Top Portland Cooking Classes

Chef Sarah brings a cozy, down-to-earth vibe to this pasta-making class in Portland, making it easy for anyone to dive in and have fun with no experience needed. You’ll learn real pasta techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting as you mix and knead fresh egg-free dough using simple ingredients like flour, water and salt. While your dough rests, you’ll work as a group with a prepared batch to practice rolling and cutting pasta with a machine. Then, Chef Sarah will show you approachable hand-shaping techniques that prove fresh pasta does not require special equipment. As you shape your dough, she’ll demonstrate how to make a rich butter sage sauce with garlic, lemon and olive oil, then cook the fresh noodles you cut together. At the end of class, you’ll sample the pasta made during the session and take home a full batch of fresh pasta to cook within the next three days.

If folding dumplings while surrounded by good food and good vibes sounds like your kind of evening, this cooking class with Chef Jimmy belongs on your Portland bucket list. Hosted at a trendy local venue, this interactive dim sum experience teaches you how to make authentic dumplings from scratch without the stress or intimidation. You’ll start by preparing fresh hot water dough before learning how to shape delicate dumpling wrappers by hand. Then, Chef Jimmy will walk you through two flavorful fillings: a hearty pork and chicken mixture with green onions and a savory vegetarian option featuring cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and parsley. Once your dumplings are folded and ready, you’ll make a simple but addictive dipping sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil and chili crunch for the perfect finishing touch. This beginner-friendly class includes all ingredients and cooking tools, plus step-by-step guidance that makes every part of the process approachable, fun and surprisingly therapeutic.

Whether you want to relax after a long day of sightseeing or need to unwind at the end of your workweek, a sunset dinner cruise along the Willamette River is sure to do the trick. The journey offers spectacular views of the Portland skyline and city’s main landmarks. Listen to live music while you enjoy a freshly cooked Pacific Northwest meal.

Fresh pasta has a way of making people feel suspiciously accomplished. In this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimmy, you’ll learn the essential techniques behind handmade pasta while enjoying a relaxed and beginner-friendly culinary experience at a stylish local venue. The class begins with crafting classic pasta dough using flour and eggs before learning how to knead, roll and slice it into silky homemade noodles. Chef Jimmy breaks every step down into approachable techniques that help achieve the ideal texture without the stress usually associated with homemade pasta. Once the noodles are ready, you’ll create a vibrant pesto sauce with fresh basil, olive oil and garlic for a simple but incredibly flavorful finish. Expect plenty of tasting, practical kitchen tips and those satisfying “wait, I made this from scratch?” moments throughout the experience. It’s comforting, delicious and the kind of cooking skill that instantly upgrades weeknight dinners at home.

With more breweries than any other city in the US, Portland is a beer drinker’s dream. It can be hard to decide where to start, so this craft brewery tour takes you to a handful of the best on the city’s East Side, a neighborhood known for its innovation but off the radar of many tourists. Challenge your taste buds and find your new favorite brew, from West Coast IPAs to seasonal lagers and barrel-aged beers.

Portland is known for its food carts, but with numerous pods across the city, it can be difficult to know where to start. This walking tour visits one of the city's oldest food cart pods and several others, where you'll try treats from five to seven different food carts plus a local brewery and a well-known bakery's award-winning dish.

Want to learn how to grill like a professional and the art behind good barbecue? Learn from an instructor who's trained in France, Spain, Argentina, South Korea, and more with this small-group cooking class in Portland, Oregon. Get hands-on practice and guidance with recipes that combine traditional Southern techniques and global flavors.

Portland has long been known for its donuts, and with this tour, you'll get to visit some of the city's best donut shops. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, Voodoo Donuts, but also to lesser-known, but no less delicious spots that locals love.

Skip the sushi restaurant and become the person who casually says, "I make my own rolls at home." In this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimmy, you'll learn authentic sushi-making techniques in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting at a local Portland brewery. Whether it's your first time working with nori or you've always wanted to improve your rolling skills, this class makes every step feel surprisingly easy. Chef Jimmy will teach you how to prepare perfectly textured sushi rice before guiding you through layering ingredients and rolling sushi using traditional techniques. You'll create a smoked salmon roll with avocado, negi and nori, then make a vibrant vegetable roll featuring glazed king mushrooms, cucumber and carrots. Throughout the class, you'll pick up practical knife skills, ingredient tips and presentation techniques that make homemade sushi look as good as it tastes.

If you've ever wondered what makes fresh gnocchi so irresistible, this cooking class has the answer. You'll learn how to make homemade potato gnocchi from scratch using approachable techniques that are easy to recreate in your own kitchen. Start by preparing a smooth potato dough, then practice rolling, cutting and shaping each gnocchi into soft, bite-sized pillows. As they cook, you'll discover how to recognize the perfect texture before finishing them with a delicious homemade sauce. You'll sharpen practical kitchen skills, from dough preparation and shaping to cooking and plating, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The atmosphere is relaxed, the process is satisfying and every bite is warm, tender and comforting. By the end, you'll have a fresh Italian classic on your plate and the confidence to skip the packaged version for good.