Top USA Cooking Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great food, good company, and real cooking. We offer a fully hands-on experience where you cook a complete menu from scratch and have a great time doing it. Stations are set up for pairs, fully stocked with everything you need, and you'll work through each dish with hands-on guidance from your instructor and staff. We're located steps from Findlay Market, Cincinnati's iconic, century-old public market, so the energy and character of the city are built right into the experience. Classes are small, social, and built around seasonal menus that change throughout the year, so there's always something new to explore.

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.

Fresh pasta night hits differently when the pasta is actually handmade by you. In this interactive cooking class with Chef Ny, hosted at a stylish local venue in Orlando, you’ll learn how to make authentic fettuccine from scratch while enjoying a cozy, social and beginner-friendly culinary experience. The class starts with crafting pasta dough using flour, olive oil, eggs and sea salt before learning proper kneading and shaping techniques for smooth, tender fettuccine. While the pasta cooks, Chef Ny will guide you through building a flavorful marinara sauce with tomatoes, garlic, basil, red pepper and Parmesan that smells straight out of a classic Italian kitchen. Every step is designed to feel approachable and fun, whether you cook regularly or consider boiling water a major accomplishment. By the end of class, you’ll plate a comforting homemade pasta dish and leave with practical techniques that make recreating fresh Italian dinners at home surprisingly doable.

Roll up your sleeves — dinner is getting made from scratch. In a laid-back local venue, you’ll start by making fresh pasta dough, learning how to mix, knead and roll it until it’s ready to become delicate tagliatelle. You’ll cut and shape the pasta yourself, turning simple ingredients into ribbons ready for the pot. Then comes the good stuff: you’ll make a vibrant pesto di melanzane using eggplant, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. You’ll cook the fresh tagliatelle, toss it through the silky eggplant pesto and finish it with Pecorino Romano for a salty, savory bite. You’ll learn hands-on pasta-making, shaping, cooking and sauce techniques without needing prior experience. Finish by enjoying your freshly prepared dish and the easygoing atmosphere around you — flour on your hands is basically part of the uniform.

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.

Turn potatoes into something seriously delicious at a relaxed San Antonio brewery. You’ll mix potato, egg, flour and salt into a soft gnocchi dough, then roll and shape it by hand, learning the simple techniques behind those tender, pillowy bites. No intimidating pasta equipment or chef-level skills required. While your gnocchi takes shape, you’ll make a savory marinara from tomatoes, garlic, onion and Italian seasoning. You’ll learn how to season the sauce, cook the gnocchi and bring everything together before topping your finished dish with Parmesan and thyme. Then sit back and dig into your freshly prepared Italian meal while enjoying the casual brewery setting. It’s relaxed, social and hands-on from start to finish — and your potatoes are about to have a much better day than they expected.

Put on your apron and get ready to turn simple ingredients into seriously satisfying pasta. You’ll begin by preparing fresh pasta dough from scratch, then learn the hands-on techniques for kneading, rolling and shaping it into pasta. Next comes the good stuff: a creamy pumpkin-sage sauce made with pumpkin purée, cream, Parmesan, sage, butter, garlic, nutmeg and black pepper. You’ll learn how to build the sauce, season it and bring it together with your freshly made pasta for a warm, comforting final dish. No fancy pasta skills are required, just a willingness to get your hands a little floury. It’s relaxed, social and deliciously practical, with plenty of satisfaction when you finally sit down to enjoy what you made.

Trade store-bought pasta for the real deal in this interactive cooking class in Houston, hosted through Classpop! and led by Chef Roger. You’ll start by learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch, then dive into essential Italian cooking techniques like balancing flavors and building sauces with depth. Together with your classmates, you’ll prepare an herb marinara sauce, perfectly seasoned chicken and crisp vegetables to round out the meal. Chef Roger keeps things approachable and fun, guiding you step by step so you’ll leave with kitchen confidence (and a full belly). Whether you’re brand-new to cooking or looking to elevate your pasta game, this class makes pasta night unforgettable. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

You walk into a laid-back South Bay brewery expecting a drink, but end up learning to build little pockets of flavor from scratch. Chef Darren keeps things fun and simple enough that you don’t overthink a single fold. You start with the filling: ground pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion, mixed until it already smells like you know what you’re doing. Then you move into assembly, spooning filling into gyoza wrappers and learning the pleat-and-seal technique. It’s easier than it looks, addictive, and you get better with every dumpling. Next, you pan-fry your gyoza until the bottoms turn crispy and golden, then splash in water to steam them until tender inside. While they cook, you whisk a dipping sauce of soy, rice vinegar, and chili oil that pulls everything into a sharp, addictive bite. It’s relaxed, social, and a little messy in the best way. You’re in a brewery, folding dumplings, thinking… yeah, store-bought gyoza is officially on notice.

Forget settling for instant noodles when you can make a ramen bowl worth slurping. At a casual Seattle venue, you’ll join Chef Washington for a hands-on Japanese ramen session, starting with the flavorful foundation of soy sauce and miso. You’ll prepare tender sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs and scallions, then bring everything together with ramen noodles and crisp nori. Along the way, you’ll learn practical preparation and assembly techniques while discovering how each ingredient contributes its own flavor, aroma and texture. The relaxed setting makes it easy to cook, taste and enjoy the process at your own pace. Finish by assembling your ramen bowl and savoring every steamy, savory bite.

Forget basic pasta night. You’re about to make pumpkin gnocchi from scratch in a relaxed San Diego brewery. Working with potato, flour, egg and pumpkin, you’ll learn how to combine the ingredients into a workable dough. Then, practice kneading, rolling and shaping it into soft, bite-sized dumplings, with Chef Ben guiding you through each step so even first-time pasta makers can join the fun. Next comes the finishing touch: a rich brown butter sauce scented with fresh sage. While your gnocchi cooks until tender, you’ll prepare the sauce and toss everything together for a warm, savory dish with a hint of autumn sweetness. You’ll discover how simple ingredients and practical techniques can create something seriously satisfying. Whether you’re planning a casual date, catching up with friends or trying something new, this cozy cooking session gives you a delicious reason to roll up your sleeves.

Roll with it in this unforgettable sushi fusion class at a local Los Angeles venue with Chef Cici, You’ll get hands-on as you learn the art of sushi-making, starting with perfecting seasoned rice and mastering those iconic nori wraps. Then, create two flavor-packed rolls: a classic crab roll with avocado and fish roe, and a crispy sweet potato roll with cream cheese and avocado for the ultimate sweet-savory combo. Whether you're a sushi-rolling pro or a curious first-timer, this relaxed, beginner-friendly class serves up good vibes, great bites and maybe even your new favorite roll.

Unlock your culinary potential in a vibrant, hands-on cooking class designed for adults in the heart of New York City. Under the guidance of friendly chef instructors, learn essential techniques such as pasta making or sushi rolling while crafting a multi-course meal from scratch alongside fellow cooking enthusiasts. Each class culminates in a communal dining experience where you savor the delicious creations you've made together. Perfect for date nights, friends, or family gatherings, this cooking class also allows you to bring your favorite wine or beer to enhance the experience.