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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Fragrant Spanish Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of classic Spanish recipes. Join this cooking class to learn how to bring new and innovative Spanish flavors to your home kitchen. A gourmet chef shares tips and techniques while teaching you how to roast a pork loin and potatoes, prepare a black olive salad and a tangy Romesco sauce. For dessert, enjoy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Spanish Recipe Collection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy the bold colors and vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine. Led by a world-class chef, this cooking class features a variety of classic recipes prepared using traditional techniques. You'll learn to prepare a tender roasted pork loin with Romesco sauce, roast potatoes with Spanish paprika, orange and fennel and mix...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Terrific Thai Food - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thai food is a popular global cuisine and you can learn the culinary secrets here. Perhaps you are stuck in finding innovative and creative date night ideas and if so, this cooking class would be a great idea for a date. You'll practice with your date many techniques, such as how to stir-fry. This hands-on cooking...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Travel to Thailand - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spice up your evening with the culinary wonders of Thailand. Try something new and exciting by joining a cooking class that explores the mouthwatering flavors of Thailand. Learn to stir-fry to perfection in a wok, simmer vibrant curries, and master the traditional noodle dishes. You'll also get the chance to explore...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Make Magical Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Understand the techniques required to make macarons in this fun and innovative cooking session. Whether you absolutely love macarons or you simply want to expand your baking skills, this cooking class is the perfect chance to make magical macarons and improve your culinary techniques. An expert chef will guide you in...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Macarons for Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Macarons make great gifts for loved ones. Join our cooking class and discover the art of making delectable pastries. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, from achieving the perfect batter consistency to skillfully piping the ideal shapes. You'll learn the secrets behind creating luscious ganache...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Italian Small Plates
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create an impressive spread of classic Italian appetizers. Take your penchant for appetizers to the next level with this cooking class. Focusing on fresh flavors and authentic ingredients, this class is led by a gourmet chef. You'll practice frying calamari, toasting bruschetta, stuffing mushrooms,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Appetizer Love
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Plan the perfect happy hour menu with new recipes and culinary techniques. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class explores the fun and inventiveness of preparing classic Italian antipasti. Learn how to stuff mushrooms, fry calamari, prepare skewers and mix a creamy tapenade. Sample and take home recipes for...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Steakhouse Signatures - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook delicious steak with your date for this cooking session. Spice things up in your dating life with a unique cooking class. This a wonderful date idea as you will get to know your date intimately through the romance of food. Highly-rated chefs will teach you how to cook sizzling steak, so you can have many...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Traditional Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip the crowded steakhouse and create your own date night at home. This cooking class will take you far away from the crowded steakhouse. Learn the secrets to achieving the perfect sear on a NY strip and infusing flavors into complementary sides. Experience the joy of creating delicious sweet treats. Embrace the...
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Danish Puff Pastry Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover skills for preparing bakery-worthy Danishes from scratch. Forego the bakery for the joy of homemade danishes in this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef as you learn how to laminate, shape and fill scratch-made puff pastry dough. Take home recipes for cream cheese Danish pockets and apricot pinwheels....
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Southlake
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Danishes From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice techniques for creating popular sweets at home. If you've ever wanted to prepare bakery-fresh goodies at home, this cooking class is an excellent way to start. A gourmet pastry chef will share tips and techniques for mixing and laminating dough. Master shaping dough into apricot pinwheels and a platter of...
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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
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.