Top Atlanta Cooking Classes

The Southern Essentials Cooking Class is a 1.5-hour culinary adventure in Atlanta that immerses you in the heart of Southern comfort food. Participants will get hands-on experience making flaky, buttery biscuits, a classic pimento cheese spread, and sweet iced tea. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, you'll learn the stories behind these cherished recipes and their significance in Southern culture. This interactive class, perfect for all skill levels, provides not just delicious food but also insights into Atlanta's rich culinary heritage. Come hungry and leave with new skills and tasty treats to enjoy.

This is a flavor-packed experience that you can take home with you! Join Unexpected Atlanta, the city’s #1-rated tour company with over 2,400 glowing reviews and a decade of delicious storytelling for a one-hour journey where tasting and creating come together. To understand the magic of spices, you’ll head into our Spice Lab for a hands-on session that’s part experiment, part creativity. You’ll play with spices in a whole new way, exploring things like why cinnamon doesn’t mix with water, how alliums deepen and transform over time, and what actually happens when flavors bloom, toast, or rest during different guide-led spice experiments. Then it’s your turn. Using what you’ve learned, you’ll create two of your own custom spice blends to take home. It’s relaxed, a little nerdy in the best way, and a lot of fun. Conveniently located in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, it’s easy to fit this experience in before or after your visit to the main tourist sites.

The Art of Winemaking Experience by Divine Libations offers more than just a tasting—it’s a hands-on journey where you create a wine that’s uniquely yours. Unlike traditional winery tours, we put you in control, guiding you through blending, bottling, and labeling your custom 375ml creation. Elevate your wine with handcrafted simple syrups like Blueberry Peach or Habanero for a bold twist. Enjoy a complimentary glass of our premium wine, bring your own food (optional), and savor an unforgettable evening of creativity and connection. This isn’t just winemaking—it’s a whole vibe.

This hands-on sushi-making class with Chef Jennifer offers a flavorful and fun culinary experience in a charming wine bar setting. Ideal for foodies, friends, or couples, this interactive class walks you through every step of making fresh sushi from scratch while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere. Chef Jennifer will teach you how to prepare perfect sushi rice, slice fresh produce like avocado, cucumber, and mango, and roll two delicious sushi varieties. You’ll create a classic California roll featuring avocado, cucumber, and surimi, plus a colorful veggie roll packed with fresh, bright flavors. Throughout the class, you’ll pick up expert tips for rolling and slicing, ensuring you can recreate your sushi-making skills at home. When the cooking’s done, dig into your creations and, if you’d like, pair them with a glass of wine from the bar’s selection (available for purchase) for the ultimate sushi and wine combo.

Your tortilla chips deserve better than a store-bought dip. Head to a local brewery for a laid-back, hands-on cooking session with Chef G, where fresh ingredients and bold Mexican-inspired flavors take center stage. You’ll begin by combining flour, salt and water to make tortilla dough, learning how to knead, shape and press it before cooking your tortillas to soft, golden perfection. Then it’s time to get chopping: dice tomatoes and onions, prepare cilantro and jalapeño, and work with fresh avocado and garlic. You’ll mash avocado with lime, salt and pepper to create creamy guacamole, then toss together a bright, zesty salsa. Along the way, you’ll practice knife skills, learn how to balance citrus, salt and heat, and discover techniques you can use at home. With Chef G’s friendly guidance and over 35 years of culinary experience, you can relax, have fun and enjoy every delicious bite.

Craft exquisite non-alcoholic cocktails in this hands-on workshop. Under the guidance of Chef Camille, explore the art of mocktail-making as you learn to balance flavors and create stunning presentations. Over a cozy evening, you’ll whip up three signature drinks featuring roasted fruits and warm spices, paired with delightful light bites. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their drink game without the alcohol, this beginner-friendly class promises a relaxed atmosphere and a chance to savor your creations with friends.