Top Tennessee Cooking Classes

The "craft" at Gate 11 only starts in the distillery where the distillers produce an amazing array of award-winning spirits. That dedication to craft continues at our cocktail bars where your bar staff use house-made syrups, infusions and other custom mixers to create a wide variety of delicious concoctions. Come learn the art of cocktails from your team of experts!

Step into the heart of Nashville’s cocktail scene and uncover the stories behind Music City’s most iconic drinks. In this 2-hour mixology workshop, you’ll learn how to craft three handcrafted cocktails, enjoy light bar snacks, and explore the city’s drinking heritage—all under the guidance of a local expert. Held in a vibrant bar setting in the Golden Sound venue, this experience blends education, flavor, and social fun into a perfect Nashville night out.

Cooking classes are a fantastic way to get to know a city’s culinary preferences, but not many double as a history and science class too. Learn how to make rolled ice cream with this small-group ice cream crafting class, and discover the history and science behind this unique dish. You’ll have access to an unlimited topping bar as you craft your custom flavors, so let your imagination run wild.

Make pasta from scratch and finish with a classic tiramisù in this hands-on Italian class in Nashville, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. A fresh bruschetta, handmade tagliatelle or gnocchi and a layered tiramisù – three courses built from essential Italian technique. Gluten-free pasta option available. Your hands-on cooking experience features: • Bruschetta with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil • Fresh Pasta (Tagliatelle or Gnocchi) with scratch-made tomato basil sauce • Tiramisù with mascarpone, cacao and espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits From mixing pasta dough to building a sauce and layering a tiramisù, you'll leave with this Italian menu ready to recreate at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to line dance, then this is the experience for you. Save time watching videos over and over again, and instead, get expert guidance from a teacher. The lesson is perfect for beginners, as it starts with the basic steps, and progresses to line dances that are well-known across the US. Best of all, at the end, a video is provided to take home with you, so you can practice in your own time.

Craft your own signature cocktail using the rich flavors of Belle Meade Bourbon in this immersive mixology experience. Led by a certified Bourbon Steward, participants explore a selection of seasonal juices, handcrafted syrups, and aromatic bitters while learning the art of mixing and shaking. This hands-on adventure culminates in your very own custom drink, presented in unique Belle Meade drinkware, along with a take-home recipe card. Ideal for bourbon enthusiasts and novices alike, this experience blends creativity with expert guidance in a historic setting.

Join a 2-hour interactive cocktail class in Nashville. Learn to make 3 cocktails, enjoy a performative history lesson, and discover local drink history in a speakeasy setting. Full description Step into the legendary Golden Sound in the Gulch, a retro recording studio turned Speakeasy, and be transported to an era of moonshine, flappers and speakeasy secrets. Begin with a charismatic cocktail expert who combines storytelling, booze news, and local drink history with pro tips on making better drinks. Learn about Nashville’s rich alcohol and cocktail history, including tales of Al Capone’s bootlegging escapades through Printers Alley during Prohibition. Enjoy three cocktails and basic bar snacks as you immerse yourself in this interactive experience. Whether you’re a bachelorette party looking to let loose or a couple wanting to elevate your cocktail game, this is the perfect experience for you.

Step into the world of authentic Italian cuisine at Chattanooga’s leading pasta-making school. Here, under the guidance of seasoned chef Debi, who has over 40 years of experience, you'll learn traditional techniques to create silky pasta and delicious sauces from scratch. The intimate class setting ensures personalized attention, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying engaging stories and laughter. At the end of the session, savor your homemade creations with newfound culinary confidence.

Whiskey lovers—this one's for you! Enjoy the ultimate bourbon experience where you visit Nashville Barrel Co and have a chance to try four different spirits straight from the barrel. Benefit from the personalized experience of being able to find your favorite flavor, then, at the end, have the ultimate perk—being able to walk away with your own bottle of whiskey.

Roll sushi, slice fish and make handmade gyoza in this hands-on cooking class in Nashville, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. This generous class covers gyoza folding, rainbow and Philadelphia rolls, nigiri and sashimi slicing and decorative sushi art in one complete experience. Your hands-on cooking experience features: • Handmade Gyoza with pork or chicken, green onions, soy sauce and ginger • Rainbow Roll • Philadelphia Roll • Nigiri and Sashimi with professional slicing and chirashi arrangement • Sushi Art – decorative roses, cubes and plating technique Knife skills, rolling technique, slicing and plating – you'll leave with a complete Japanese sushi skill set. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Our Wine & Bonbon + Candy-Making experience features multiple wines paired with some of our beautiful handmade bonbons. You'll learn a little about wine, taste some amazing chocolates, and even get to create your own custom Goo Goo! - Tasting + Insider look at the history of Nashville's official candy bar - Hands-on candy making - Classic clusters + take home apron - Chocolate & Wine pairing activity Please note: This is a 21+ experience. All participants MUST have a valid form of Identification. All parties in the classroom must purchase a ticket.

The Spirit & Bonbon plus Candy-Making experience features multiple (4) spirits paired with our beautiful handmade bonbons. You'll learn a little about each spirit, taste some amazing chocolates, and even get to create your own custom Goo Goo! - Tasting plus Insider look at the history of Nashville's official candy bar - Hands-on candy making - Classic clusters plus take home apron - Chocolate and Spirit pairing activity Please note: This is a 21 plus experience. All participants must have a valid form of Identification. All parties in the classroom must purchase a ticket.

Experience a nature sanctuary set across 42 rolling acres of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and winding creeks in Centerville, Tennessee (just 90 minutes west of Nashville). A living example of dedicated land restoration and active reforestation. As native plants, wildflowers, and wildlife resurge across the grounds, you’ll step into an ecosystem thriving with natural renewal and peace, guided by an expert educator.