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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Il Piatto Rustico From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Old-fashioned dishes become rustic masterpieces. The traditional flavors of rustic Italy turned this hands-on cooking class into a lesson in old world heritage. Let your masterful chef instructor introduce you to the methods for preparing authentic chicken piccata surrounded by garlic polenta and asparagus al forno...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Petit Fours
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft tiny treats with precision to add a touch of elegance to your dessert bar. Pack big flavor in a small package with this chef-led cooking class focused on baked goods. Tempt all your senses as you craft stunning sweet bites like dark chocolate bonbons with a hint of fleur du sel or delicately floral cream puffs...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Sauce Like Nonna's
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The secret is in the sauce in this celebration of Italian traditions. Come to the kitchen for a cooking class where the spirit of old-world cuisine is alive and well! Let your gifted chef instructor introduce you to time-honored techniques for crafting shrimp fra diavolo with handmade linguine, refreshing Caprese...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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All About Homemade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll say goodbye to store-bought pasta for good once you taste easy homemade noodles. Experience the magic of homemade pasta with this chef-led cooking class. Transform a few simple ingredients into tender, chewy noodles smothered in homemade sauce. Mix, knead and roll out your pasta before cutting into both rustic,...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Comfort Classics From Cuba
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat yourself to a lesson in authentic Latin comfort fare. Delicious Afro-Latin traditions top the menu in this cooking class focused on incredible Cuban creations. With a festive menu featuring decadent dishes like grilled pork, handcrafted tostones with mango and avocado salsa made from scratch, authentic rice and...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Essential Flavors From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing brings the gourmet flavor home quite like these French creations. Refinement awaits you in a cooking class focusing on the distinctive flavors of French cuisine. Step into the kitchen and work beside one of the city's finest chefs as you learn to create classic French onion soup refreshing green salad with...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Classic Croissant Selections
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Skip the bakery and head to the kitchen for these authentic Parisian pastries. There's no better way to experience the traditions of French baking than by creating your own croissants in a cooking class for bakers of all abilities. Work with a top-tier instructor while learning to prepare rich laminated dough and turn...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Vietnam Sampler
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create heritage dishes from a Southeast Asian dining destination. Lush ingredients merge with intriguing seasonings to create the menu in this interactive cooking class celebrating the best of Vietnamese cuisine. Learn to make your own spring rolls filled with shrimp and topped with authentic peanut sauce,...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Brazilian Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Utilize flavors and methods from a beef capital of the world for this dinner date. Infuse a steakhouse menu with bold flavors from South America with this chef-led cooking class for couples. Season and grill steak like a pro, then pan-fry pupusas and dice veggies and herbs to mix into homemade, garden-fresh salsa. For...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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Mother's Day
Homemade Macarons for Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your baking game with this elegant macaron workshop. The best gifts are handmade with love, and this chic cooking class fits the bill. Learn from a chef instructor as you carefully whip up a fluffy meringue base and two gourmet fillings for picture-perfect macarons. Carefully piped into neat circles and filled...
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Austin (North Burnet)
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Magnificent Mother's Day Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Arrange an exceptional menu to honor Mom on her special day. In a cooking class that puts Mom at the head of the table, you'll create a menu sure to make her day shine. Bring her into the kitchen for a special session where you'll collaborate on souffle pancakes with homemade lemon syrup, eggs Benedict, potato hash...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
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Tuscan Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a satisfying meal of rustic classics with the one you love. Love is in the air with this romantic Italian dinner date turned cooking class. Get cozy in the kitchen stirring up ultra-creamy risotto and grilling juicy chicken the Tuscan way, using a hot brick. Craving something sweet after the main? Macerate...
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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.