Cooking Classes in Salt Lake City
Best Cooking Classes in Salt Lake City for your next culinary journey

Rooted in the heart of the Rockies, cooking classes in Salt Lake City blend the city’s pioneer spirit with its love of wholesome, creative cuisine. Discover how to make Italian classics like fresh ravioli or panna cotta, bake rustic sourdough or decadent cinnamon buns or even explore Mediterranean flavors inspired by Utah’s vibrant farmers’ markets. Guided by Salt Lake City’s talented chefs, these hands-on cooking lessons are perfect for beginners and seasoned home-chefs alike. Just a short drive from Sugar House, Millcreek or Holladay, these cooking courses embrace the culinary charm of The Crossroads of the West. Whether you’re refining your baking skills or mastering bold Mediterranean dishes, cooking courses in Salt Lake City promise a flavorful adventure. Reserve your spot in one of the culinary sessions today and savor the essence of this mountain city’s culinary charm!
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Romantic Italian Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Chef Luis will showcase beautiful Italian dishes that radiate true romance. Italian food is all about romance. Learn how to prepare some enchanting Italian dishes with Chef Luis as your Italian culinary guide.
In this class, you will create a gorgeous romantic Italian dinner with fresh aromas that are truly...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Classic Greek Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the incredible ingredients that make traditional Greek food extraordinary. Allow Chef Luis to showcase classic Greek dishes that are sure to wow your senses in this traditional Mediterranean cooking experience.
Greek food is certainly one of a kind, and you will learn how to prepare these classic dishes...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Exquisite Italian Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Chef Luis shows you how to prepare enchanting Italian meals. This class is all about Italia! Join Chef Luis on this flavorful experience through Italy's finest foods.
In this class, you will be preparing gourmet Italian cuisine. Learn the proper techniques to create amazing plates that you likely never thought you...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Global Gourmet Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Take a journey around the world to discover incredible gourmet cuisine with Chef Luis. Each corner of our amazing Earth offers unique food fare. Join Chef Luis to discover exciting, gourmet creations from around the world!
Allow Chef Luis to guide you on a global culinary journey where you'll learn how to prepare...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Great for Groups of 2-20
Homemade Cajun Seafood
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Jazz up your night with colleagues at your side with a seafood menu infused with Cajun inspiration! Join Chef Luis as he showcases an array of seafood dishes that will wow your team — and your taste buds.
In this team building class, you will learn how to incorporate Cajun spices and classic ingredients with...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Great for Groups of 2-20
Japanese Seafood Night
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Discover a beautifully constructed Japanese seafood menu with Chef Luis in this team building experience. In this hands-on team building experience with Chef Luis, you and your team will work together and learn how to prepare a dazzling array of Japanese seafood dishes and more using traditional cooking techniques and...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Great for Groups of 2-20
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Explore some of Mexico's most authentic dishes from both land and sea with your team. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Luis, you and your team will work together and learn how to prepare a four-course Mexican menu using fresh, authentic ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
After beginning...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Great for Groups of 2-20
Traditional Vietnamese Flavors
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Join Chef Luis on a culinary journey to Vietnam for an un-pho-gettable team building experience! In this hands-on team building experience with Chef Luis, you and your team will work together to learn how to prepare an authentic four-course Vietnamese menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored cooking...
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Chef Luis
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Make Authentic Homemade Pasta
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn how to make fresh pasta like an Italian. If you’re looking to make authentic pasta the traditional way, this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ridic will guide you through the process step by step. To start, you will learn all the techniques for creating the perfect pillowy pasta dough and crafting it into...
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Chef Ridic
Salt Lake City
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Primo Pasta From Scratch
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Simple, wholesome ingredients merge in the kitchen for handmade pasta everyone is sure to love. Learn the tricks of the pasta trade in this cooking class with Chef Ridic. He'll clue you in on the classic techniques for turning basic elements into pasta you'll be proud to serve.
Begin your lesson with bruschetta...
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Chef Ridic
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Spanish Culinary Celebration
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a selection of authentic Spanish dishes spiced up with traditional tastes and textures. Savor a kitchen adventure where traditional Spanish cuisine is the destination in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ridic. He'll show you how to bring the best of this global favorite to your table.
