Cooking Classes in Jacksonville
Best Cooking Classes in Jacksonville for your next culinary journey
Known as The First Coast, as you might expect, cooking classes in Jacksonville offer a fantastic opportunity to hone your seafood cooking skills. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Deerwood, Julington Creek or Avondale, in a city that’s known for its food it couldn’t be easier to find an esteemed local chef to teach their hard-earned culinary secrets. From classes that showcase the aforementioned seafood to those that teach the basics of French patisserie, pasta making, Spanish cookery and more, cooking experiences in Jacksonville are as varied as they are exciting. Ready to jump in and immerse yourself in the city’s thriving food scene? Then be sure to book your cooking class in Jacksonville today!
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Gourmet France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the essentials of French cooking. Bring the traditions of France to your table with this inspirational cooking class. With the guidance of a five-star chef, you’ll create a hearty French onion soup with immense flavor, followed by a refreshing frisée salad and perfectly marinated herb steak. Finish...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Croissant Variations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake and bite into flaky perfection! Learn the secrets to flaky French croissants and get creative with this fun cooking class. You'll work alongside an expert pastry chef to craft perfect dough and learn how to layer and laminate it. You'll work with two variations including ham and cheese croissants and orange and...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Traditional Vietnamese Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring Vietnam's best to your kitchen. Create a fresh and flavorful Vietnamese meal in this cooking class. A chef instructor will take you through the steps and secrets to making several dishes like shrimp spring rolls and peanut sauce. Next, prepare spiced grilled chicken and craft fresh rice noodle salad with veggies...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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South American Steak Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Remaster Latin flavors with a date night gourmet meal! Join a cooking class inspired by Latin flavors. Together, you'll practice grilling steak, filling pupusas and making salsa from scratch. Learn all the techniques and practices that make every good steak that much better. What could make date night even sweeter?...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Elegant Macarons For Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the flavorful thrills of macaron magic. In this hands-on, chef-led cooking class, you'll master two macaron flavors — Peach and Champagne and Chocolate Crème Brûlée — for a selection of delicious treats. You’ll learn to build your batter, how to correctly meringue eggs, and tips for...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
Jacksonville (Windy Hill)
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Luxurious Mother's Day Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy an unforgettable date with mom! Indulge in an elegant Mother’s Day brunch with a luxurious cooking class! You’ll make fluffy skillet soufflé pancakes followed by classic eggs Benedict topped with homemade Hollandaise sauce and a savory potato hash. Top this wonderful meal off with a sweet, maple...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
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Rustic Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find romance in every bite in this Italian date night cooking class. Fall in love all over again with this cooking class. Centered on Italian food, you and your date will practice stirring risotto to creamy perfection and grasp the Tuscan technique for grilling chicken under a brick. Craving something sweet? In this...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
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Bake & Take: Luxury Cake
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Receive a free apron as a gift! Indulge in a decadent dessert endeavor with this hands-on cooking class and learn how to create a stunning berry mousse layer cake with vanilla buttercream. Finish your cake with raspberry coulis and make chocolate-covered strawberries and white chocolate raspberry bark to add extra...
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Chef Samuel or Resident Chef
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Romantic Parisian Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spark romance in the air by joining a couple's culinary experience focused on French cuisine. During this couple's cooking class, you and your partner will create an elevated Parisian meal. Guided by an expert chef, you'll prepare perfectly seared scallops with a tasty beurre blanc sauce, delicious potatoes in a...
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Steak, The French Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get inspired by French techniques and make your steak taste better with butter. Ever wondered how French cooks can use butter to make everything taste better? Even steak! Join this cooking class to learn the secrets. Here you'll learn how to take pan-seared steak to a new level with shallot and herb compound butter....
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Rustic Pies From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handcrafted pies, perfectly baked! In this creative cooking class, you’ll master perfect pie dough with the guidance of a chef instructor. Craft a mushroom and goat cheese galette, flaky berry galettes and sweet cinnamon apple hand pies. You’ll even use every last bit of dough to make pie crust cookies for...
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Taste of Greece: Vegetarian Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A plant-based twist on traditional Greek cuisine. Experience the fresh flavors of Greece in this lean and green cooking class! A five-star chef will help you add variety to your menu, starting with golden falafel and a crispy Greek salad packed with vegetables and tangy feta. Then roast lemon-oregano potatoes and...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Jacksonville
How much do cooking classes in Jacksonville cost?
Cost for each course varies based on the chef overseeing the session , the course you choose and the size of your group. Starting price and fees for each session are listed on this page next to the class description. A tiering structure will be applied to calculate final costs, determined by headcount and class details. On average, you should expect to pay between $59 and $100-plus per person per class.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are an exciting opportunity for cooks of all skills to tackle the fun prospects of food prep. Beginners just learning about kitchen craft can enjoy laid-back instruction that takes the pressure off, while more seasoned cooks can take advantage of culinary sessions that help them level up their abilities. You can choose from date night cooking sessions and couples cooking courses that add spice to your social life or get the whole family gathered in the kitchen with a family fun cooking experience. No matter what reason you might have to celebrate, these cooking classes offer an ideal atmosphere for making the special moments even tastier.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you settle into the best cooking classes in Jacksonville, you can expect to enjoy premium instruction from a rock star chef on the local culinary scene. Everything you need to succeed is provided, including all ingredients, tools and patient instruction that rolls out step by step. Spend time in the kitchen with other cooks from around town who share your enthusiasm for creative cuisine. You'll acquire new skills, sharpen existing abilities and refine your gourmet sensibilitiesevery step of the way. In some sessions, you may have the chance to enjoy what you've made in class, while in others, you may be able to take your finished dishes home to enjoy.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
With specialty courses on your agenda, you can master techniques ranging from creating authentic Parisian pastries to grilling an entire meal from start to finish. More generalized courses provide an opportunity for you to master techniques for creating sauces and dressings, searing steak and fish and developing a knack for conjuring authentic Southern flavors. You'll find essential lessons with each course that provide fundamental skills like effective knife use and making your favorite kitchen gadgets go further. And when you choose international cooking experiences, you can put time-honored techniques like pizza making, global bread baking and desserts from around the world into practice.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Celebrating life's sweetest moments with your closest friends while creating gourmet dishes from the world's most treasured cuisines is just the start of the benefits of taking the best cooking classes in Jacksonville. There's also the exceptional guidance you'll get from some of the city's finest chefs as they teach you how to create their favorite recipes. And don't forget that these sessions provide the opportunityto develop essential skills you can use on a daily basis. You also have a chance to meet fellow food enthusiasts from around town, thanks to sessions in San Marco, Riverside, Deerwood and beyond.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from top cooking classes in Jacksonville that make the most of regional favorites like Southern barbeque and hearty American fare, or go with the ever-popular Italian, French or Mediterranean menus to mix things up. Zero in on specialty dishes and techniques with courses in pastry and bread making, handcrafted sushi and pasta, traditional French and British bakes and more. And sessions that focus on incredible Asian fare let you take a break from local haunts like Hawkers in favor of a home-cooked meal.
Where do the classes take place?
Classes usually take place either in the chef's place, your place or a third-party venue equipped for the occasion. Some cooking courses near you involve the instructor arriving at a pre-chosen venue or workspace to provide onsite instruction. With these courses, the chef instructor brings all necessary ingredients and equipment to conduct the session. You can consult the map image included in the class listing to find out if you'll be cooking in Riverside, Deerwood, or Downtown Jacksonville.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Jacksonville
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.