Top USA Cooking Classes

Discover how cacao is grown and chocolate is made on this immersive tour of Lydgate Farms in Kauai. Go on a guided tour of their botanical gardens to sample award-winning honey, vanilla beans, and lush tropical fruit. You will also learn all about cacao, see how it’s grown, taste its ripe fruit, and discover how to turn raw cacao seeds into delicious chocolate. Over the course of the experience, you’ll taste items like chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, apple bananas, and dark chocolate.

Make the most out of your visit to Lake George by booking a wine tasting session with the region's first Winery and top rated attraction in the area! During your visit to the Adirondack Winery Tasting Room, a knowledgeable wine tasting associate will lead you through a tasting of the local winery's hand-crafted award-winning quality wines in a laid-back atmosphere.... no pinkies in the air here! Not into wine? Try our Extreme Heights Hard Ciders or American Oak Whiskey and Bourbons instead!

Push open the doors of Old Savannah Distillery and jump into a high-energy cocktail experience where every pour has a story. In just 30 minutes, you’ll shake, stir, and sip your way through Savannah’s spirited past, guided by expert bartenders who bring each drink—and its history—to life. This isn’t just a class—it’s a hands-on, fast-moving session designed to keep things fun, interactive, and perfectly timed for your day. Whether you’re just getting into cocktails or looking to level up your skills, you’ll leave with insider techniques, a richer appreciation for what’s in your glass, and the confidence to craft impressive drinks long after you’ve left the bar.

Foodies won’t want to visit New York City without trying its famous bagels, but you don’t need to stop at just tasting them—try making them yourself. Learn new culinary skills during a fun, hands-on bagel-making class led by an award-winning baker. Discover tips and tricks for making a perfect New York–style bagel, and sit down to eat your creations after, accompanied by some tasty toppings.

Learn the art of the classic Lowcountry boil with Captain Bryan right on the picturesque banks of Shem Creek. This private cooking class offers an authentic taste of Charleston culture as you dive into the shrimping industry’s history. Guests will meet at a specially designed food trailer with wrap around bar seating on the banks of the creek. Start by creating a fresh shrimp ceviche with local ingredients, then engage in a fun shrimp peeling competition. Under Captain Bryan’s guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare a mouthwatering Lowcountry Boil featuring local shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, seasoned to perfection. Enjoy your culinary creations in a relaxed setting, making this an unforgettable local experience. Guests with shellfish allergies will not be able to join. Guests with dietary restrictions please note we cannot make substitutions. Solo travelers please kindly call to join the next available outing as we have capacity requirements.

Santa Barbara is known for its artisan food scene, including its bean-to-bar chocolate offerings—but while anyone can visit the city and pick up a sweet treat, it takes insider knowledge to craft authentic chocolates. On this 1.5-hour workshop, fill a box with your own handmade vegan, gluten-free goodies. Then, put your art skills to the test as you decorate from dozens of toppings, from candied ginger to pretzel sticks.

Save time and energy with an at-home cooking class, and perfect the techniques to create a Chicago classic—deep dish pizza. From the comfort of your own kitchen, enjoy one-to-one tuition from a private, online teacher (and Chicago native). With a recipe and ingredient list emailed to you ahead of your chosen start time, crafting your own delicious pizza couldn't be easier.

This 90-minute experience offers the rare chance to create a premium skincare product from scratch using fresh goat milk right from our own resident herd. It’s a completely beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop where you are guided through the entire process—from choosing custom scents and colors to pouring the mold. Best of all, it seamlessly blends an interactive studio craft with a relaxing, outdoor meet-and-greet with our friendly miniature dairy goats, sending you home with a giant 3lb loaf of custom soap perfect for sensitive skin.

Sweet Pete's Candy is decked out for the holiday season. Make candy canes in the most festive place in town. Wonderful and unique picture opportunities along with a unique candy making experience.

Morning tranquility awaits at Rising Kona Coffee Farm, where coffee lovers get hands-on with their brew. Start with a tasting of chocolate-covered Kona peaberries before exploring the lush coffee trees with an expert guide. Learn to grind, bloom, and pour your own perfect cup of 100% Kona coffee, comparing brewing methods side by side. The experience culminates with goat feeding, surrounded by the farm's playful dwarf goats, making for delightful photo ops. Relax on the back deck with ocean views and savor the beauty of Kona, all while gaining skills to brew the perfect cup at home.

New York takes its bagels very seriously. Experience the city’s bagel culture firsthand in this workshop. Learn a brief history of bagels before embarking on your baking journey, where you’ll hand-shape the dough and discover boiling and baking techniques. Afterwards, enjoy fresh-out-of-the-oven bagels you can smear with spreads. You can also unwind during class with beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Looking for an unforgettable culinary experience? The expert chefs are passionate about sharing the unique flavors of Key West while keeping you entertained. Watch as they bring fresh, local ingredients to life with traditional cooking techniques and island flair. From savory entrees to irresistible tropical desserts, you’ll enjoy an interactive and delicious experience—topped off with a taste of paradise!

