What will I do and make in a beginner cooking class and do we eat the meal?

In a beginner cooking class in Twin Cities, you'll cook hands-on alongside a chef, preparing 1 to 5 courses depending on the class. Classes focus on essential techniques and approachable dishes, so you'll build core skills like knife work, seasoning and timing. You'll prepare an achievable menu step by step before sitting down to enjoy the meal you created.

What are the most popular beginner cooking classes in Twin Cities?

Some of the top-rated beginner cooking classes in Twin Cities include Primo Pasta Creations, Feel Good Treats and Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu, with ratings as high as 5.0 across 18 reviews.

Can beginner cooking classes accommodate dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, allergies)?

Yes! 15 beginner cooking classes in Twin Cities offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pescatarian and healthy options. Most dietary requests can be accommodated, and you can share allergies, preferences or other dietary needs in the message field for the chef during booking.

Beginner Cooking Classes Twin Cities

Small Plate Specialties From Venice Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Tiffany S.

Booked the class Small Plate Specialties From Venice with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

This was an awesome experience with Chef Aaron! He was informative, has an enjoyable personality, and provided a memorable time for our friendâ€™s birthday party. We were a group of 6 women and we highly recommend this experience with Chef! Thank you!

A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 2

A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 3

Kayla M.

Booked the class A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Booked this class for a date night and to master our ooni oven at home. Amazing experience and food was 10/10! Chef was very knowledgeable and friendly. Worth the money!

Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Julie K.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

In this class we made potstickers and they where amazing great instructions and very kind chef 5/5 would definitely recommend

Pasta Quartet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Michelle R.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

This was a blast! We had so much fun learning and laughing with Chef Aaron - I had never made pasta and it actually turned out! He gave us lots of tips and tricks and the recipes he shared with us were so good. He shared stories of making pasta with his grandmother and I canâ€™t wait to share what I learned with my granddaughter! We would definitely take a class with him again.

Pasta Quartet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 2

Pasta Quartet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 3

Pasta Quartet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 4

Erin E.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

We had the most fantastic time at the pasta quartet. The pasta varieties were perfect. This experience exceeded our expectations! Chef Aaron was knowledgable, fun, engaging, and the food was outstanding. The other people in our class were really fun too, which was an unexpected surprise. Iâ€™ve already recommended this to several people. We had a blast!

A Suite of French Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Jason C.

Booked the class A Suite of French Classics with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

Made French omelettes, crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e and olive tapenade. Outstanding class, chef Aaron was entertaining and a wonderful teacher. Highly recommend!

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 2

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 3

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 4

Ton F.

Booked the class Creating Italian Classics with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

We cooked gnocchi with pesto and tomato sauces, asparagus and crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e! I learned how to make gnocchi with baked potatoes and a great pesto sauce. Chef Bonicelli and Mark were great and it was a very fun experience

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 5

Creating Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 6

Danielle B.

Booked the class Creating Italian Classics with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Gnocchi with pesto and red sauce. Phenomenal! Very enjoyable, pleasant and fun environment. I have a dairy sensitivity and they were happy to accommodate! Wonderful experience.

A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 5

Emily M.

Booked the class A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Chef Lauraâ€™s Neapolitan Pizza Adventure was a fantastic experience. We loved learning how to properly create and handle the dough, the importance of restraint with toppings, and watching the pizzas beautifully brown and bubble in the Ooni oven. The kitchen was perfectly set up for our small group of six, the food was delicious, and the warmth of Chef Laura and her husbandâ€™s home was truly the icing on the cake. My partner and I are already looking forward to taking more of her classes in the future.

Curtis G.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

This class was such a fun experience! We were not aware that the class would be held at his home but once we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and got to cooking. We learned a ton and Pao was such a great teacher. The food turned out delicious and now my wife and I know how to correctly make them! Thanks, Chef Pao!

Recreating an Italian Kitchen Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis

Recreating an Italian Kitchen Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 2

Recreating an Italian Kitchen Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 3

Britain D.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

We learned Italian cooking. We made pasta from scratch, then crepes for desert. It was a lot of fun and delicious food. Chef Bonicelli was very knowledgeable and a great educator.

Dennis .

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

We loved 'Recreating the Italian Experience.' Chef Laura was just incredible (and patient). We learned, we laughed, we had great food. What a wonderful time!

