Top USA Cooking Classes

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.

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).

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.

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.

Spend a few hours learning how to craft the perfect blend of tea with a clinical herbalist at one of Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s tea and apothecary shops. There are 250 different herbs in the shop, and you can learn all about the benefits they bring to the body, and the art of blending them together to create a unique tea.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Tampa home with your host, Eric. Eric has been a home cook with over 40 years’ experience - cooking started out as a necessity and over the years became a huge source of joy. He is a firm believer in preparing his meals with lots of love and care as everyone deserves great food and drink - it is good for the soul! You will be welcomed with a smile into Eric and Nancy’s beautiful, warm and spacious home, which is 30-45 mins away from Clearwater, St Petersburg and Disney in Florida. Join Eric in his open home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make 2 dishes from scratch, depending on the menu you choose. After cooking, join the couple to share the meal that you helped prepare. • Cooking lesson and meal in a local home • Introduction to a new culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Eric can accommodate all special dietary needs, however, you need to inform him in advance, while booking the experience online

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!

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.

Immerse yourself in the artistry of French cuisine in this refined Las Vegas cooking class, hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to 8 guests, the four-course menu highlights bistro classics with a luxurious touch. The menu you will prepare includes: - Salade Niçoise with seared tuna, potatoes, olives and lemon-tarragon vinaigrette - Coq au vin braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon lardons - Demi-glace pommes fondant with buttery reduction - Dark chocolate pots de crème and black cherry clafoutis With guidance from your French chef, you’ll master advanced techniques while savoring elegant flavors.

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.

Indulge in specially curated wines and cheeses during this guided tasting at The Orcas Project in Eastsound. The tasting flights feature a rotating selection of wines created in collaboration with vineyards and artists in the region, ensuring a uniquely Pacific Northwest flavor. Enjoy the wine flight paired with a cheese board while you learn more about the project -- or perhaps meet the makers! After the tasting, wander around Eastsound to check out boutique shops, bakeries, and more.

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.

Have you ever wanted to make authentic Chinese dumplings in your very own kitchen? Learn the technique and tact needed to create these delicious appetizers during this authentic cooking class in Schwenksville. Your host Jinni invites you into her home for a cooking demonstration. You’ll learn how to make dumplings from scratch, including the cutting and chopping techniques. Plus, you’ll receive a few insider secrets on how to make different fillings.