Cooking Classes in Austin
Best Cooking Classes in Austin for your next culinary journey
Discover bold Texas flavors and global culinary techniques with cooking classes in Austin. Learn to craft classic Southern dishes like barbecue brisket, bake buttery biscuits or pecan pie, or shape handmade Italian pasta and French pastries from scratch. Guided by five-star chefs, these hands-on culinary lessons teach practical skills and highlight Austin’s dynamic foodie scene. Just a short drive from Round Rock, Pflugerville or Cedar Park, these classes are ideal for food lovers across the area. True to the city’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World, every cooking session celebrates creativity and innovation in the kitchen. Whether you’re crafting local favorites or global delicacies, culinary classes in Austin offer an unforgettable way to explore new flavors. Reserve your spot at one of the cooking courses today and taste the best of Austin!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
A Marvel-ous Feast
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Delight in learning how to make these special themed treats with your coworkers. In this team building cooking class, let world-class Chef Tera teach you all the skills you need to create a variety of recipes with the cinematic theme of the Marvel Universe.
Begin by learning how to make a Scarlet Witch soup with a...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
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Team Building Activity
Classics for the Grill
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Create the quintessential grilled feast in this team building cooking class with Chef Aaron. Gather your team around the grill for a modern take on a classic grilled three-course feast. Chef Aaron will show you how to spatchcock a chicken to create an even cooking surface for easier grilling in this collaborative...
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Chef Aaron
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Team Building Activity
Asian Takeout Favorites
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Learn the secrets behind takeout favorites and never call in an order again. Join Chef Danushka for an interactive team building cooking class where your group will learn how to make takeout dishes like crispy egg rolls, saucy stir fry and more. You'll even learn a few new knife skills.
Begin by preparing the egg...
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Chef Danushka
Austin (Oak Hill)
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Team Building Activity
Classic American Steakhouse
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
During this culinary experience, your team will explore the bold and iconic flavors of a steakhouse. Perfecting steakhouse fare can be deceptively simple, as Chef Aaron proves in this interactive team building cooking class, where you and your colleagues will learn several foolproof methods for elevating several...
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Chef Aaron
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Team Building Activity
Authentic Mexican Cooking Techniques
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Create a stunning spread of Mexican dishes as you work together as a group. In this team building cooking class, you'll make a Mexican feast that's bursting with authentic flavors. Chef Tera will guide your group through transforming fresh ingredients into iconic dishes.
First, you'll work together to make creamy...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
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Team Building Activity
Southwestern Grilling
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Prepare a Southwestern spread on the grill in this four-course team building experience. Learn how to grill like a professional and hone those knife skills alongside your team in this hands-on Southwest-style grilling class curated by Chef Danushka.
Start off by mixing a Southwestern salad of tomatoes, scallions,...
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Chef Danushka
Austin (Oak Hill)
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Team Building Activity
Sharpening Sushi Skills
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Learn the skills necessary to create mouthwatering sushi and other Japanese delicacies as a team. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Aaron, you and your team will work together to create an incredible three-course Japanese menu from starter to sweets.
Chef Aaron will begin by demystifying some of the...
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Chef Aaron
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Team Building Activity
Mastery of Italian Fare
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Work together to create an impressive Italian menu with guidance from Chef Tera. In this team building cooking class, you'll learn to make an Italian spread like a pro. Together with your group, you'll enhance your kitchen skills while learning about iconic flavors and fresh ingredients.
First, hand-make your own...
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Chef Tera
Austin (South Austin)
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Team Building Activity
Classics From the 90's: Stuffed Pasta Edition
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Time-travel with the crew for this nostalgic culinary team building experience. Take a step back to the '90s for a team building cooking class with retro flair! Let Chef Megan transport you to an era where flavor was bold, music was grungy and flannel was everywhere.
Begin your lesson with a brie en croûte...
