Cooking Classes in Detroit
Best Cooking Classes in Detroit for your next culinary journey
Explore the evolving culinary scene of the Motor City with cooking classes in Detroit. From making fresh pasta from scratch to baking indulgent pastries, Detroit cooking courses offer hands-on lessons for both novice and advanced cooks. Dive into the city's diverse flavors, from classic American comfort foods to global influences, with the guidance of five-star chefs. These cooking courses in Motown allow you to explore iconic local dishes like Detroit-style pizza, slow-braised short ribs and smoked BBQ burgers. For those in nearby areas like Ferndale, West Bloomfield or Southfield, Detroit's cooking classes are just minutes away and well worth the short trip. Book your spot today and taste the best of Detroit’s dynamic culinary scene!
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Fundamentals for Home Cooks
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join an expert chef for fun, learning and classic French fare. This hands-on cooking class focuses on essential techniques from the French kitchen. Simple methods like blanching, poaching and roasting elevate everyday dishes with gourmet finesse. Learn to pan-roast chicken and reduce wine sauce, then poach eggs to...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Master French Madeleines
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create this buttery French classic. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make madeleines but didn’t know where to start, this cooking class is for you. You'll be shown how to master a basic madeleine recipe, under the guidance of an expert chef, then create different flavors and savor your creations...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Exploring Italy From-Scratch - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll feel like you're dining in Italy for a romantic date night. Learn how to make authentic Italian dishes in this date night cooking class. You'll learn the recipes to create a multi-course meal using fresh ingredients. Plus, master the art of Italian cooking by learning essential cooking...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Bistro Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Revel in French comfort food. Experience the heart of French bistro dining with this elegant cooking class. Begin with pan-roasted tarragon chicken with wine sauce and move on to a vibrant asparagus dish topped with poached eggs and crispy lardons. Finally, to complete the meal, you’ll make a show-stopping Grand...
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Troy
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Delightful Danishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Expand your pastry skills with this fun, interactive lesson. This skill-driven cooking class focuses on classic techniques and pristine presentation. An expert chef will teach you how to prepare laminated dough to achieve the flaky base for your sweet treats. You’ll create tantalizing fillings with cream cheese and...
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Ann Arbor
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Danish Delight
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake buttery danishes like an expert. Learn some sweet baking skills in this hands-on pastry cooking class! A chef instructor will guide you through the process of preparing fresh laminated pastry dough while you discover techniques for shaping and baking the perfect Danish. You'll make two timeless favorites: classic...
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Troy
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Dinner in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll feel like you're dining in the Tuscan countryside. Elevate your date night with this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through an eclectic menu for two. You'll work together with your date to create a feast featuring Tuscan flavors. Plus, learn essential cooking techniques to craft your...
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Ann Arbor
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Spicy Nashville Chicken
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create Nashville classics. Add a little spice to your life during this fun and immersive cooking class. During the session you will recreate the flavors of Nashville, combining fresh ingredients and aromatic spices to make flavorsome classics. You’ll learn how to create several unforgettable dishes that...
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Troy
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Romantic Parisian Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft the authentic flavors of Paris for a romantic date night. You'll feel like you're dining in a Parisian bistro in this romantic date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to transform fresh ingredients into a multi-course meal straight from Paris. Plus, learn essential techniques to elevate...
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Ann Arbor
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Savor Tuscan Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the taste of Tuscany in this immersive cooking experience. Treat your date to an Italian experience to remember in this Tuscan-inspired cooking class. Learn how to recreate the true flavors of the region in this chef-led class. You’ll learn how to cook classic Tuscan dishes step-by-step, learning trade...
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Troy
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Breads for the Home Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll adore adding these essential loaves to your personal cookbook. Nothing comforts quite like fresh bread and this cooking class is your ticket to the delicious world of home-baked magic. With wholesome white bread, sweet and spicy cinnamon raisin bread and whole wheat country bread with olives and rosemary on the...
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Ann Arbor
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Fancy French Food - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create restaurant-quality French cuisine for a special date night experience. In this indulgent cooking class, you’ll get to bring the romance of Paris to your plate. Together you’ll be shown how to create French classics step-by-step. Cancel the restaurant booking and try something new with this fun...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Detroit
How much do cooking classes in Detroit cost?
Your cost for each cooking class Differs slightly, based on the size of your group, the session you choose and the chef conducting the course. The starting cost and any fees are displayed next to the listings on this page. Structure is applied based on the head count and class details to determine final charges. The average class costs anywhere from $59 to $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These cooking classes are great for cooks of all abilities looking to take their culinary skills in new directions while enjoying fun times with great people. Even if you're brand new to cooking, you can get your footing with skillful instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. If cooking is old hat to you, you'll find techniques and gourmet menus that help you expand your abilities. Everyone from kids to teens to families can come together in the kitchen to see what delicious things they can create. And if you have romance in mind, date night cooking courses and couples culinary sessions are sure to season your together time.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Thanks to a crack selection of top cooking classes in Detroit, you can expect supreme instruction in culinary artistry from a local legend on the dining scene. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is provided, including all the tools and ingredients required to create your chosen menu. You'll work among a group of gourmet creatives in a stress-free environment where encouragement is a key ingredient. Participate in a community that encourages success for everyone. Once finished, you may have the chance to enjoy your finished meal and forge new connections with your fellow foodies. If you choose a make-and-take session, you can enjoy your creations at home with your friends and family.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
There are specific skills for you to master in all culinary classes, whether you're learning to bake breads from around the world, developing your talent for creating soul food classics or whipping up a designer dessert. Practice essential skills that help you get the most out of your knives and take your favorite kitchen tools into new territory. With an international course, you can perfect your ability to create custom pasta dishes or learn to turn wholesome ingredients into a Mediterranean feast. And with domestic sessions on the menu, everything from classic steakhouse methods to the best of Southern dining are yours to explore.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
You find benefits in every aspect of taking the best cooking classes in Detroit, from the confidence you acquire by working with some of the city's stellar culinary talent to the opportunities to spend quality time with your favorite people while working together in the kitchen. Collect fantastic recipes that bring new flavor to your existing lineup and practice the skills required to re-create them again and again. You can also create new connections with fellow foodies stationed everywhere from Greektown to New Center. And when special occasions are on the calendar, there's no benefit more meaningful than having a chance to round up your friends and family for a lesson in the sweetness of life.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Jump into cooking experiences that represent the best of domestic dining and New American cuisine or go with something more exotic with a Thai or Japanese session. You'll find a range of specialty courses that highlight international breads, Italian desserts, classic croissants, cake and cookie decoration, sushi prep and more. With courses in popular global fare like French, Mediterranean and Spanish, you can bring a taste of the Old World to your table.
Where do the classes take place?
You can find cooking classes near you that happen either in your home, your instructor's home or a separate locale equipped for cooking classes. There are also sessions in which the instructor arrives at a worksite or separate location to provide onsite instruction. In these sessions, the instructor also brings along everything they'll need to conduct the class. You'll find a map image in every class listing that lets you know where in town your class will take place.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Detroit
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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