Top Atlanta Cooking Classes

Avoid the tourist traps and get to know Atlanta’s food scene on this small-group tour. Start off with a stroll through the city’s oldest market, stopping at a few stands for savory and sweet tastings. Then pick up some kitchen skills with a hands-on class to learn how to prepare the flakiest biscuits—an authentic Southern staple.

Enjoy a private and authentic home cooked meal, cooking class (and market tour if you choose it) in a local home with your host Naina. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Meet your host Naina at her large and beautifully designed home and kitchen in Decatur, located 20 minutes from mid-town Atlanta. Join her in her kitchen, a wide open contemporary space and sip on a refreshing drink and snack as you learn to cook an Indian inspired seasonal meal. Naina is a culinary entrepreneur and teaching people how to cook brings Naina the utmost joy! Her passion for food, cooking and spices has taken her on a mission to demystify the cuisine of India, Persia and the Near East. A warm and fun host, Naina is excited to help guests experience the joy in making and enjoying chaat (Indian street food) as well as Indian-inspired Southern dishes. During this fun and interactive experience, you will get hands-on training from a local chef.

The Southern Essentials Cooking Class is a 1.5-hour culinary adventure in Atlanta that immerses you in the heart of Southern comfort food. Participants will get hands-on experience making flaky, buttery biscuits, a classic pimento cheese spread, and sweet iced tea. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, you'll learn the stories behind these cherished recipes and their significance in Southern culture. This interactive class, perfect for all skill levels, provides not just delicious food but also insights into Atlanta's rich culinary heritage. Come hungry and leave with new skills and tasty treats to enjoy.

The Art of Winemaking Experience by Divine Libations offers more than just a tasting—it’s a hands-on journey where you create a wine that’s uniquely yours. Unlike traditional winery tours, we put you in control, guiding you through blending, bottling, and labeling your custom 375ml creation. Elevate your wine with handcrafted simple syrups like Blueberry Peach or Habanero for a bold twist. Enjoy a complimentary glass of our premium wine, bring your own food (optional), and savor an unforgettable evening of creativity and connection. This isn’t just winemaking—it’s a whole vibe.

This macaron decorating class is where dessert meets design. Led by Chef Amal, this hands-on experience invites you to personalize an assortment of premade French macarons using professional decorating tools and edible embellishments. You’ll learn how to work with paints, gels and powders to create polished, artistic finishes — no baking skills required. The setting is welcoming and beginner-friendly, making it ideal for solo creatives, friends or a chic alternative to date night. Along the way, Chef Amal shares tips you can reuse for future dessert projects. You’ll leave with your own hand-decorated macarons and a new set of sweet, show-stopping skills.

This hands-on sushi-making class with Chef Jennifer offers a flavorful and fun culinary experience in a charming wine bar setting. Ideal for foodies, friends, or couples, this interactive class walks you through every step of making fresh sushi from scratch while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere. Chef Jennifer will teach you how to prepare perfect sushi rice, slice fresh produce like avocado, cucumber, and mango, and roll two delicious sushi varieties. You’ll create a classic California roll featuring avocado, cucumber, and surimi, plus a colorful veggie roll packed with fresh, bright flavors. Throughout the class, you’ll pick up expert tips for rolling and slicing, ensuring you can recreate your sushi-making skills at home. When the cooking’s done, dig into your creations and, if you’d like, pair them with a glass of wine from the bar’s selection (available for purchase) for the ultimate sushi and wine combo.

If chocolate is your love language, this class is calling your name. Led by Chef Amal, this interactive Atlanta cooking experience shows you how to make classic chocolate truffles from scratch with confidence. You’ll work with dark chocolate, cream and butter to create a velvety ganache, then shape and finish your truffles for a polished, professional look. Along the way, Chef Amal keeps things approachable, sharing techniques you can easily repeat in your own kitchen. The atmosphere is social, cozy and full of sweet rewards, making it an ideal choice for beginners, dessert lovers and anyone craving a deliciously memorable night out.

This is a flavor-packed experience that you can take home with you! Join Unexpected Atlanta, the city’s #1-rated tour company with over 2,400 glowing reviews and a decade of delicious storytelling for a one-hour journey where tasting and creating come together. To understand the magic of spices, you’ll head into our Spice Lab for a hands-on session that’s part experiment, part creativity. You’ll play with spices in a whole new way, exploring things like why cinnamon doesn’t mix with water, how alliums deepen and transform over time, and what actually happens when flavors bloom, toast, or rest during different guide-led spice experiments. Then it’s your turn. Using what you’ve learned, you’ll create two of your own custom spice blends to take home. It’s relaxed, a little nerdy in the best way, and a lot of fun. Conveniently located in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, it’s easy to fit this experience in before or after your visit to the main tourist sites.

This beginner-friendly sushi class makes rolling your own sushi feel completely doable — and genuinely fun. Hosted through Classpop! and led by Chef Jennifer, the experience focuses on building confidence through simple, repeatable techniques. You’ll start by mastering sushi rice, then practice clean knife work as you prep fresh fruits and vegetables. Next, you’ll layer and roll two different styles of sushi: a refreshing California roll and a colorful veggie roll with mango for a sweet contrast. Chef Jennifer breaks down each step in an approachable way, offering tips on rolling, slicing and presentation along the way. With a relaxed pace, plenty of tasting and a welcoming atmosphere, this Atlanta sushi class is perfect for first-timers, food lovers or anyone looking for a hands-on night out that ends with a delicious payoff.