Top USA Cooking Classes

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.

Learn the secrets of making one of Mexico’s most celebrated dishes during this beginner-friendly, local-hosted cooking class. Meet your Michelin-trained chef guide at her home, enjoy a refreshing hibiscus agua fresca upon arrival, and roll up your sleeves. Your guide will break down the steps to make an authentic mole sauce, and share tips as you go. Finally, sit down to enjoy your tasty and traditional meal.

Hello, I am KC, a Biochemist turned Perfumer. Hi, I’m a biochemist-turned-scent artist. With years of experience blending custom fragrances and hosting fun DIY workshops, I’ve helped thousands of guests craft candles, perfumes, and body products that tell their story through scent.

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.

Get a different perspective on Kauai, away from the beaches, with a small-group tour of a tropical farm on the island's east side. Learn about the history of beekeeping in the Hawaiian Islands, don a bee suit and see inside an active beehive, and taste fresh honey from the comb. This tour is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

Join us for a hands-on cake decorating class! Experience the joy of transforming your pre-baked cake into delicious masterpieces, guided by our instructor. This unique class combines skill-building, camaraderie, and the creation of beautifully decorated cakes. From the crumb coat to the final touches, discover the satisfaction of newfound talents to share with loved ones. Make your mark in the sweet world of cake decorating with us!

Tapas, paella and flan – this hands-on Spanish cooking class in Chicago, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, takes you through three pillars of coastal Spanish cuisine in one vibrant, skill-building experience. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Gambas al Ajillo with shrimp, garlic, lemon, chile flakes and sourdough - Seafood Paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice and chistorra - Mango Flan with eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and mango purée You will leave with the skills to make authentic Spanish paella and tapas at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

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.

For travelers seeking more than surface-level activities, this immersive, small-group cacao farm experience at Honoli‘i Orchards offers a rare opportunity to go beyond the typical tasting tour and truly understand Hawaiian chocolate from the ground up. Led by a craft chocolate expert, this guided experience walks you through every step of the process—from harvest to fermentation to drying—answering all your questions along the way. It culminates in the most extensive craft chocolate tasting in the state, featuring 10 or more of Hawai‘i’s best single-origin bars, including award-winning selections. It's an authentic, educational, and flavorful way to connect with Hawaiian agriculture.

The New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe brings classic cuisine to the Big Easy with a prix-fixe menu that highlights the city's musical heritage. Choose a 2- or 3-course menu with your preferred musical theme. No matter what meal you choose, your appetite will be quenched at this transcontinental cultural icon.

I am the only person in the US, and possibly the world, that offers this experience. It is both a demonstration and an interactive opportunity where you'll have tons of fun learning about the history of cheese magic and getting to try it yourself. And then you get to eat your fortune!

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.

No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).

This is a hands-on culinary experience with an Emmy and James Beard winner chef! Under the guidance of chef AlexG, you will prepare a gourmet meal (or desserts) and then enjoy it around our table. You will learn French cooking techniques, knife skills, sauces, and how to cook locally sourced vegetables and proteins perfectly, you may learn to use a mini-torch to caramelize your creme brulée (upgrade 2). We can customize menus for your group (upgrade 3). The experience can be private (see pricing), or you can join a Public class, those classes are limited to 10 guests. We can accommodate up to 15 people for a private class. Your fee with Viator is for a basic class; you can choose one of our upgrades from our menu to create a very special experience. Please get in touch directly with us after you sign in with Viator to get access to our Cooking class/dinner menu and options. We also offer private chef services or private classes at your location. A 20% gratuity will be added.

Discover a unique blend of creativity and relaxation in an uplifting studio environment in downtown Pagosa Springs. This creative cafe and casual teahouse offers a DIY art menu where you can sip on carefully sourced loose-leaf teas, wine, local beers, or refreshing mocktails while creating something to take home. The space is designed to inspire both beginners, seasoned artists, lovers of tea, those new to the world of tea, or anyone looking for their next great afternoon! Your booking includes all materials, choice of DIY watercolor tutorial, and a tea tasting.

