Top USA Cooking Classes

In the heart of Chicago, near Wrigley Field, a culinary adventure awaits. Led by Rakhi, a professionally trained chef and Le Cordon Bleu graduate with experience working with Bobby Flay, this private cooking class immerses you in the rich flavors of Italian-American cuisine. Over 2.5 hours, you'll learn to prepare iconic dishes such as Chicken Vesuvio, hot fried chicken, and homemade desserts, all while enjoying a relaxed and interactive atmosphere. With the chance to tailor your menu, every class becomes a unique experience that celebrates Chicago's vibrant food culture. Gather your friends or family for a memorable evening of cooking and dining together.

Pizza with real Italian pedigree – this hands-on class in Los Angeles, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, is led by a professional pizzaiola trained in wood-burning oven technique. You choose your classic and gourmet toppings; she teaches you how to build the dough that holds it all together. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Classic Pizza – choose from Pizza Margherita or Pizza Marinara - Gourmet Pizza – choose from Arugula with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella bites or Parmigiana You will leave with a deep understanding of authentic Italian pizza technique – from dough to toppings – and the confidence to recreate it at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

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.

What truly sets this experience unique is its combination of hands-on cooking, authentic cultural storytelling, and immersive dining in one intimate experience. Rather than simply watching a demonstration, guests actively prepare two beloved Haitian favorites, Akra (Malanga Fritters) and Diri Kole (Haitian Rice & Beans), while learning the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make these dishes an important part of Haitian cuisine. The experience is further enriched with a welcome Ginger Citronade tasting, a traditional Haitian dinner, a glass of wine, lively Haitian music, and engaging cultural conversations that provide deeper insight into Haiti's rich heritage. As a lasting keepsake, each guest receives an autographed copy of PRESERV, featuring a collection of Haitian recipes, allowing them to continue their culinary journey long after the experience ends.

Make homemade gnocchi, a scratch Caesar salad and a flourless chocolate cake in this Italian cooking class in Pittsburgh, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. Three classic Northern Italian courses, all built on practical technique. Your hands-on cooking experience features: • Homemade Caesar Salad with romaine, pan-fried croutons, Parmesan, garlic and lemon • Potato Gnocchi and Vodka Sauce in a Bread Bowl with tomatoes, Parmesan and cream • Flourless Chocolate Cake with eggs and sugar From infusing dressing to shaping gnocchi and baking a flourless dessert, you'll leave with a complete set of classic Italian cooking skills. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Master the art of flambé cooking in this hands-on class in Las Vegas, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. Shrimp scampi in whiskey, steak Diane in brandy and crêpes Suzette in Grand Marnier – a dramatic French four-course experience where fire finishes every dish. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Shrimp Scampi with large shrimp, butter, garlic, sauvignon blanc and lemon - Steak Diane with beef tenderloin, shallots, brandy, mushrooms and cream - Baked Potatoes and Carrots with seasoning - Crêpe Suzette with Grand Marnier and caramelized sugar From controlling flames to building French sauces and finishing a classic dessert, you'll leave with the skills to bring flambé technique to your own table. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Skip the takeout and make four American-Chinese favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Pittsburgh, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. Egg drop soup, sesame chicken, fried rice and a banana-mango wonton dessert – all in one two-hour session. Your hands-on cooking experience features: -Egg Drop Soup -Sesame Chicken -Fried Rice -Banana Mango Wontons with ice cream and ganache From perfecting a silky soup to building flavored fried rice and folding a creative dessert, you'll leave with four takeout recipes to make at home.

French technique, three courses, one unforgettable dinner. This hands-on class in Fort Worth. Hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, takes you from savory stuffed mushrooms to a butter-finished Béarnaise and a silky chocolate mousse – each dish a lesson in classical French cooking. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Bacon & Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms – cream cheese, blue cheese, bacon and chives - Filet Mignon – Béarnaise sauce, butter, egg yolks and grilled asparagus - Dark Chocolate Mousse – berries macerated in Grand Marnier and sugar You will leave with the skills to prepare a sophisticated French dinner at home, from the first bite to the final dessert. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Learn the art of sushi rolling in this hands-on Manhattan cooking class, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. You’ll prepare three distinctive rolls along with Japanese soup and homemade matcha ice cream. Your hands-on cooking experience features: • Miso Soup with tofu, dashi, seaweed and scallions • Spicy Tuna Rolls with avocado • California Rolls with crab and cucumber • Alaskan Rolls with smoked salmon, surimi and avocado • Matcha Ice Cream From preparing sushi rice and fillings to shaping tight, even rolls, you’ll build skills you can recreate at home. Guests may bring wine or beer.

This hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel in Mission Bay offers a unique opportunity for travelers to learn the art of making fresh stuffed pasta. The class will focus on creating Tortelloni with Spinach and Ricotta, a classic stuffed pasta dish that is sure to impress. Using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, this class is perfect for anyone looking to expand their culinary skills and take their cooking to the next level. The experience is made even more unique by the beautiful location of Mission Bay, which provides a serene and picturesque setting for the class. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, Chef Daniel's pasta cooking class is a fun and informative way to explore the world of fresh pasta and take home a new skill.

Pure pasta craft, total freedom – this hands-on class in Los Angeles, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, teaches you to hand-roll fresh pasta in three shapes using authentic Italian technique, then pairs your creation with two sauces of your choosing from ten classic Italian options. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Three handmade pasta shapes – hand-rolled and dried using authentic Italian technique - Your choice of two sauces from ten classic Italian options You will leave with the skills to hand-roll pasta, dry it correctly and pair it with a great Italian sauce at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Discover the art of Italian cooking in a cozy, welcoming environment at Ann and Rick's beautiful home near Laguna Beach. This small-group class begins with a refreshing welcome cocktail, setting the tone for an engaging afternoon. Together, you'll create a multi-course meal inspired by Ann's culinary travels and extensive training. Learn authentic recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy your delicious creations paired with Italian wines. Each participant leaves with printed recipes and a keepsake, ensuring the flavors of Italy linger long after your visit.

Your Sardinian seafood menu, your way – this hands-on cooking class in Los Angeles, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, lets you choose your dish at every course while mastering authentic Mediterranean seafood technique. The menu you will prepare includes: - Appetizer (your choice): grilled shrimp skewers with lemon and parsley or smoked salmon and goat cheese crostini - Main Course (your choice): grilled sea bass with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted sea bream with lemon and parsley or salmon filet with bottarga – all served with grilled vegetables - Dessert (your choice): dark chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce or classic panna cotta From grilling fresh seafood to building classic Mediterranean flavors and plating a refined dessert, this class is a full tour of Sardinian coastal cooking. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.

Sharpen your French technique in this hands-on cooking class, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. A soufflé, a pan-seared duck breast and a silky mousse – each course is a foundational French skill that travels straight to your home kitchen. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Cheese Soufflé with Gruyère cheese, eggs, milk, butter, nutmeg and lemon juice - Seared Duck Breast and Dijon Cream Sauce with tarragon, shallots, white wine and butter - Dauphinoise Potatoes with cream, Gruyère cheese, thyme and black pepper - French Baguette and Butter - Mousse au Chocolat and Fleur de Sel Technique by technique, you will build the foundation to cook like a Parisian. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Discover the rich culinary heritage of Sicily in this hands-on cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Sicilian cooking has been part of the New Orleans table for generations. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the dishes, ingredients, and traditions that traveled from Sicily to New Orleans and the local flavors they picked up along the way. Participants prepare a delightful three-course meal featuring handmade Ravioli con Tacchino with Pesto Trapanese, Pesce alla Ghiotta, and a classic Sicilian Cannoli. The experience starts with a tasty Olive Salad Crostini and is complemented by Italian red wine and freshly brewed espresso with lemon peel. Engage with expert chefs and learn the traditions that meld Sicilian and New Orleans flavors, creating a memorable dining experience that honors both cultures.

