Top USA Food & Drink Classes - page 20

If your dream vacation involves carbs and Italian grandmothers yelling “more flour,” this pasta-making class with Chef Aaron is basically your moment. Hosted at a stylish global eatery in Minneapolis, this interactive experience teaches you how to make two fresh pasta shapes completely from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. Start by preparing classic pasta dough with flour, eggs and salt before learning how to knead, rest and roll it to the perfect texture. Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy, will guide you step-by-step through crafting fresh tagliatelle and handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta. Then comes the best part: finishing the ravioli with butter and sage for a simple but ridiculously flavorful sauce that lets the fresh pasta shine. The class is welcoming, social and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make themselves.

Chef Janet, a seasoned head chef, personal chef and culinary instructor, has served and educated countless food enthusiasts throughout her career. Let Chef Janet's expertise and charisma guide you in mastering the art of dumpling-making. This class takes place at a beautiful local venue known for its warm atmosphere and excellent craft beers. In this session, you'll start by preparing meat dumplings (vegetarian option available) using ingredients like carrots, cabbage, scallions, garlic, ginger and soy. You'll then create a tasty dipping sauce with soy and citrus. The class concludes with steaming or pan-frying your dumplings and enjoying your flavorful creations. 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.

Learn the secrets of crafting delicious Asian dumplings in this interactive class with world-class chef. Start by preparing a savory filling using ground pork, shrimp, scallions, and soy sauce. The talented chef will guide you as you fold the filling into wonton wrappers, creating perfectly sealed dumplings. With her expert techniques, you’ll gain valuable skills in dumpling preparation and learn how to make these bite-sized delicacies like a pro. Once your dumplings are folded, they’ll be cooked to perfection, allowing you to taste the fruits of your labor. 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.

Unleash your inner chef and learn to make a perfect Pad Thai in this exciting cooking class with Chef Mimi! This hands-on class will teach you all the secrets behind creating this iconic Thai dish, from selecting the freshest ingredients like rice noodles, peanuts, and vegetables, to mastering the balance of bold flavors. Chef Mimi will share her expert tips and techniques to help you cook Pad Thai that tastes far better than any takeout dish. Whether you’re new to Thai cuisine or a culinary enthusiast, you’ll pick up valuable skills and have a blast creating your own Thai masterpiece. Bring your friends along for a fun, interactive cooking session and enjoy a delicious meal together!

Sushi at a brewery in Nashville. Yes, really. And it is every bit as fun as it sounds. In this beginner-friendly class hosted at a local Nashville brewery, Chef Dylan will take you from never having touched a bamboo mat to confidently rolling a classic California roll and a bright, fresh mango veggie roll that looks every bit as good as it tastes. He breaks down each step without making it feel like a lecture, from getting your rice to the right texture to cutting your sushi into clean, even pieces that hold together beautifully. The setting is casual, the atmosphere is buzzing and by the end of class you will already be planning whose dinner party you are going to show this off at first.

Making pasta from scratch somehow makes life feel dramatically more organized, even if it’s only for two hours. In this fun and interactive cooking class with Chef Erin, you will learn authentic pasta-making techniques in a relaxed social setting at a stylish Austin venue. This experience is perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make at home. The class begins with preparing fresh pasta dough using flour, eggs and olive oil before learning how to knead and shape handmade tagliatelle. Chef Erin keeps every step approachable while sharing practical tips that make homemade pasta feel far less intimidating than expected. You will also prepare a flavorful marinara sauce with crushed tomatoes, garlic and basil while sharpening knife skills making fresh bruschetta with toasted bread, tomatoes and olive oil.

Discover the art of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Melanie, hosted at a local taproom in Austin! Learn step by step how to create three delicious sushi rolls, starting with a perfectly seasoned sushi rice base. Then, layer fresh ingredients to build a creamy veggie roll, a classic California roll, and a bold tuna roll with fresh ahi tuna. Under Chef Melanie’s expert guidance, you’ll practice rolling techniques and experiment with toppings like spicy mayo, black sesame, and Japanese 7-pepper spice. While you perfect your sushi skills, enjoy the lively atmosphere of the taproom, where craft beer is available for purchase to pair with your handmade rolls. Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a social event with friends, or a fun new skill, this sushi-making class is the perfect way to roll, sip, and savor. Book your spot today!

