Ricky in Oahu
Chef Ricky
Tampa
Chef Ricky is a renowned chef instructor and research and development chef bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the table. He notes his greatest achievements to be developing and launching multiple successful Asian restaurants and business concepts as well as coaching an ACF team to two national championships. Chef Ricky specializes in Pacific Rim cooking and is passionate about enabling aspiring chefs to turn their ambitions into reality.
4.99
| 194 Reviews
Chef Greg in Oahu
Chef Greg
Washington, D.C.
An accomplished chef and world traveler, Chef Greg has much to offer in the culinary landscape. With over 20 years of experience, Chef Greg prides himself on his ability to craft creative and inventive fare that exceeds expectations, while providing a service that goes above and beyond. Chef Greg has opened restaurants in London, studied under top chefs, and prepared meals for royalty.
4.99
| 124 Reviews
Chef Chris in Oahu
Chef Chris
Atlanta
After discovering his passion for cooking as an Italian language instructor at UC Berkeley, Chef Chris went on to be the co-founder of a culinary event business, specializing in regional Italian cooking, and then worked as a chef teaching cooking classes for corporate groups, cultivating a 5-star rating. Chef Chris now works with a company providing walking food tours of Little Italy as well as teaching his lauded cooking classes.
4.87
| 486 Reviews
Chef Danushka in Oahu
Chef Danushka
Austin
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Danushka’s culinary career quickly rose to prominence. An experienced culinary instructor and highly sought after private chef, she has worked for celebrities and high net worth clients across the U.S. Chef Danushka was a contestant on "Chopped" and "Cutthroat Kitchen," a finalist on "Comeback Kitchen" and "Next Food Network Star," and is the winner of Food Network’s "24 Hour Restaurant Battle."
4.94
| 194 Reviews
Chef Lula in Oahu
Chef Lula
Dallas
Chef Lula boasts an impressive resume with 10 years of culinary experience as a professional and private chef, culinary designer, business owner and an events coordinator and caterer of everything from small gatherings to black-tie fundraisers. But where Chef Lula’s passion for cooking really comes to life is in her incredible cooking classes, which promise to be relaxed yet refined and are nothing short of a good time.
4.98
| 93 Reviews
Chef Li in Oahu
Chef Li
Washington, D.C.
With a solid background in the culinary industry, Chef Li's cooking expertise has taken her around the world. While previously living in Singapore, Chef Li led private and corporate events as a culinary instructor. Now, back in the U.S., she looks forward to sharing her authentic, international cooking styles and techniques. Chef Li prides herself on her ability to make Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine simple and fun to cook!
4.92
| 202 Reviews
Chef Luana in Oahu
Chef Luana
Los Angeles
Born and raised in Italy, Chef Luana inherited a culinary passion from her grandmother. She has enjoyed entrepreneurial success at a beachside restaurant in Italy mainly due to her mastery with the pizza oven, as she is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers working with a wood burning oven. Chef Luana's old world recipes and techniques find new life in her classes with quality ingredients and genuine flavors.
4.95
| 570 Reviews

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Why book cooking classes in Oahu, HI
Unlock the skills required to master diverse world cuisines under the guidance of a renowned Oahu chef.
Whether you’re finally hoping to make nonna proud by rolling your own Italian pasta, learning the art of French patisserie with baking classes or getting hands-on with the ingredients and techniques required to make your favorite sushi rolls, you’ll benefit from the guidance of an expert. Each chef has spent more than a decade working at the pinnacle of their industry, meaning they know what it takes to help level up your cooking. In other words, if you’re hoping to add restaurant-quality cuisine to your own culinary repertoire, there’s nobody better qualified to teach you.
Enjoy culinary experiences tailored to you and your group’s palate and preferences.
The key to excellence in all cooking experiences is honest and open communication, and this starts before you book. It could be communicating with our Concierge team about your options and class pricing or liaising directly with your chef to ensure any dietary preferences, allergies and intolerances are catered for. Even if you have a question after the class about a recipe or technique you covered, your chef will be glad to answer, and they’ll be delighted to know that you’re applying your learnings at home in your own kitchen.
Mark one of life’s great milestones with cooking experiences that everybody can enjoy.
Whether you’re planning a birthday bash for your favorite foodie friend, a romantic anniversary celebration with couples cooking classes or a team-building event for corporate culinarians, cooking courses offer an experience that everybody’s sure to get behind. Your chef will provide a relaxed, fun and hands-on experience, giving everybody the chance to raise their game in the kitchen, and the best part? Everything is supplied, taking the stress out of planning your event and leaving you free to enjoy the experience.