Step into a warm, hands-on workshop where sourdough meets pasta in the most delicious way. From flour to fork, you'll craft, cook, and connect in an unforgettable culinary experience. Sip a welcome drink and taste some sourdough baked good: Enjoy a refreshing beverage as we get to know each other. Meet the sourdough starter Get to know my 19-year-old sourdough starter, the base for our pasta dough — full of history, life, and flavor. Make the dough Mix flour, eggs, and sourdough starter as I guide you through the perfect pasta dough texture. Rest, roll, and shape Learn how to let the dough rest, then roll it out and shape it into pasta. Cook and plate Watch the magic happen as we cook the fresh pasta and prepare a homemade sauce to go with it. Eat and enjoy Sit down for a cozy shared meal with the pasta you just made — fresh, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Get inspired Ask questions, learn sourdough tips, and discover how to recreate the experience at home.

Step onto the pier in Tomales Bay and learn crabbing the way locals do—simple, hands-on, and ridiculously fun. We’ll bait and set hoop nets, then check them together as the bay reveals what’s been crawling below. Along the way you’ll learn the “why” behind the rules: how to measure for legal keepers, handle crab safely, and read tides and habitat so you’re not just hoping—you’re understanding. This is a pier-based adventure, so it’s beginner-friendly and great for kids, with all gear provided. Expect salty air, curious seabirds, and that electric moment when the net breaks the surface and everyone leans in. If conditions allow, we’ll wrap with practical tips for keeping your catch fresh and cooking it at home—so you leave with memories and real skills you can repeat.

Immerse yourself in a personalized and unique experience where you are the creator of your own blend. Our expert tobacconist will guide you through the process of creating your ideal cigar. Together, you’ll explore a variety of tobacco leaves, considering key aspects such as strength, flavor, texture, and smoking times. With their expert knowledge, they will educate you about the different tobacco materials and how each one influences the smoking experience. Once you’ve selected your perfect blend, our cigar roller will skillfully roll it into a custom-made cigar, tailored to your preferences. In addition to enjoying your personalized cigar, this experience will provide you with a deeper understanding of the art and craftsmanship behind the cigar-making process.

Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience at Smruti's home in Pleasanton, just outside San Francisco. This hands-on cooking class combines the vibrant spices of Indian cuisine with the fresh ingredients of California. Begin your journey with a welcome drink, then engage in the preparation of three flavorful dishes using seasonal produce. Learn essential cooking techniques and enjoy your creations paired with local wine in a relaxed setting. The menu can be tailored to accommodate dietary preferences, ensuring an inclusive experience that highlights the rich culinary diversity of the region. Optional: Choose a market tour on Saturdays and Smruti, your warm and knowledgeable host, will guide you through the bustling stalls just steps from her home. Together, you'll explore the seasonal bounty of California, hand-picking fresh produce, sampling local cheeses, and selecting ingredients that will inspire the meal to come.

Choose from a chocolate tasting or a tasting plus painting session. Our chocolate is "bean to bar" and a very smooth, pure product. We accept children and adults 5+! Both activities are fun for all ages.

Experience the ultimate Food & Wine education retreat in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour west of Washington D.C. This 2-day Blue Ridge Wine Retreat delves into 6 wine and food experiential classes, an evening farm-to-table dinner filled with laughter, learning and fun. We finish with our famous Choco-Vino Challenge final exam.

Travelers will be able to select a drink tasting menu and dinner menu for their group to sample and participate in creating. Guests will taste the menu and take home samples for later. Cuisine ranges from Mexican to Japanese menus, to reflect the knowledge, experience and culture of the host.

Discover the magic of sourdough in a cozy, hands-on workshop where ancient tradition meets modern charm. Learn, taste, and connect in an unforgettable baking experience. Sip a welcome drink Enjoy a refreshing beverage as we get to know each other. Meet the sourdough starter Learn about my 19-year-old sourdough starter and how it works. Mix and feel the dough Watch and participate as we mix flour, water, and starter to begin the bread-making magic. Stretch and fold Try your hand at sourdough folding techniques that build strength and structure. Shape and prep Learn how to shape your loaf and place it into a proofing basket. Taste and learn Enjoy a tasting of fresh-baked sourdough bread with a selection of dips. Get inspired Discover how to bake sourdough at home and troubleshoot common issues. Take dough home Leave with your own dough ready to bake and the knowledge to recreate it yourself.

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