Cooking Classes in Plano
Best cooking classes in Plano for your next culinary journey.
Discover a thriving melting pot of international flavors with hands-on cooking classes in Plano. Just a short drive from Dallas, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas is sure to fire up your culinary creativity. Wherever you’re based in the city — exploring destination dining in Whiffletree, checking out the parks in King’s Ridge or watching balloons launch in Avignon Windhaven, you’ll find there are a multitude of local cooking sessions in Plano. Each one is overseen by a highly experienced, local chef who’ll guide you through creating a complete menu of international or local favorites while passing on useful tips to increase your kitchen skills. From vegan Tex Mex to handmade dumplings, cooking classes in Plano are truly world class.
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An Italian Feast: Early Fall Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft an early fall Italian feast with juicy pork chops and rustic apple crostata. Perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party, this hands-on cooking class celebrates late summer’s bounty. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll prepare a menu featuring pan-seared pork chops with fresh salsa verde, creamy mushroom...
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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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Stuffed Pasta Made Fresh
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make pasta from scratch and enjoy it with two fillings and flavorful sauces. Learn the fundamentals of making fresh pasta dough in this hands-on cooking class. Led by an expert shape, you’ll knead, roll, cut and shape pasta dough into two delicious classics: pumpkin agnolotti in sage-scented brown butter sauce and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Stuffed Pasta Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the time-honored technique of Italian pasta-making with ravioli with two fillings and sauces. Take your pasta-making skills to the next level with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll master the art of kneading, rolling and shaping fresh pasta by hand for two delicious dishes. Create...
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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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Become Confident With Chocolate Dessert Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up stunning chocolate creations using classic dessert techniques. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Dallas. With help from Chef Kate or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Chocolate Desserts Made Easy to Learn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover new ways to enjoy the magic of chocolate. In this decadent cooking class in Southlake (Dallas), Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on...
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Southlake
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A Trio of Gourmet Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your desserts unforgettable with chocolate treats that blend artistry, flavor and indulgent texture. Elevate your dessert game with three showstopping chocolate creations in this sophisticated cooking class. Led by a world-class pastry chef, you'll create elegant chocolate-covered honeycomb, decadent espresso...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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The Art of Chocolate Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master essential techniques as you create three confections: truffles, chocolate-dipped honeycomb and soufflés. Immerse yourself in the rich world of chocolate-making with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by an expert pastry chef, you’ll make three decadent confections — crisp, golden honeycomb dipped in...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Classic Italian Cuisine, Elevated
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your Italian cooking with luxurious textures and time-honored techniques with this elegant menu. Step into the kitchen for a refined Italian experience in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a top-level chef, you’ll learn to braise osso buco to tender perfection and serve it with smooth Parmesan cheese...
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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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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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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Plano
How much do cooking classes in Plano cost?
While cooking lessons usually cost between $59 and over $100 per person, this is only a guide. The final price can vary depending on a few factors, including the type of class you choose and the season in which you book it, with high-demand dates like Labor Day typically commanding higher prices. The number of people in your party will also have an impact on the price, since class prices are tiered based on group size.
To get a basic idea of cost, view the per-person starting price on your chosen experience page. Or, for more detailed assistance, why not reach out to our friendly and helpful Concierge team?
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Culinary classes are for absolutely everybody! That is, anybody with a passion for great food and the desire to learn to cook it. You don’t need lots of experience or fancy skills, either. Even if you’re new to the kitchen, you’ll find classes that cover the basics that no aspiring cook should be without. If you’re more advanced, you’ll also find classes that present the next foodie challenge you’re looking for.
These experiences are also great for life’s most special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday bash, an anniversary celebration or a team-building day, since everyone loves great food, everybody’s bound to get behind the chance to learn to cook it.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you sign up for one of the city’s best cooking classes, you can expect everything to be provided for you. That includes the full list of ingredients and any equipment required to make your chosen dishes. In terms of the skills you can expect to learn, those really depend on which class you choose to take.
In all classes, you’ll have the chance to pick the brains of an expert chef, gaining fascinating insights into the time-honored traditions and cultures that shaped your chosen cuisine. You can also expect the chance to sit at the end of the session with your classmates, reflect on your learnings and enjoy a gourmet meal of your own making.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
This is largely dependent on the class you choose to take. For example, sushi-making classes will see you getting hands-on with the specialized equipment, traditional ingredients and time-honored techniques required to recreate your favorite sushi rolls. Similarly, pasta-making courses will involve making and rolling fresh pasta dough, filling it and simmering delicious sauces to pair with your creations.
In all cases, your chef will cover basics like knife skills, kitchen safety, ingredient preparation and even seasoning. This means that whatever your chosen cuisine, you’re guaranteed to end the class as a more accomplished and competent home cook than when you started.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Signing up for one of the city’s top cooking classes comes with a host of benefits. For one, you’ll get to learn from a renowned chef, picking their brains and gaining fascinating insights into food cultures from around the world. With their help, you’ll also learn to master impressive new kitchen skills and delicious new recipes which are sure to become the talk of your dinner party table.
Perhaps the greatest benefit, however, is sharing all of this with your closest foodie companions. Over the shared joy of great food and learning something new, you’ll forge unforgettable memories together that are sure to last long after the final plates have been cleared.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The first thing to say here is that there are cooking courses available for aspiring cooks of all experience levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find classes that cover foundational skills. If you’re more advanced and in search of a new culinary challenge, you’ll also find plenty of experiences that provide that, too.
All classes are led by renowned chefs just waiting to share their most closely-guarded culinary secrets. That means that whether you’re learning to roll authentic sushi, whip up Tuscan trattoria-worthy pasta or menu items from your favorite Parisian bistro, there’s nobody better suited to the job of teaching you.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking experiences can take place wherever you’d like them to! If you’d like to learn right at the chef’s table, there are hosts across the city who love welcoming eager epicureans into their home kitchens. Just consult the map on your preferred experience page to see where the chef is located.
Alternatively, you could also host the class at your home or vacation rental. Provided that there is a clean, functional kitchen in place, plus enough space in which to conduct the class safely, your chef will gladly come to you. What’s more, they’ll bring all of the ingredients plus any specialized equipment required to make your chosen menu.
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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
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