FAQs

How much do cooking classes in Oahu cost?
The cost for cooking courses in Oahu typically ranges between $59 and over $100 per person. However, this is just a rough guide. The actual price you’ll pay for culinary experiences is likely to change based on a number of factors. These include seasonality and the type of class you hope to book. They also include the number of people in your party, since class prices are tiered based on group size. You can get a rough idea of cost by reviewing the starting price on your chosen experience’s web page. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Concierge team, who are always on hand and happy to help refine your budget.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Cooking experiences are for everybody! That is, anyone with an interest in great food and the desire to unlock new culinary skills. If you’re just starting out on your cooking journey, you’ll find plenty of classes nearby to teach you the fundamental skills that no aspiring chef should be without. Equally, if you’re more accomplished in your home kitchen, you’re to find classes that’ll provide you with a delicious new challenge. All cooking lessons are guided by renowned local chefs, and since everybody loves food, these experiences are sure to appeal to everybody. Whether you’re planning a birthday, a romantic anniversary or an exciting day out of the office for your team, when you book cooking lessons, everybody in your group is sure to have a blast.
What should I expect during a typical class?
The first thing to expect when you book culinary classes is for absolutely everything to be provided. That includes all ingredients along with any equipment required to make your chosen menu. In terms of the skills you can expect to learn, that depends on the class. Whichever experience you decide to book, the classes offer the chance to pick the brains of a renowned local chef, gaining valuable insights into cuisines from around the world and the cultures that shaped them. The best part, however, has to be the chance at the end of the session to sit with your classmates and enjoy a meal of your own making. After all, nothing beats good food in great company!
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
What the best cooking classes have in common is that they each cover fundamental skills, like the best way to use a knife, prepare ingredients and even season your food. You’ll also learn specialized skills depending on your class theme. For example, if you opt to learn the art of authentic Japanese sushi, you can expect to get hands-on with the niche ingredients and specialized rice-rolling tools required to master your favorite morsels. Equally, if you’re hoping to make nonna proud with homemade pasta, you’ll likely spend time learning to roll out your pasta dough, whipping up a sumptuous filling and simmering a sauce to pair it with.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The top cooking classes come with a whole host of benefits. One is the chance to learn recipes from cuisines around the world and master the skills required to make them. What’s more, whether you’re taking the class with your friends, team mates or your significant other, you’re sure to love sharing the experience with like-minded foodies, especially when you sit at the end of the class to enjoy a meal of your own making. Perhaps the biggest benefit is the chance to learn under the tutelage of a renowned local chef, picking their brains, gaining insights into global cuisines and learning their most closely-guarded culinary secrets. In doing so, you’re sure to find the inspiration you need to take your home cooking to the next level.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
There are cooking classes in Oahu for everybody. If you’re a beginner just embarking on your culinary journey, you’ll find experiences that cover the essential kitchen skills that no aspiring chef should be without. Equally, if you're a more accomplished cook, there are plenty of classes that are sure to provide a challenge and truly test your kitchen mettle. In either case, you’ll benefit from the guidance of an esteemed local chef, learning from their experience in order to sharpen your skills and shake up your weekly meal routine. From learning to roll your own authentic Japanese sushi and making your own fresh pasta to preparing your favorite French bistro dishes, when you decide to take cooking courses in the Hawaiian paradise of Oahu, it’s all possible.
Where do the classes take place?
This is really up to you. From Kaimuki and Waikiki to the North Shore, there are hosts across Oahu just waiting to welcome you into their homes, offering you the chance to learn new cuisines right at the chef’s table. You can consult the handy map on your chosen experience’s web page to see precisely where your class takes place. Alternatively, perhaps you’d prefer to host in your own home or another hired venue. If so, that’s fine! All your chef requires is a clean, functional kitchen and enough space to conduct the class safely. Provided those are in place, they’ll gladly come to you, bringing with them all the ingredients and any specialized equipment required for the class.
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