Cooking Classes in Austin
Best Cooking Classes in Austin for your next culinary journey
Discover bold Texas flavors and global culinary techniques with cooking classes in Austin. Learn to craft classic Southern dishes like barbecue brisket, bake buttery biscuits or pecan pie, or shape handmade Italian pasta and French pastries from scratch. Guided by five-star chefs, these hands-on culinary lessons teach practical skills and highlight Austin’s dynamic foodie scene. Just a short drive from Round Rock, Pflugerville or Cedar Park, these classes are ideal for food lovers across the area. True to the city’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World, every cooking session celebrates creativity and innovation in the kitchen. Whether you’re crafting local favorites or global delicacies, culinary classes in Austin offer an unforgettable way to explore new flavors. Reserve your spot at one of the cooking courses today and taste the best of Austin!
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Kids Cooking Series
Chicken Wings for Dad - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate the special men in your life with a homemade meal. Make a decadent meal together for this Father's Day cooking class. With the help of a chef, you'll make a variety of flavorful wings while also practicing knife safety skills to cut veggies with ranch. Craft your own pie at the pizza bar and end the day with...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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France's Southern Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the distinctive influences of France's southern region. Learn the difference southern French cooking makes to the greater culinary character of the country in a cooking class that pinpoints the region and its phenomenal flavors. Your instructor has prepared a menu filled with classics, including radish and...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Three Primo Pizzas
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Skip the delivery and toss handcrafted pizzas into your home dining routine instead. Explore the difference fresh homemade pizza makes with a cooking class that makes it easy to prepare your own. As your primo pizzeria instructor demonstrates, it all starts with handcrafted dough that becomes a carbonara pizza, a...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Exploring Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to capture the iconic flavors of Korean barbecue. You'll be a grill master at the end of this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a chef instructor, you'll learn grilling techniques and authentic recipes to make flavorful Korean barbecue meats, as well as a few vibrant sides. Also, learn how to...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Al Fresco From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover creative ways to incorporate fresh Italian spirit into your menu. With the delicious Italian dishes you'll make during this interactive cooking class, boring dinners don't stand a chance in your kitchen! Your gifted instructor demonstrates gourmet methods for preparing chicken diavolo, grilled asparagus...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American for Kids - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover how to make your favorite Italian American dishes. You'll learn how to cook like an Italian grandmother in this family-friendly cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you recipes for making pasta dough from scratch and how to shape it into homemade fettuccini. Pound chicken breast to make a delicious...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Star-Spangled Cakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
This cupcake decorating workshop offers a celebration of sweetness for all ages. If you and your little ones are ready for some festive fun in the kitchen, look no further than this exciting cooking class. Join renowned chef and learn from them how to make delicious firework cupcakes, topped with rich vanilla...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Rustic Italian Summer Seafood
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From pasta to salads, seafood is essential to Italian cooking. You may think of meat when you think of Italian food, but this class will show you how essential seafood is to Tuscan cuisine. You'll start by making fresh pasta and tomato sauce, and your chef instructor will show you how to make shrimp the protein that...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Tastings for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embark on a five-star culinary adventure together in this chef-led culinary lesson. Turn up the heat with this flavor-packed date night cooking class. With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll enjoy an evening of connection, creativity and mouth-watering food you’ll both remember forever. Recipes you'll learn...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Gourmet Barbecue Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Crank up the flames and master sensational summer recipes in this dedicated grilling class. If you want to wow your guests at your summer cookout, this dedicated cooking class is sure to help. In it, with a renowned chef as your guide, you'll master recipes like charred pepper, peach and feta salad, grilled and smoked...
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New Italian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join us for a cooking class featuring modern Italian recipes. This cooking class goes beyond the Italian standards with a menu featuring pork loin chops and salsa verde as a main course. You'll also make a citrus and fennel salad, and the Italian staple of from-scratch focaccia. Impress your guests with a zabaglione...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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Florentine Summer Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
An evening of Tuscan culinary romance awaits when you enrol in this exciting culinary experience. Enjoy a romantic evening of Tuscan gastronomy without flying to Europe with this chef-led Italian cooking class. Guided by your chef, you and your partner will learn to rustle up recipes like lemon-rosemary grilled...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Austin
How much do cooking classes in Austin cost?
Though each cooking class varies as far as price depending on the size of your group, the menu or session and the chef conducting the session, you can generally expect to pay between $59 and $100 plus per person. You'll find a handy listing of the starting price and any additional fees shown on this page, next to each class description.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
With no prior experience required, these cooking classes are the ideal opportunity for chefs of all abilities to discover something new about food prep. Choose from sessions that celebrate cuisine from all around the world, select themed classes for holiday and special occasions and find exciting sessions centered on specialty techniques like barbecue and sushi. You will also find cooking courses aimed at younger chefs and families that give the whole crew a chance to collaborate on incredible fare. And with singles, date night and couples cooking classes on tap, you can even add a dash of romance to the menu.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Having the best cooking classes in Austin at your disposal means working with some of the city's superstar chefs, eager to share their passion and their expertise. You'll share the kitchen with fellow foodies as eager as you are to uncover their culinary abilities. With all tools and ingredients provided, you'll have all you need to get cooking. Savor step-by-step instruction as you prepare a suite of incredible dishes while enjoying the company of your fellow gourmet. Classes may also include a chance for you to dine on your creations once instruction has ended or take them with you to enjoy at home.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
From rolling your own handmade sushi to churning out premium homespun pasta, there's a vast array of techniques and skills for you to explore. Develop your sense of flavor balancing with sessions in global fare or practice your piping and flow techniques in cake decorating courses. Each of these cooking courses holds smaller lessons in specialty methods that help make your kitchen work more effective, skills like proper knifing techniques and how to make better use of your appliances. Learn to bring drama to the table with gourmet dessert classes or explore your talent for crafting bespoke sauces, perfect your touch for classic comfort flavors and more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Learning new skills or elevating existing abilities while making new memories with friends, family and coworkers make the top cooking classes in Austin a highly rewarding experience. It's a creative way to expand your social network or reconnect with your existing circle, all while developing your gourmet abilities in a fun and enriching environment. You can explore a cuisine you've always wanted to try or perfect a technique you've been meaning to master. By tapping into sessions in East Austin, South Congress Avenue and the North Loop, you can learn from some of the city's most gifted culinarians as you bring new cultural flavors and familiar domestic specialties to your table.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose from a variety of cooking lessons that offer the best in domestic fare with menus celebrating barbecue, burgers and traditional steak dinners. To bring a bit of international flair to your culinary life, you can also opt for sessions in fine bistro dining, classic Italian creations or sensational specialties like Spanish paella and authentic Japanese sushi. Specialty courses in premium steakhouse selections and top-notch New American fare let you re-create dishes similar to what you might find at Odd Duck or The Guest House.
Where do the classes take place?
You can expect your cooking class to take place either in your chef's home, your home or a third-party venue chosen ahead of time. Some sessions feature a traveling instructor who comes to your office space or chosen venue for a custom onsite culinary lesson. In these courses, your chef will bring all tools, ingredients and materials needed for the session. You can click on the map link found in sessions near you to determine if you'll be headed to East Austin for your lesson in trattoria specialties or to Dove Springs for a how-to on rustic French fare.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Austin
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.