Discover the secrets to restaurant-quality sushi in this interactive class with Chef Nate, hosted through Classpop!. You’ll dive right in by prepping fresh fish and crisp vegetables, then practice the art of rolling with an authentic bamboo mat. On the menu: a California roll with avocado, cucumber and surimi; a spicy tuna roll made with ahi tuna and creamy avocado; and a Philadelphia roll featuring cream cheese, cucumber and avocado. Along the way, Chef Nate will share insider tips for balancing flavors, achieving tight, even rolls and presenting them beautifully. Beginner-friendly and totally hands-on, this class is great for date nights, foodie adventures or group hangs. 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.

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Juwanza brings authentic pasta-making techniques to a trendy local distillery where guests can relax, learn new skills and enjoy an elevated social night out in the heart of Colorado Springs. Your experience begins with crafting fresh pasta dough from semolina flour, eggs and olive oil before learning how to knead, roll and shape pasta completely by hand. While the pasta cooks, Chef Juwanza will guide you through building two rich homemade sauces: a velvety Alfredo with garlic and Parmesan and a slow-inspired Bolognese layered with tomatoes, onions, carrots and savory ground meat. Finish by pairing your pasta with the sauce of your choice and enjoying the homemade Italian meal you created from scratch. This beginner-friendly class includes all fresh ingredients, professional cooking tools and approachable guidance designed to make every guest feel confident in the kitchen.

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.

Ready to upgrade your pasta skills and unleash your inner Italian nonna? Join Chef Maggie for a fun, technique-packed cooking class focused on two timeless pasta favorites: pappardelle and ravioli. You’ll learn how to make your own pasta dough by hand, mastering essential techniques like kneading, rolling, and shaping. Chef Maggie will guide you through crafting perfect pappardelle noodles and expertly stuffed ravioli filled with a vibrant, herb-infused ricotta and tofu blend. You’ll also whip up a flavorful aglio e olio sauce using olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs, topped off with plant-based Parmesan and fresh parsley. It’s a celebration of traditional Italian cooking with a modern, plant-based twist. 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.

If your idea of “making pasta” usually involves boiling water and hoping for the best, this class is your glow-up. In this beginner-friendly cooking class with Chef Tissany, you’ll get hands-on with fresh pasta dough in a laid-back Ballard cidery vibe that keeps things fun, casual and very low-pressure. You’ll mix flour or semolina with eggs, olive oil and sea salt, then knead the dough until it comes together like kitchen magic. From there, you’ll roll it thin, cut it into beautiful pasta shapes and learn the little tricks behind great texture, tender bite and even cooking. To finish, you’ll pair your handmade pasta with garlic, fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes or seasonal vegetables, building flavor without making anything fussy. You’ll leave with a meal you made yourself, a few chef-approved skills and the quiet confidence of someone who may never look at dried pasta the same way again.

Good news: pad Thai is not nearly as complicated as your takeout habit has led you to believe. Better news: Chef Krong is about to prove it in the most delicious way possible. In this fun, beginner-friendly cooking class you will learn to make Thailand's national dish from scratch, the whole thing, start to finish, with rice noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, cilantro and lime coming together into something that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Chef Krong walks you through every step with the kind of enthusiasm that makes you wonder why you waited this long to learn. By the time you plate up your finished pad Thai you will be equal parts proud, full and slightly annoyed at every mediocre takeout order you ever settled for. San Diego deserves better. So do you.

Chef Emmanuelle combines classic French pastry skills with a warm, welcoming vibe, making this experience both indulgent and approachable. From shaping truffles to flipping crêpes, you’ll get a full-on chocolate lover’s dream in one class. Whether you're a local planning a unique date night or a traveler with a sweet tooth, this experience blends hands-on learning with gourmet flair — and you get to leave with delicious creations to share (or not!) 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.

