Cooking Classes in Plano
Best cooking classes in Plano for your next culinary journey.
Discover a thriving melting pot of international flavors with hands-on cooking classes in Plano. Just a short drive from Dallas, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas is sure to fire up your culinary creativity. Wherever you’re based in the city — exploring destination dining in Whiffletree, checking out the parks in King’s Ridge or watching balloons launch in Avignon Windhaven, you’ll find there are a multitude of local cooking sessions in Plano. Each one is overseen by a highly experienced, local chef who’ll guide you through creating a complete menu of international or local favorites while passing on useful tips to increase your kitchen skills. From vegan Tex Mex to handmade dumplings, cooking classes in Plano are truly world class.
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Make Fresh Spaghetti by Hand
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn how to make fresh pasta by hand and master a classic Italian favorite. Turn simple ingredients into pure Italian comfort in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Deanna.
Start by mixing flour, eggs, olive oil and a pinch of salt, then dive into the classic kneading and rolling technique used in Italian...
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Chef Deanna
Dallas
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Tasting Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your favorite Thai carry-out dishes from scratch, delving into the history and methods. Discover the traditional methods and flavors that define Thai cuisine thanks to this hands-on cooking class. Understand the five pillars of Thai cooking and how to combine them in savory and sweet ways. Then, working under an...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Creative Croissant Cookery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experiment with all manner of sweet and savory croissant varieties. Unleash your inner baker with a croissant cooking class. Master the techniques for making irresistible pastries like Kouign-Amann, chocolate hazelnut cream croissants and savory cheddar croissants topped with everything bagel seasoning. Under the...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Essential Skills for Home Cooks
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock simple skills that elevate any dish you make. Master the basics in this interactive cooking class in Dallas designed for beginners and home chefs alike. With help from Chef Kate or a resident chef, you’ll practice pan-searing steak, making a homemade vinaigrette, mashing truffled potatoes and baking...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Cook a Delicious Mediterranean Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your evening special with indulgent Mediterranean dishes. Create a fresh and vibrant menu in this fun cooking class in Southlake (Dallas). With guidance from Chef Michael or a resident chef, you and your partner will cook Mediterranean-style shrimp, couscous with garlic aioli and grilled zucchini with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Cozy Winter Harvest Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create comforting seasonal dishes perfect for sharing at home. Enjoy the best of the season in this interactive cooking class in Dallas. With guidance from Chef Kate or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring stuffed pork tenderloin, apple and fennel salad, butternut squash gratin and apple bread...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Valentine's Favorite
Crafting Creative And Savory Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Try your hand at crafting a popular French pastry in this cooking class. Nothing beats biting into a pastry made of layers of buttery dough and in the crafting creative and savory croissants cooking class, you will learn how to master this baked good. Join a top-rated chef and start by making a laminated dough and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Elegant Spanish Feast From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor bold Spanish recipes that capture the spirit of Spain. Roll up your sleeves in this interactive cooking class in Dallas and prepare a full Spanish-style menu from start to finish. With guidance from Chef Kate or a resident chef, you’ll make Manchego croquettas, tortilla Española and roasted pork loin...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Learn Creative Cooking Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Improve your cooking with easy, repeatable kitchen techniques. Master the basics in this interactive cooking class in Southlake (Dallas) designed for beginners and home chefs alike. With help from Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll practice pan-searing steak, making a homemade vinaigrette, mashing truffled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Craft Classic Breads & Butter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake homemade breads that feel cozy and rewarding. Get comfortable working with dough in this interactive cooking class in Dallas. With help from Chef Kate or a resident chef, you’ll bake rustic Dutch oven French bread, top roasted squash and sage focaccia with creamy ricotta and churn your own salted butter....