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Chef Megan
Austin (Windsor Park)
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Fresh Cooking With Indian Flavors
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the art of pairing fresh food with full flavors to create exquisite culinary combinations. Chef Taruna not only knows the importance of using fresh ingredients, but how to unlock their full potential. In this hands-on class, you will create a mosaic of flavorful dishes using fresh ingredients and pairing them...
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Chef Taruna
Austin (Spicewood At Bullcreek)
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Coastal New England Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste signature dishes featuring regional ingredients from the New England coast. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll elevate your skills with essential techniques like handling seafood while sampling beloved dishes from the North Atlantic shore. Follow along with the chef as you make crab cakes from scratch with...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Journey Through Brazil
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Journey from the city of São Paulo to the beaches of Salvador with Chef Zach. In this hands-on class with Chef Zach, you will journey through Brazil and go beyond the steakhouse as you discover how to prepare some of the best dishes the country has to offer.
You will start with an addictive — and gluten-free!...
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Chef Zach
Serving the Austin area
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Austin
How much do cooking classes in Austin cost?
Though each cooking class varies as far as price depending on the size of your group, the menu or session and the chef conducting the session, you can generally expect to pay between $59 and $100 plus per person. You'll find a handy listing of the starting price and any additional fees shown on this page, next to each class description.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
With no prior experience required, these cooking classes are the ideal opportunity for chefs of all abilities to discover something new about food prep. Choose from sessions that celebrate cuisine from all around the world, select themed classes for holiday and special occasions and find exciting sessions centered on specialty techniques like barbecue and sushi. You will also find cooking courses aimed at younger chefs and families that give the whole crew a chance to collaborate on incredible fare. And with singles, date night and couples cooking classes on tap, you can even add a dash of romance to the menu.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Having the best cooking classes in Austin at your disposal means working with some of the city's superstar chefs, eager to share their passion and their expertise. You'll share the kitchen with fellow foodies as eager as you are to uncover their culinary abilities. With all tools and ingredients provided, you'll have all you need to get cooking. Savor step-by-step instruction as you prepare a suite of incredible dishes while enjoying the company of your fellow gourmet. Classes may also include a chance for you to dine on your creations once instruction has ended or take them with you to enjoy at home.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
From rolling your own handmade sushi to churning out premium homespun pasta, there's a vast array of techniques and skills for you to explore. Develop your sense of flavor balancing with sessions in global fare or practice your piping and flow techniques in cake decorating courses. Each of these cooking courses holds smaller lessons in specialty methods that help make your kitchen work more effective, skills like proper knifing techniques and how to make better use of your appliances. Learn to bring drama to the table with gourmet dessert classes or explore your talent for crafting bespoke sauces, perfect your touch for classic comfort flavors and more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Learning new skills or elevating existing abilities while making new memories with friends, family and coworkers make the top cooking classes in Austin a highly rewarding experience. It's a creative way to expand your social network or reconnect with your existing circle, all while developing your gourmet abilities in a fun and enriching environment. You can explore a cuisine you've always wanted to try or perfect a technique you've been meaning to master. By tapping into sessions in East Austin, South Congress Avenue and the North Loop, you can learn from some of the city's most gifted culinarians as you bring new cultural flavors and familiar domestic specialties to your table.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose from a variety of cooking lessons that offer the best in domestic fare with menus celebrating barbecue, burgers and traditional steak dinners. To bring a bit of international flair to your culinary life, you can also opt for sessions in fine bistro dining, classic Italian creations or sensational specialties like Spanish paella and authentic Japanese sushi. Specialty courses in premium steakhouse selections and top-notch New American fare let you re-create dishes similar to what you might find at Odd Duck or The Guest House.
Where do the classes take place?
You can expect your cooking class to take place either in your chef's home, your home or a third-party venue chosen ahead of time. Some sessions feature a traveling instructor who comes to your office space or chosen venue for a custom onsite culinary lesson. In these courses, your chef will bring all tools, ingredients and materials needed for the session. You can click on the map link found in sessions near you to determine if you'll be headed to East Austin for your lesson in trattoria specialties or to Dove Springs for a how-to on rustic French fare.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Austin
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.