Top Tennessee Food & Drink Classes

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.

Whiskey enthusiasts, this is your ultimate Nashville whiskey experience. Savor a selection of barrel-fresh whiskeys—an opportunity you won’t find at a typical bar. Guided by a whiskey expert, you can deepen your knowledge of the craft while enjoying exclusive tastings. To round off the experience, watch a short video on the history of Nashville Barrel Co.

Master the art of craft cocktails in this interactive workshop. Learn about Tennessee whiskey and how to make three different versions of the beloved Old Fashioned cocktail. Don’t just sit back and watch—you’ll get to shake and stir your own cocktails before you drink them down, learning tips, tricks, and history from a whiskey expert along the way.

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 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.

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.

Enjoy the rare opportunity of tasting whiskey straight from the barrel with this whiskey–tasting experience at a Nashville distillery. Explore a variety of different whiskey styles—while learning fun facts you’d miss if you were in a bar. Samples to pick from include bourbon, rye, and Tennessee Whiskey—with three drams included in the experience.

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.

Craft a one-of-a-kind whiskey during a 60-minute blending session at the Nashville Barrel Company. Guided by award-winning experts, taste various whiskey profiles, experiment with different mashbills, and create a unique blend tailored to your palate. Adjust the proof to your liking and leave with a custom-labeled bottle that embodies your personal touch. Perfect for bachelorette parties, anniversaries, or team-building events, this interactive experience ensures each participant walks away with a distinct whiskey that represents their creativity.

Homemade fettuccine and marinara sauce from scratch, made at a local Nashville brewery. It is the kind of evening that sounds too good to be true until you are actually there doing it. Chef Dylan walks you through every step in a relaxed, no-pressure setting, from kneading and rolling your dough to cutting proper fettuccine strands and building a rich marinara from crushed tomatoes, Parmesan, garlic, red pepper and fresh basil. By the time everything comes together on the plate, the hardest part will be deciding whether to pair it with the pasta or just drink it. Simple ingredients, timeless technique and one of the more unexpected evenings Nashville has to offer.

Sushi at a brewery in Nashville. Yes, really. And it is every bit as fun as it sounds. In this beginner-friendly class hosted at a local Nashville brewery, Chef Dylan will take you from never having touched a bamboo mat to confidently rolling a classic California roll and a bright, fresh mango veggie roll that looks every bit as good as it tastes. He breaks down each step without making it feel like a lecture, from getting your rice to the right texture to cutting your sushi into clean, even pieces that hold together beautifully. The setting is casual, the atmosphere is buzzing and by the end of class you will already be planning whose dinner party you are going to show this off at first.

Fettuccine Bolognese from scratch, in one class, in Memphis. Chef Ebony will have you rolling pasta and building a proper meat sauce like you have been doing it for years, and making it look easy the whole time. In this laid-back, beginner-friendly class you will mix and knead your own pasta dough, roll it into sheets and cut it into proper fettuccine ribbons before turning your attention to the Bolognese. Ground meat, tomatoes, aromatics and herbs, layered and simmered until every element of the sauce has had a chance to become something greater than the sum of its parts. By the time you toss it all together you will genuinely not believe you made it yourself. Come hungry. Leave proud. Do not forget to snap a picture before you eat it because nobody will believe you otherwise.

Whether you are planning a date night, a fun outing with friends or a family activity that actually gets everyone off their phones, this sushi class delivers on all fronts. Chef Ebony will take your group from total beginners to confident sushi rollers in one fun, relaxed session. You will master the rice, nail the rolling technique and build two crowd-pleasing classics: a California roll with avocado, cucumber, imitation crab and Japanese mayo, and a vibrant vegetable roll with carrots, cucumber and avocado that looks as good as it tastes. By the end you will have new skills, a very full stomach and a story that is genuinely more interesting than most dinner reservations. Come as a group. Leave as sushi makers.

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.