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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Valentine's Favorite
Romantic Dim Sum Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your date to some classic Chinese foods in this cooking class. Take your next on an exciting journey across China without leaving the kitchen in a romantic dim sum delights date night cooking class. You and your date will be led by a master chef on how to make popular dishes like cozy soup dumplings and garlic...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Southlake
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Make a Cozy Mexican Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare authentic Mexican dishes that balance bold spices and comforting flavors. Discover the essence of Mexican cooking in this interactive cooking class in Dallas. Under the guidance of Chef Kate or a resident chef, you’ll prepare birria tacos, tamales filled with corn and poblano peppers and a rich...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Dallas (North Dallas)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Plano
How much do cooking classes in Plano cost?
While cooking lessons usually cost between $59 and over $100 per person, this is only a guide. The final price can vary depending on a few factors, including the type of class you choose and the season in which you book it, with high-demand dates like Labor Day typically commanding higher prices. The number of people in your party will also have an impact on the price, since class prices are tiered based on group size.
To get a basic idea of cost, view the per-person starting price on your chosen experience page. Or, for more detailed assistance, why not reach out to our friendly and helpful Concierge team?
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Culinary classes are for absolutely everybody! That is, anybody with a passion for great food and the desire to learn to cook it. You don’t need lots of experience or fancy skills, either. Even if you’re new to the kitchen, you’ll find classes that cover the basics that no aspiring cook should be without. If you’re more advanced, you’ll also find classes that present the next foodie challenge you’re looking for.
These experiences are also great for life’s most special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday bash, an anniversary celebration or a team-building day, since everyone loves great food, everybody’s bound to get behind the chance to learn to cook it.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you sign up for one of the city’s best cooking classes, you can expect everything to be provided for you. That includes the full list of ingredients and any equipment required to make your chosen dishes. In terms of the skills you can expect to learn, those really depend on which class you choose to take.
In all classes, you’ll have the chance to pick the brains of an expert chef, gaining fascinating insights into the time-honored traditions and cultures that shaped your chosen cuisine. You can also expect the chance to sit at the end of the session with your classmates, reflect on your learnings and enjoy a gourmet meal of your own making.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
This is largely dependent on the class you choose to take. For example, sushi-making classes will see you getting hands-on with the specialized equipment, traditional ingredients and time-honored techniques required to recreate your favorite sushi rolls. Similarly, pasta-making courses will involve making and rolling fresh pasta dough, filling it and simmering delicious sauces to pair with your creations.
In all cases, your chef will cover basics like knife skills, kitchen safety, ingredient preparation and even seasoning. This means that whatever your chosen cuisine, you’re guaranteed to end the class as a more accomplished and competent home cook than when you started.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Signing up for one of the city’s top cooking classes comes with a host of benefits. For one, you’ll get to learn from a renowned chef, picking their brains and gaining fascinating insights into food cultures from around the world. With their help, you’ll also learn to master impressive new kitchen skills and delicious new recipes which are sure to become the talk of your dinner party table.
Perhaps the greatest benefit, however, is sharing all of this with your closest foodie companions. Over the shared joy of great food and learning something new, you’ll forge unforgettable memories together that are sure to last long after the final plates have been cleared.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The first thing to say here is that there are cooking courses available for aspiring cooks of all experience levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find classes that cover foundational skills. If you’re more advanced and in search of a new culinary challenge, you’ll also find plenty of experiences that provide that, too.
All classes are led by renowned chefs just waiting to share their most closely-guarded culinary secrets. That means that whether you’re learning to roll authentic sushi, whip up Tuscan trattoria-worthy pasta or menu items from your favorite Parisian bistro, there’s nobody better suited to the job of teaching you.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking experiences can take place wherever you’d like them to! If you’d like to learn right at the chef’s table, there are hosts across the city who love welcoming eager epicureans into their home kitchens. Just consult the map on your preferred experience page to see where the chef is located.
Alternatively, you could also host the class at your home or vacation rental. Provided that there is a clean, functional kitchen in place, plus enough space in which to conduct the class safely, your chef will gladly come to you. What’s more, they’ll bring all of the ingredients plus any specialized equipment required to make your chosen menu.
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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.