This fun gummy class is exclusive to Sweet Pete's Candy. Learn the art of making gummies. Learn about different textures and gelling agents in gummies. Taste gummies made from various ingredients. Make your gummies sweet or sour in this hands on confectionary class.

A Sweet Pete's chocolatier will teach you the art of tempering chocolate. Each participant will receive a Granny Smith apple coated in our homemade caramel. You will visit the candy floor to choose all of the toppings for your apple. Dip and top your apple to take home.

Experiment with the craft of making cocktails during this hands-on class at a bar in Savannah. Meet an expert bartender at the Congress Street Up speakeasy bar in the American Prohibition Museum and learn how to make Prohibition-era cocktails. Taste several cocktails and hear stories about the history of cocktail recipes, mixology, and the Prohibition period.

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.

Join a talented chef at a local brewery in Charlotte for a sushi-making experience like no other! This hands-on class will teach you how to roll sushi like a pro, from preparing perfectly seasoned sushi rice to slicing and assembling your rolls with precision. You’ll create a bold and flavorful spicy tuna roll featuring sushi-grade tuna, Japanese mayo, and sriracha, followed by a fresh vegetable roll filled with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado. As you craft your sushi, enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the brewery and sip on locally brewed beer available for purchase. Whether you're a sushi lover or trying your hand at sushi-making for the first time, this class offers the perfect blend of hands-on learning, delicious flavors, and craft beer. Book your spot today for an unforgettable evening of sushi and brews in Charlotte!

This Hawaii-meets-Germany cooking class is a three-in-one experience: You’ll leave with a new skill, a new flavor experience, and new knowledge. In a garden-like setting, you’ll bake a baumstriezel, aka chimney cake, over an open campfire. Learning about Hawaii’s relationship with Germany as the baumstriezels rise, you’ll bust out the butter and cinnamon-sugar to feast on your creations—an only-in-Hawaii experience.

Step into the enchanting La Aparicion de la Muerte speakeasy for a hands-on cocktail-making class that combines history, technique, and the vibrant flavors of Latin American appetizers. Kick off the experience with a refreshing Mint to Be Mojito, before learning to craft one of the world’s classic cocktails under the guidance of a master mixologist. With a small group capped at 20 participants, you'll receive personalized coaching and discover advanced techniques while enjoying authentic bites. This class not only elevates your cocktail skills but also prepares you for future home bar adventures with expert tips on spirits and equipment. Best 2 hours spent with plenty of value! Includes - 3 cocktails, Latin American Bites, Access to the Speakeasy and an amazing learning experience on Mixology by one of the top Master Mixologists in the region!

If you’re looking for a fun experience that fuses fresh food and the passion of farm-to-fork practices, this Hilo Farm-to-Table Half-Day Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls is easy to fit into any day during your trip. Harvest your own food from the area’s grounds, and then prepare your meal in a barn overlooking Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea. Then, sit down to lunch and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Learn how to prepare a range of classic Italian dishes, from ravioli and tortellini to tiramisu and beyond—and receive hands-on guidance from your chef instructor—during this immersive cooking class. Upon arrival at 21 Kingston St, grab your apron, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to cook: with your instructor’s guidance, you’ll make a number of different delicacies. At the end of the class, sit down to enjoy the meal you created, plus light snacks.

Experience a unique French-Californian cooking class in a stunning Southern California coastal home with Ann and Rick. This warm, food-loving couple brings a wealth of culinary knowledge from travels and training, blending classic French techniques with fresh Californian produce. Savor the joy of cooking and dining with locals who love to entertain in style, just minutes from the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point.

Dive into this 2-hour journey of mouth-watering Slovakian flavors and uncover the secrets behind traditional family recipes. Hosted by Lenka, a passionate baker and food lover from Slovakia currently living, eating, and baking in Park City, Utah! She learned to cook and bake from her grandmother when she was eight, and still uses her valuable recipes. This 1.5 private, hands-on baking class is sure to take your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure. Learn to bake traditional kolaches (breakfast pastries) and babka (sweet braided bread of Jewish origins) from scratch. Discover the vibrant culture through local dishes as you bake two homemade specialties in Lenka's cozy home kitchen, then savor the result with her..

Blueberries, seaweed, potatoes, craft beer and so much more! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the ingredients and flavors that make Maine so special. Participants will be introduced to some of Maine's most iconic food and drink industries and hear the stories of local farmers, fishermen and other producers - while sampling delicious products that represent them! This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's food and beverage landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.