Recreating an Italian Kitchen Review Photo from Cooking Class in Minneapolis 4

Susan B.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

The "Recreating an Italian Kitchen" class with Chef Bonicelli was everything we had hoped for - a lot of fun, we learned techniques and were given recipes which I'm sure we will use in the future, and the food was amazing and we made enough pasta to take some home and freeze! Her kitchen was perfect for the class, she is VERY organized and a wonderful teacher. I'd highly recommend this class.

Mark L.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Great fun! Thoroughly enjoyed learning how to prepare potstickers and fried rice. Chef Pao is an excellent teacher - relaxed, knowledgeable, and a serious foodie.

Roxanne R.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Such a fun evening meeting new people while making and eating some yummy food! We learned a lot and enjoyed making fresh pasta. Definitely recommend chef Laura!

Diane L.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Chef Pao gave clear directions, and I feel confident i can make potstickers for my friends. We had a great time.

Jenn K.

Booked the class Creating Italian Classics with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Our group of four had an amazing time with Chef Laura. We made asparagus and GruyÃ¨re wrapped in prosciutto, gnocchi with two sauces from scratch, and cream brÃ»lÃ©e. Everything was delicious! Her space is perfect for a group to learn about Italian cooking.

Kenny A.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

We cooked potstickers with Chef Pao. Over all it was good experience. It was fun. It is clear he is passionate about cooking and talented in putting together the prep. The class offered the potstickers, chicken fried rice. Not sure if we did the secret sauce. We were also looking forward to the Mochi Ice Cream. It wasn't served...we are also Ice Cream Lovers and would have loved to try something new.

Tammy F.

Booked the class Primo Pasta Creations with Chef Rachel in Minneapolis

Chef Rachel was an absolute delight and amazing host. She was an excellent resource in providing skill tips and educational background on Italian cooking and general cooking and skills knowledge. A great atmosphere and positive energy made the experience very memorable and left us craving more opportunities to learn more from Chef Rachael. This is a must-do experience and definitely recommended for a unique and fun-filled celebration!

Steven C.

Booked the class Primo Pasta Creations with Chef Rachel in Minneapolis

This class was a blast and very informative. Chef Rachel left me so confident in my cooking skills I might go open an Italian restaurant!

Anna M.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Thank you!!

Andrew C.

Booked the class Primo Pasta Creations with Chef Rachel in Minneapolis

We had a great time for our proposal! Would highly recommend!!!

Olena Z.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Five stars is not enough to express the feelings this family has towards our experience with Chef Laura. The family was gushing for hours following our class and we are fully planning on going back for more classes offered by the chef. The conversations were great, the laughs were contagious and the food was fantastic. Thank you for a fantastic evening, Chef! Weâ€™re super excited to start practicing our new cooking talents :)

Josh H.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Great class! We learned a lot and had a really good time.

Leah T.

Booked the class Healing Vegetarian Dishes with Chef Rebecca in Minneapolis

Chef Rebecca was an incredible instructor and host chef. Our party of four chopped, measured and learned all our recipes! We were so happy we could participate and not justâ€™ watchâ€™! We highly recommend this interactive instructor and the Thai cooking class menu ! We learned so much and enjoyed the food immensely. You should stop thinking about it and sign up for class ASAP!

Chloe S.

Booked the class Feel Good Treats with Chef Rachel in Minneapolis

Rachel was so great. Her recipes weâ€™re creative, delicious, and something that we can actually replicate at home. She was knowledgeable and made the class fun. I highly recommend taking a class with her.

David R.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Potstickers It was fantastic!!!

Andy H.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Chef Paoâ€™s pot stickers and fried rice class was awesome! Chef Pao is a very good teacher, and is a very friendly host. Highly recommend this class!

Andy H.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Had a great experience with Chef Pao - he is very friendly and professional, and a great teacher. He was also very accommodating with dietary needs for our group. The pot stickers and fried rice we made were both fantastic! I feel confident I would be able to make them again at home. Fully recommend Chef Paoâ€™s pot stickers class to everyone.

Lydia N.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Such a fun class and we learned some stuff too! Thanks Chef!

Nathan L.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Chef Pao is skilled, friendly, and a great teacher!

Terrance K.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our pasta class. Chef Aaron is talented, and teaches in a relaxed and patient style. And the results were truly delicious. Aaron is personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Zach Z.

Booked the class Make Perfect Sushi Rolls with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

Chef Pao taught us how to make a California sushi roll and a spicy Salmon sushi roll. His knowledge and expertise were very valuable to our experience with this class. Would recommend for a date night.

Joe Weber .

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

Awesome experience - Aaron does a great job explaining how and why to do things and the results were absolutely delicious.

