Cooking Classes in Minneapolis
Best Cooking Classes in Minneapolis for your next culinary journey
Sure, it’s known as the City of Lakes, but the variety of cooking classes in Minneapolis proves there’s much more to discover beyond the scenery. You might be exploring the North Loop, sampling the breweries and restaurants of Nordeast or enjoying the relaxed dining scene of Saint Paul. Wherever you are, these hands-on culinary classes offer a memorable way to connect over food, whether for creative date nights, relaxed family bonding or celebratory gatherings like birthdays and girls’ nights. Led by master chefs with over a decade of experience, classes cover everything from sushi and fresh Italian pasta to classic French bistro dishes. No experience is required, just curiosity and a love of good food. Cooking courses in Minneapolis are also a great choice for team building and group activities that feel social rather than staged. Book your spot and cook something unforgettable together.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Make delicious gnocchi and a fantastic ragú sauce at a craft winery. Spend your evening at a Craft Winery & Cider House turning simple ingredients into Italian comfort food from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron will guide you through the art of making gnocchi the traditional way.
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Chef Aaron
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Get ready for an energetic and competitive chocolate-making team building activity in Minneapolis. Do you have what it takes to become the Ultimate Chocolatier? Go head-to-head with friends, family or coworkers in this tasty chocolate experience. Learn real skills like tempering and winnowing, then create irresistible...
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Local Chef
TBD - Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Homemade Mexican Dips
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Add unexpected twists to traditional Mexican dips with your team. Chef Mimi, with her expertise and enthusiasm, will guide your team through the art of making authentic guacamole and a variety of salsas, each bursting with flavor.
In this class, you'll learn how to choose the freshest ingredients, master the...
Verified Chef
Chef Mimi
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Get ready for a lively and competitive salsa and guacamole-making team building activity in Minneapolis. Bring your group together and compete for guac greatness in this flavorful showdown in Minneapolis! With plenty of fresh ingredients, expert guidance and hands-on fun, you’ll mix, taste and laugh your way to...
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Verified Chef
Local Chef
TBD - Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Tasty Taco Competition
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Laughter and spices fill the air as colleagues compete in a taco-making contest. The heat is on in this Tex-Mex-inspired team building activity led by Chef Mimi.
Get ready for a delicious classic tacos cooking class! Your team will pick up Chef Mimi's unique techniques for crafting irresistible street-style tacos,...
Verified Chef
Chef Mimi
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Fold, pleat and battle your way through Minneapolis’s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Minneapolis! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge.
Fold,...
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Local Chef
TBD - Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE
Vegetarian-Focused Mexican Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Create mindful Mexican recipes with a sense of health and well-being with Chef Rebecca. The healthy elements in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca bring a sense of healing to authentic Mexican cuisine. She'll share with you the secrets to preparing thoughtful recipes that help restore and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rebecca
Woodbury (Stonemill Farms)
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Make delicious gnocchi and a fantastic ragú sauce at a craft winery. Spend your evening at a Craft Winery & Cider House turning simple ingredients into Italian comfort food from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron will guide you through the art of making gnocchi the traditional way.
You’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Learn to Roll Sushi - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Minneapolis. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team won’t forget! In this fun team building activity in Minneapolis, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way through...
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Local Chef
TBD - Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE
Handmade Sushi and More
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to dive into an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind sushi-making experience with culinary extraordinaire Chef Pao. In this hands-on class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to prepare several different types of sushi and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional Japanese culinary techniques....
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Chef Pao
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Craft pillowy gnocchi and hearty ragú at a lively global restaurant. Step into a vibrant global restaurant and learn how to make gnocchi the traditional way in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Aaron.
You’ll mix potato, flour, eggs and salt to create classic gnocchi dough, then knead and shape each...
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Chef Aaron
Minneapolis
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Minneapolis
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in Minneapolis. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in Minneapolis, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before...
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Local Chef
TBD - Minneapolis
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN MINNEAPOLIS
How much do cooking classes in Minneapolis cost?
The starting price for cooking classes are shown with each class displayed on this page. Your final cost will vary by chef and the menu itself, with a tiering structure applied based on the number of guests in your group as well as other details specific to your chosen course. The typical class will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
An experience such as a cooking class is a great way to have a good time while learning something new. You'll find culinary classes for beginners with a brand new outlook on food preparation, as well as sessions that help intermediate cooks add creative new aspects to their existing abilities. Even advanced chefs will find courses covering creations, recipes and cuisines that add next-level pizzazz to their personal cookbooks. Kids, teens and families can enjoy sessions that emphasize collaborative cuisine. The joyous environment you'll find makes these top cooking classes a great celebration for birthdays, date nights, team building opportunities and more.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Whether you’re with friends, family, or coworkers, a fantastic time is sure to be had. The atmosphere is casual, the cooking courses are sensibly paced, lasting from two to three hours, and the instructors are talented local cooks with expertise to share. You’ll have all the tools, materials and ingredients required to complete your chosen menu, dishes you can enjoy with your classmates once instruction is finished.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master simple skills like choosing the proper knife for the job at hand, working with kitchen tools to make your work easier and adding seasoning to achieve complex flavors. You'll also explore techniques for executing more refined recipes like pasta and pizza making, sushi creation and backyard grilling. Whether you're hoping to serve special seafood selections like you'd order at Smack Shack or looking to assemble prime fare like you enjoy at Wood + Paddle Eatery, these cooking lessons provide techniques to help get you there.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Whether celebrating with family or enjoying team building with colleagues, you’ll share a memorable and rewarding experience that is both fun and educational. You'll develop a sense of confidence in your kitchen skills while under the guidance of a top local chef with a passion for teaching. Practice treasured culinary methods from some of the world's most cherished cultures in a setting that encourages curiosity as you fine-tune your sensibilities for gourmet cuisine. With other eager cooks from North Loop to Linden Hills sharing the session, you'll also have a ready community to engage with while elevating your skills for preparing first-rate dishes.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
With the best cooking classes in Minneapolis featuring fish and seafood dishes, you can capitalize on the fresh catches Minneapolis is known for. You can also try sessions that bring global cuisines such as Thai, Chinese and Mediterranean closer to home. And if you're intrigued by a more focused lesson, you can pick courses in cake decorating, dessert baking, pasta making, sushi making and more.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking classes in Minneapolis may take place at the chef’s place, your place or a premium third-party venue suitable for the occasion. You can choose from a variety of cooking experiences that bring the city's best chefs to your home or work space to provide more customized gourmet events, perfect for get-togethers with friends and morale-building moments with colleagues. When chefs visit your location, they will provide everything that is required to conduct an enjoyable experience. From bistro courses in Powderhorn to steak dinner classes in Loring Park, every listing shares a map and venue image to help you plan.
