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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Masterful Layered Cake
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Express your culinary artistry in layers of sponge and buttercream. Both the multi-layered cake and apron featured in this exciting cooking class are yours to take home and enjoy after the session. Discover your talent for deluxe baking and cake design while working with a top-tier local baker to create a tender...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Vietnamese Street Food to Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate bold and fresh Vietnamese flavors. This immersive Vietnamese cooking class brings the vibrant flavors of street food straight to your kitchen. Working alongside a world-class chef, you’ll roll up fresh shrimp spring rolls with a silky peanut sauce, fire up lemongrass and chile grilled chicken and craft an...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweets For Mom - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
The whole family can team up to prepare treats that celebrate Mom's special day. Gourmet goodies abound in this hands-on cooking class celebrating one of spring's most special moments, Mother's Day! Bring your aspiring chefs young and old into the kitchen for a guided lesson in preparing crafty confections and...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Ready to Rumba - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put some spice into date night with a Latin-inspired steak dinner. Get ready to rhumba in this cooking class that puts a Latin spin on steak night. South American cooking honors beef in ways that bring out a greater depth of flavor plus a little bit of spice. It will be a steak dinner and a night to...
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Chef Arra or Resident Chef
Troy
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Picture-Perfect Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Couples who love cooking can bring the timeless tastes and textures of Paris to life. If flying to France for dinner with your sweetheart is out of reach, this hands-on cooking class is the next-best thing. Your skilled instructor leads you in a culinary dance with steps that include beurre blanc-topped scallops,...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Comforting Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
There's nothing like a rustic Italian meal to inspire romance. There's nothing like the flavors of rustic Italian food to inspire romance and this cooking class is full of Tuscan flavor. Italian cooking means way more than just making pasta. Learn how to prepare simple yet elegant dishes with seasonal ingredients that...
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Troy
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Steak With a French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Find out how gourmet chefs in France transform steak into a culinary work of art. Parisian dining asserts phenomenal flavor in this hands-on cooking class, where a classic steak menu is the chef's choice for the order of the day. Learn to prepare your own succulent cuts and make a selection of surrounding dishes that...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Tastes of Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in a romantic escapade through the kitchens of Paris! Master your culinary skills in this French-inspired cooking class. You and your partner will create lasting memories as a chef instructor guides you in crafting elevated French cuisine. Discover how to perfectly balance flavors, prepare traditional sauces...
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Troy
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French Springtime Fantasy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A touch of magic seasons every dish in this sensational culinary session. Get your spring off to a great start with an in-person cooking class with a fabulous French menu, where every dish is crafted by hand. You will learn authentic techniques step-by-step from an esteemed local instructor with a skill for seasonal...
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Chef Daniel or Resident Chef
Ann Arbor
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Steak, S'ils Vous Plait
$89
Cooking Class
$89
How is steak prepared in French cuisine? You may not think about steak when you think about French food, but this cooking class will show you why you should. French preparations of steak explore leaner cuts of meat and luxurious sauces that complement them while still honoring the tradition of serving meat with...
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Troy
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Family-Style Chinese Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a touch of your favorite Chinese restaurant home for supper. Get a close-up view of the traditional methods behind your favorite Chinese dishes in this enlightening cooking class. With hot and sour soup, scallion pancakes, honey sesame chicken and beef low main on the menu, your exceptional chef instructor leads...
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Ann Arbor
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Escape to France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Use simple techniques to make a flavorful impact while crafting tantalizing French cuisine. Say bonjour to exquisite flavors and a charming French bistro menu in this hands-on cooking class. With expert guidance, you’ll sear a juicy strip steak topped with a bold whole-grain mustard sauce. You’ll also prepare...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.