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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Emily in Paris-Themed French Cooking
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to craft a classic French menu completely from scratch with Chef Chris. In this hands-on cooking class inspired by the popular series, Emily in Paris, you'll learn how to prepare a selection of signature French dishes. Learn foundational French cooking techniques while working with fresh seafood, red...
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Chef Chris
Serving the Dallas area
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Tantalizing Thai Tastes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a romantic cooking experience beyond borders exploring authentic Thailand cuisine. During this engaging cooking class, you and your plus one will be immersed in Thailand gastronomy, learning how to make traditional dishes from scratch. Combining aromatic herbs with spices and other fresh ingredients, you'll...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Kids Cooking Series
Teens Cooking Series
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Cupcake Wars - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gather the kids and learn baking techniques as a family. Under the guidance of a world-class chef, this fun and engaging cooking class is the perfect way to spend time together, create memories and instill kitchen confidence. Practice mixing, baking and piping as you prepare chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Gourmet Pizza-Making Essentials
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef Chris as you use fresh and flavorful ingredients to create custom pizzas. Take pizza night to a sophisticated level with this interactive cooking class where Chef Chris will teach you how to make expertly prepared pizza dough completely from scratch.
You'll also make two unique sauces — an herby pesto...
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Chef Chris
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Marvelous Macaron Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulge your love of French treats by learning traditional baking techniques. Invite spring to town by joining this cooking class featuring adorable French macarons. Joined by a gourmet pastry chef, you'll master skills for whisking, baking and filling. Learn techniques for properly piping batter, baking the shells...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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European Bread Sessions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Check out the flavorful varieties of Italian and Irish bread. Join this cooking class to learn how to prepare restaurant-worthy European bread selections. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll pick up tips and tricks for mixing, baking and proofing dough. Learn how to shape Italian rosemary and roasted garlic focaccia,...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Stunning Seafood Spread
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover innovate, impressive seafood fare that is a feast for the eyes and the palate. In this hands-on class with Chef Chris, you'll learn how to prepare an incredible four-course meal featuring fresh seafood and fresh takes and traditional plating and preparations using local ingredients.
A few stunning seafood...
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Chef Chris
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Cupcake Love - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Share your love of baked goods with the whole family. Gather your whole crew and join a gourmet chef for this fun and engaging cooking class. Working together, you'll learn how to mix ingredients, whip batter and prepare spring-inspired fondant decorations. Start with chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Fun Culinary Fare - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gather the family and learn how to have fun in the kitchen. Discover the practical joker side of the culinary world with this cooking class. Designed for kids and adults, a gourmet chef leads these fun and engaging sessions. Create meatloaf cupcakes complete with fluffy mashed potato frosting. Next, put together dirt...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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International Bread Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your kitchen with the aromas of fresh-baked bread from scratch. Join a gourmet chef for this cooking class featuring tips and techniques for baking European bread recipes. Practice mixing, kneading, shaping, proofing and slicing delicious loaves of bread, including an Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread, an...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Thrills of Italy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A global date night culinary experience to Italy especially for two. Join this cooking class for a twist on your next date night. Learn to make classic Italian dishes with fresh ingredients. Make meatballs from scratch and cover them with a delicious sauce. Practice essential Italian cooking techniques such as...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Pranking With Food - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Join the kids and discover ways to prepare fun and trick-worthy recipes. Led by an esteemed chef, this family-friendly cooking class is an excellent way to engage the jokesters in your crew. You'll learn how to make a duo of cleverly disguised treats. Start by making meatloaf cupcakes complete with mashed potato...
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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.