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Chef Ridic
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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Vegetarian Thai Selections
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Turn your table into a Thai restaurant with healthful vegetable-forward touches in every dish. This hands-on cooking class brings the fresh flavor of vegetables to the fore in a vegetarian take on Thai cuisine. Chef Ridic is eager to share his secrets for transforming traditional Thai recipes into plant-focused...
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Chef Ridic
Serving the Salt Lake City area
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Salt Lake City
02/23/2025
Chef Luis was amazing! This class was great. I wanted a fun experience for my birthday with a group of us and this dude not disappoint. With 12 of us it was kind of crazy and wild, but Chef Luis kept it going with such a great attitude and helped us learn some new and wonderful things about making food. Speaking of food, these recipes were phenomenal and well enjoyed by all!!
08/04/2024
This is the second time we've had a meal with Chef Louis, it was excellent again. Great food, fun experience. My kids have requested this for their Christmas gift every year now. Thanks Chef. See you next time!
07/30/2024
Our Dinner with Chef Ridic was great! He was a fantastic teacher and engaging to speak with. We had a blast and learned a bit more about cooking. We look forward to doing it again some time!
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Salt Lake City
How much do cooking classes in Salt Lake City cost?
Class costs vary based on the session you choose, the size of your group and the chef instructor conducting your course. You can check out the base price in any applicable fees by consulting the course listings on this page. The tiering structure based on head count and other class details is used to determine your final cost, which may range anywhere from $59 to $100 or more per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Whether you're an absolute kitchen beginner, an intermediate cook or a seasoned chef these cooking classes are perfect for you. Students of all abilities are welcome to join, and even kids and teen chefs will find cooking courses that meet them where they are. With a laid-back atmosphere and easy-to-follow instruction featured in every session, you can invite the whole family to join in on family fun courses or heat up the evening with date night or couples cooking classes. Add a hint of gourmet excitement by celebrating birthdays, bringing colleagues in for team building experiences or just getting your friends together in cooking classes that add flavor to your life.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Thanks to a rich catalog of the best cooking classes in Salt Lake City you can expect to find yourself sharing the kitchen with a superstar instructor from the local dining scene. Everything you need to succeed will be waiting for you in the kitchen, from ingredients to tools to step-by-step instruction. Focus on advancing your technique and expanding your abilities while enjoying the company of other creative cooks. You'll forge connections while learning the finer points of the food prep. In some classes, you'll have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy what you've created, while in others, you'll take your creations with you to try at home.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master a range of essential techniques, everything from crafting compound butter for a perfectly-seared steak to creating showstopping decorated cakes. Choose cooking experiences in domestic specialties and you might develop a talent for mountain grilling or Southwestern favorites. Select an international course and practice your French pastries or perfect your Mediterranean sauces. You'll also learn essentials for everyday use, skills that help you choose the right knife for the task and give you an edge when it comes to getting your grill all fired up.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The benefits of taking cooking classes in Salt Lake City are far-reaching and include everything from gaining a greater sense of confidence in the kitchen to making new foodie friends around town. You'll be learning from some of the most talented chefs in Utah while practicing their recipes and following their careful guidance. Bring your friends and family along with you, and you'll have the makings of a full-blown party, complete with custom-made dishes. The recipes and experience you'll take home are as delicious as the memories you'll make, whether you're enjoying sessions in Central City or taking cooking lessons in downtown Salt Lake
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Classes in Salt Lake City let you choose classic American fare, steakhouse menus and hearty homestyle dining, though Italian, Mexican and Southwestern are also popular choices. Take a look at international cuisines that add Mediterranean fare and Asian selections to your home menu. And with a variety of specialty sessions near you focused on baking, pasta making, pizza prep, sushi creation and more, you can opt for a more specialized cooking experience.
Where do the classes take place?
Top cooking classes in Salt Lake City usually happen in one of three places: your home, your instructor's home, or a designated third-party locale equipped for culinary instruction. Sometimes, you may find sessions in which the instructor travels to a separate workspace or pre-chosen location for onsite instruction. The instructor will bring all necessary materials and ingredients for these sessions. You can consult the map image shown on each course listing to find out where in town the class will occur.

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