Marcus B.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

Aaron was great. My wife and I took the pasta class. Highly recommend.

Debra E.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

We had so much fun learning how to made potstickers and fried rice! Chef Pao creates a great environment for learning. Highly recommend.

Christine M.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

I would highly recommend this class to anyone. My whole group had a great time and we learned a lot about making pasta. We all feel confident that we can go home and successfully replicate all we learned. Chef Aaron did an amazing job of explaining the process and guiding us through a very hands-on experience.

Janet M.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

We had a blast with Chef Aaron! He was both professional and personable - very accommodating! Our meeting space had everything you needed to enjoy a relaxing and fun evening!! Recipes were shared as were travel recommendations. Was a wonderful evening!

Jessica W.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

We had a great class with Chef Aaron. He was knowledgeable and a great teacher, and shared a lot of stories and insights from his professional experiences. We got to do a ton of hands on learning and ate some totally delicious pasta at the end. We took home tons too!

Jessica W.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

We had a great class with Chef Aaron. He was knowledgeable and a great teacher, and shared a lot of stories and insights from his professional experiences. We got to do a ton of hands on learning and ate some totally delicious pasta at the end. We took home tons too!

Tim Koenig .

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

4 pasta's. my wife and I were the only one's in the class. It was amazing. Chef Aaron was great at explaining every step and sharing personal experiences cooking.

Dylan S.

Booked the class Creating Italian Classics with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

We booked the â€˜Creating Italian Classicsâ€™ class through Cozymeal with Chef Bonicelli, where we made homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce and pesto cream sauce from scratch, as well as ginger cookies. Chef Bonicelli was an incredible instructor! She guided us through each step with clear demonstrations and great detail, making us feel confident recreating everything on our own. She also made the experience feel so personal and welcoming, taking the time to connect with everyone and create a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The entire experience was so enjoyable, and the food was fresh and absolutely delicious. We highly recommend her classes and canâ€™t wait to come back again!

Craig D.

Booked the class A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

We made neopolitan pizzas from spreading teh dough out to adding toppings and baking. Chef Bonicelli and her husband were great hosts and teachers, would heartily recommend, we'll be back!

Gretchen A.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

My husband and I took this pasta quartet with Chef Aaron as a fun date. We were immediately impressed by how Aaron welcomed us immediately at the door when we arrived, had a fun calm demeanor while teaching, and got to know us during the class. We enjoyed his stories about growing up making homemade pasta with his family, where his ingredients came from, his career as a chef, and some fun things he enjoys doing in the St. Paul area. The venue was clean and comfortable. We appreciated how he demonstrated the skills first and then gave us ample opportunity to try on our own, while being there to help us and answer questions every step of the way. We learned to make 4 kinds of pasta shapes and Chef Aaron made 2 delicious sauces for us to try with the pasta. We ate 2 LARGE meals of pasta (it was absolutely delicious, so come hungry!) and were able to take the extra pasta home. We left the class feeling confident in our ability to reproduce these delicious dishes at home. He even sent the recipes home with us and offered to answer any other culinary questions we have in the future, which was awesome. This class is taught by a wonderful person and wonderful chef. The class would be great for a date night, family gathering, or office team-building event, and we felt that it was the perfect level of difficulty to be approachable for complete beginners all the way up to experienced home chefs who want to learn more nuanced skills. 10/10

Chris G.

Booked the class Small Plate Specialties From Venice with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

We had a great time with Chef Aaron! Would do again. Highly recommended!

Tammara C.

Booked the class Recreating an Italian Kitchen with Chef Bonicelli in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)

Butternut squash ravioli with butter sage sauce, crepes with lemon curd and ricotta, homemade pasta to take home. The whole experience was amazing. Definitely will try another class with this wonderful Chef!!

Jennie B.

Booked the class Perfect Handcrafted Potstickers with Chef Pao in Minneapolis

During our session with Pao we learned how to make pork filled potstickers and chicken fried rice. He was absolutely amazing! We had such a great time. Pao was great at explaining each step and the purpose behind the process. He was very welcoming and our conversation was wonderful. We couldnâ€™t have been more pleased with our experience. Pao was wonderful! Highly recommend him!

RYAN S.

Booked the class Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron in Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)

Family of 4 for the pasta class was great! The entire family enjoyed the experience Chef Aaron was absolutely perfect the entire time. The finishing touches he executed on the pasta made in the class was outstanding! Will definitely be back!!