Discover how simple ingredients become unforgettable tacos in this interactive Baltimore cooking class. In this experience, Chef Jesse introduces you to the fresh, vibrant flavors of Southern California street tacos. Begin by marinating beef and chicken with ingredients that enhance tenderness and bring bold flavor to the taco filling. Next, warm soft corn tortillas and build your tacos with the freshly cooked meats. Add sliced avocado, cilantro and bright lime juice to create the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Chef Jesse explains how each element contributes to the final dish while sharing practical tips you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy the tacos you prepared in a lively Baltimore setting and leave with new skills to elevate taco night anytime.

Stop wasting money on expensive cafe drinks or settling for mediocre home brews. With this hands-on workshop at a working coffee farm, you'll learn to make professional-quality coffee at home with minimal equipment. An experienced barista teaches you three different brewing methods using the same beans, so you'll taste the dramatic differences technique makes. At the end, you'll walk away brewing better coffee than your local shop.

For travelers seeking a peaceful and meaningful way to experience Santa Barbara, this guided Cha Dao tea ceremony offers a moment to slow down, reconnect, and be fully present. Hosted in a serene setting, your experience begins with an introduction to the art of Cha Dao — the “Way of Tea” — where mindfulness, simplicity, and presence come together through the ritual of tea. Your tea master brings over a decade of experience serving tea around the world, along with a rich creative background as a multi-instrumentalist, poet, and world traveler. Whether it’s your first tea ceremony or a familiar practice, guests are gently guided into a calm and reflective atmosphere that invites stillness, curiosity, and gratitude. Many visitors leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and deeply connected to the moment. After the ceremony, there will be time to relax, reflect, and share insights from the experience together — creating space for both personal integration and meaningful connection.

This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing. Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco distillery on Treasure Island, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Bay while learning the craft behind classic whiskey cocktails. During the class, guests shake and stir three iconic drinks — the Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Paper Plane, while discovering how different whiskeys shape flavor, balance, and aroma. One of the moments guests love most is tasting the first cocktail they’ve made themselves. Even those who say they “don’t usually drink whiskey” are often surprised by how approachable and delicious it can be. Getting here is easy, including a scenic six-minute ferry ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building. Gold Bar Whiskey is the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers.

Experience a private market tour and cooking class in a local home in Long Beach, California. BA, a public health professional and passionate home cook and baker, will be your host. Her international experience means she loves to mix exotic flavors with local, seasonal produce. Vegetarian, dairy/lactose free, and gluten free options are easy for her to accommodate. After shopping for local produce at the market, head to BA's home for a 2-hour cooking class, and then enjoy your meal together.

Feel like a local when you attend a private cooking class in your host’s home—and learn how to make a multi-course menu of Indian-Mexican dishes—with this one-of-a-kind outing. Pick between lunch and dinner options, head to your host’s Chicago residence, and roll up your sleeves. You’ll learn to cook a range of creative fusion dishes, including tandoori paneer quesadillas—and will then enjoy your home-cooked food together.

This hands-on cooking experience is the perfect way to learn about the way of life in Bermuda, and especially Bermudian culinary culture. You'll have the opportunity to prepare a local Bermudian Breakfast, with casual conversation while you cook providing a glimpse into the island's history and traditions. Skip the hotel buffet and make a beeline for a local kitchen instead.

At Meadowcroft Wines, learn about the art and science of winemaking by blending and bottling your very own bottle of wine. We’ll start with a stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of Cornerstone Sonoma and an idyllic vineyard for a firsthand look at the vines. As we walk the rows, We’ll share why the iconic Sonoma Valley is the perfect No previous wine experience is necessary - perfect for all levels of wine experience and interest.

Oeno Winery is the only winery on Oahu and produces a range of red, white, Sangria, and dessert wines. On this tour learn about the winemaking process and different grapes used. Then, enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and sample six different Oeno wines. This is an ideal pick for wine lovers or anyone interested in Hawaii's wine culture.