Cooking Classes in Cleveland
Best Cooking Classes in Cleveland for your next culinary journey
From the shores of Lake Erie to the kitchens of its vibrant neighborhoods, cooking classes in Cleveland invite you to explore the city’s rich culinary traditions and modern flair. Learn to craft Mediterranean dishes like savory moussaka or French classics such as buttery croissants and coq au vin. For those seeking variety, try your hand at Italian pasta-making, explore baking techniques or dive into Asian flavors with sushi or stir-fry. Just a short drive from Lakewood, Parma or Shaker Heights, these hands-on cooking sessions offer a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and savor bold, new flavors. Guided by Cleveland’s most talented chefs, these lessons are perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Reserve your culinary course today and bring a taste of Cleveland’s creativity to your kitchen!
CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine’s Day Delights - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Experience a day of family fun with this seasonal cooking class. Make your family's Valentine's Day extra special with this holiday-themed cooking class. Make tasty treats while learning age-appropriate new skills in the kitchen as a family. Learn from a professional five-star chef in this class that is educational...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Make Wholesome Heart Cookies - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create memorable family moments through hands-on cookie decorating. Enjoy a family-friendly baking session in this fun cooking class in Woodmere (Cleveland). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll make sugar cookie hearts, chocolate cookie hearts and royal icing for decorating. Everyone will get...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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Flavorful Southern Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn techniques inspired by Southern Italy’s land and sea traditions. Create a surf and turf feast in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). With guidance from Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll sear steak tagliata, sauté shrimp with crispy capers, shape fresh garganelli by hand...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Wholesome Cupid’s Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook alongside your partner and create a memorable meal. Share a memorable culinary experience in this fun cooking class in Woodmere (Cleveland). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare a four-part menu featuring steak with herb truffle butter, lobster risotto, a burrata and winter...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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Make Fun Heart Cookies - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create bright, cheerful cookies through guided decorating steps. Create colorful cookie designs in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). With help from Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you’ll bake heart-shaped sugar and chocolate cookies and practice piping royal icing for clean lines and fun...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Authentic Hand-Stuffed Pasta
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Perfect the art of hand-stuffing pasta in this hands-on cooking class. Impress your guests with fresh hand-stuffed pasta in this cooking class. Make artichoke mezzaluna with lemon butter, pumpkin ravioli al forno, and a winter squash salad with hazelnut and maple...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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The Art of Stuffed Pastas
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate your fresh pasta dough by mastering the art of filled pasta. Unlock the secrets to making luscious stuffed pasta in this immersive cooking class. Led by a professional chef, you'll create fresh pasta dough that's rolled into translucent sheets to form ravioli and mezzaluna. Prepare classic pumpkin ravioli al...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Rustic French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover classic French flavors through immersive, gourmet cooking. Step into the world of refined French cuisine in this engaging cooking class. Start by assembling a fresh salade verte tossed in a classic vinaigrette. Move on to preparing steak au poivre with a flamed brandy and mustard sauce alongside truffled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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Classic Cupid’s Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook together and enjoy a refined multi-course experience. Cook an impressive menu together in this interactive cooking class in Westlake (Cleveland). With guidance from Chef Matthew or a resident chef, you and your partner will make pan-roasted steak, lobster risotto, a winter squash burrata salad and salted caramel...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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Top-Rated Sushi Bar - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your date to a fun and romantic sushi-making experience in this class. Make unforgettable memories with your partner in this interactive cooking class. Learn to prepare shrimp tempura rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and avocado and vegetable hand rolls with a tangy yuzu dipping...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Woodmere
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A Timeless French Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your culinary repertoire with French cuisine, renowned for its sophistication and timeless elegance. Master a quintessentially French meal in this immersive cooking class. Led by a professional chef, you’ll learn time-honored French techniques to prepare four iconic bistro dishes. Your menu features the...
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Chef Matthew or Resident Chef
Westlake
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La Famiglia - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create memories and delicious food together. Spend time with the family in this fun and interactive cooking class, parents and children will have the opportunity to bond while learning the art of Italian cooking. Throughout this chef-led session, you'll work together to prepare fresh ingredients and master essential...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Cleveland
How much do cooking classes in Cleveland cost?
The cost for each cooking class varies slightly, depending on the chef, the session chosen add the size of your group. Starting prices and fees are shown beside the listings for each class found on this page. With a tiering structure applied based on head count and class specifics, you can expect to pay anywhere from $59 to $100 per person and up.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These cooking classes are ideal for anyone entertaining the idea of creating food in a fun setting with friends and family. No matter what your abilities may be, everyone from beginners to advanced cooks can find their place in the kitchen while creating memorable moments. Easy step-by-step instruction and a stress-free environment take the pressure off while dialing up the excitement. Cooking lessons for kids and teens help younger cooks get in on the action while couples cooking classes and date night culinary sessions pepper in a little romance on the calendar. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, commemorating an anniversary or getting together with friends and colleagues, these cooking courses provide the perfect setting.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Thanks to a wealth of the best cooking classes in Cleveland at your disposal, you can tap into the talents of one of the city's legendary culinary instructors. With everything you need to cook up a delicious meal provided, including ingredients and tools, you'll be ready to follow every guided step of your lesson. You'll have the company of other foodies expanding their creativity in a stress-free environment where everyone succeeds. Create connections with like-minded cooks as you conjure delicious dishes. Some sessions provide time for you to enjoy your finished meal in class, while others offer a make-and-take experience that lets you take your completed dishes home to enjoy instead.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You can master a wide range of techniques, everything from searing steak to decorating cake, from baking homemade breads to perfecting sauces and spreads. Practice essentials like precision knifework and more effective use of your appliances in smaller lessons included in every course. Whether you're finessing your seasonings until they're perfectly balanced or fussing with your artisanal charctuerie creations until it's too pretty to eat, you'll get hands-on experience while developing skills that will serve you in the kitchen, no matter what you're cooking up. And with international cooking experiences, you can explore methods like pasta making, sushi prep and the art of the French pastry.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The benefits of taking the culinary classes in Cleveland may start with learning the art of cuisine from some of the city's most talented chefs. But they reach beyond the kitchen by offering the opportunity to create magic with your best friends, family and coworkers while crafting amazing food together. Everything from gaining a better understanding of tastes and textures to exploring cultural cuisines you've always wanted to try present the rich possibilities provided by each session. You can also make new connections with fellow food aficionados from around town, thanks to courses in Tremont, St. Clair, and Superior.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose top cooking classes covering beloved cuisines like Italian, Mediterranean or French for a restaurant-style experience or go for something slightly more familiar like New American and barbeque. Try specialty lessons that let you focus on a specific option like cake decorating, cookie making, sushi creation and pasta prep. And if you're craving something global, you can always check into Japanese, Thai or Spanish fare to make your home table a more international affair.
Where do the classes take place?
Cleveland cooking classes near you generally take place either in your home, your instructor's home or a third-party venue that allows cooking. By consulting the map image on the course listing, you can find out if your pastry class is happening in Superior or your trattoria menu will be made in Little Italy. For some sessions, the instructor will travel to a workplace or separate venue. In these instances, all materials, supplies and ingredients required for the course will be provided onsite by the instructor.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Cleveland
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.