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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Flavors and Textures of Vietnam
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover culinary techniques for preparing authentic Vietnamese recipes. If you've ever wanted to recreate Southeast Asian cuisine, this cooking class is the place to start. Joined by a world-class chef, you'll practice slicing, mixing and grilling several recipes. Begin with shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce....
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Pasta Made With Love
$89
Cooking Class
$89
See how easy it can be to make homemade pasta and enjoy the superior taste. Create tender, chewy pasta with ease thanks to this hands-on cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, transform eggs and flour into a variety of shapes and sizes of homemade pasta. Practice every step from kneading and rolling to cutting and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Brunch With All-Clad
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Surprise Mom with an elegant brunch menu. Using top-of-the-line All-Clad cookware, you'll come away from this cooking class with a new-found sense of kitchen confidence. Your first recipe is a skillet soufflé pancake topped with lemon syrup and blackberries. Next, mix Hollandaise sauce for a classic eggs Benedict...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Classically Elegant French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master French cooking techniques under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Learn how to use fresh ingredients to create a classic French menu in this cooking class. Begin by caramelizing onions for French onion soup and combining Champagne and shallots for vinaigrette. Your entrée is an herb-marinated steak with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Decadent Mousse Desserts
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Join a gourmet chef for culinary sessions featuring a trio of sweet treats. This cooking class is a wonderful way to discover new techniques and delicious recipes for the next birthday, anniversary or holiday event. You'll begin by mixing batter, making vanilla buttercream, stirring a raspberry coulis and putting...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Morning Buns and Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare laminated dough for a duo of sweet and savory recipes. Led by a world-class chef, you'll pick up tips and skills for preparing flaky dough recipes in this cooking class. Begin by mixing ingredients and folding them into a laminated dough. Use half of the dough for ham and cheese croissants. The...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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A Night in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a fabulous French feast at home. If you’re looking to connect with your date over good food and new skills, check out this hands-on cooking class. From fresh plump scallops to gratin potatoes in perfectly balanced French sauces, you and your date will enjoy a meal like never before. You’ll end your perfect...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Fresh and Filling Vietnamese
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors and techniques of Southeast Asian cuisine. Add a new country to your culinary resume with this cooking class focused on the fresh flavors of Vietnam. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll start by making a savory peanut sauce to enhance shrimp spring rolls. You'll also prepare lemongrass and chile grilled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Fantastique French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of preparing your favorite French recipes at home. Join a gourmet chef for this cooking class featuring the classic flavors of a French steakhouse. Learn how to prepare a strip steak with whole-grain mustard sauce, make homemade vinaigrette and put together a haricots verts salad. You'll also make...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Latin American Steak Secrets - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add some South American flare to your typical steak dinner. Lean into Latin flavors with this immersive cooking class turned date night. Guided by a chef instructor, discover the secret to perfectly grilled steak. Create a flavorful and fresh homemade salsa full of herbs and vegetables then prepare a savory pupusa...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Epic Pie Sessions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of pastry dough for various desserts. Join this cooking class to discover tips and techniques for preparing the perfect pie dough. After making the dough from scratch, you'll start by preparing a rustic wild mushroom and goat cheese galette. Next, move to the sweet side with a berry galette topped with...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Stunning Macarons for Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become a patisserie master as you do a deep-dive on these chic and timeless treats. Create iconic French treats like a pro with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a chef, master baking skills and terminology as you craft a selection of delicate macarons in two mouthwatering flavors. You'll be amazed how a few...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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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.