If homemade pasta sounds intimidating, this class is about to change your mind. Hosted in a lively local venue, this hands-on experience teaches you how to make authentic Cacio e Pepe completely from scratch with guidance from Chef Amy. You’ll begin by mixing flour, eggs and water into fresh pasta dough, learning how to knead it until smooth and shape it into handmade noodles. Then you'll discover why one of Italy’s most beloved pasta dishes depends more on technique than a long ingredient list. Using pecorino cheese and cracked black pepper, you’ll create a rich, velvety sauce that clings to every strand. Expect practical skills you can use again, from working with dough texture to mastering pasta cooking times. The vibe is welcoming, interactive and free of culinary ego. There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming a few humble ingredients into a restaurant-worthy plate. Fair warning: after this, boxed pasta may start feeling a little nervous.

This beginner-friendly chocolate class turns a viral sensation into a skill you can actually master. Led by Chef Emmanuelle, the experience focuses on technique, confidence and hands-on fun. You’ll learn how to work with chocolate properly, from melting to shaping, before filling your bar with the iconic combination of kataifi, pistachio paste and tahini. Chef Emmanuelle explains each step clearly, making even first-time chocolatiers feel comfortable experimenting. Set in a lively Las Vegas venue, the class offers a creative escape where you’ll learn something new, enjoy the process and leave with a decadent chocolate bar you made yourself — plus the know-how to impress long after class ends.

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.

With the help of your candymaker, you will learn how to properly temper chocolate, explore our hundreds of candies to decorate your popcorn with and master the art of candy-making!

Everyone can use a show-stopper dessert recipe for parties. Our truffles are sure to impress. Learn a simple yet delicious recipe for truffles, roll your own and top them off with items such as cocoa powder, cayenne and more! We use a delicious and creamy Belgium chocolate. Candy-makers will lead the way and even offer suggestions on how to step up your truffle game such as making them boozy!

Our experienced confectioner will teach the art of hand tempering chocolate. Each guest will visit our candy shop to choose from hundreds of candy to fill their pumpkin. Learn the art of shell molding and Shell mold a chocolate pumpkin, fill it with your chosen candies and seal it shut with chocolate. Take home your pumpkin and a wooden hammer to bust open your chocolate pumpkin. All pumpkins are made with creamy Belgium milk chocolate.

The Dubai Chocolate Experience is unlike any other chocolate-making class. The Dubai chocolate craze has spread around the world. This workshop combines hands-on confectionery artistry with a touch of luxury indulgence. Guests don’t just watch chocolate being made—they step into the role of chocolatier, mastering techniques like tempering and shell molding while learning the secrets behind our signature Dubai-inspired bars.

The art of chocolate tempering is not something many people can say they've tried! This class leaves the machines behind and YOU work with the chocolate. Guests will get to experience a tempering demonstration and learn about different types of chocolate Guests will then head to our second floor to pick out the most delicious mix of candies and chocolates to decorate their own pizzas. No pizza is complete without cheese so drizzle some white chocolate on top to finish it off!

This tour is perfect for experiencing New Orleans’ vibrant pub scene while uncovering its spookiest ghost stories. Enjoy a curated selection of great bars without the hassle of route planning, and as you stroll between stops, hear chilling tales of ghosts and voodoo that you’d never discover on your own.

Picture this: Nestled in the majestic mountains of Colorado, surrounded by towering pines and crisp, fresh air, you find yourself immersed in an unforgettable experience. As the sun sets, casting a warm glow over the rugged landscape, you gather with loved ones around a crackling fire. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling steaks and savory cuisine fills the air, mingling with the sounds of laughter and lively conversation. Your senses come alive as you watch a highly skilled chef expertly grill each dish to perfection, infusing every bite with the rich flavors of the Wild West. With each mouthwatering bite, you feel a deep connection to nature and to those gathered around you, creating memories that will last a lifetime.