The 5 Private Cooking Classes in the USA That Earn Their Price

1.Private New Orleans Cajun Cooking Class with a Local Courtland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64Our pick

Join Courtland in his New Orleans home for a private, three-hour Cajun cooking class. You’ll sip a drink, hear local stories, cook three dishes, compare Cajun and Creole food, then sit down to eat with beer or wine. Lunch and dinner times are available.

“Not knowing exactly what to expect… we were greeted as if we were long lost friends… Courtland delivered an amazing meal while showing us around the property… from fresh grown vegetables and herbs from his garden to the family heirloom cookware he used… every detail was thought out and executed perfectly… I highly recommend this one of a kind experience and will definitely do it again!!!”

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2.Cooking Class/Dinner W/ Celebrity French Chef OR Private Chef Ser

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

At Chef AlexG’s private kitchen in St. Augustine, you’ll learn classic French techniques while preparing a healthy meal from local, seasonal ingredients. Chef AlexG has worked on Martha Stewart Living and Lidia’s Italy. Expect dinner, wine, and a custom menu, with upgraded options available.

“Wonderful food and company! Highly recommend this experience. Chef Alex was awesome! Would love to have the recipes.”

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3.Private Chef, Catering and Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $285

At Sandy’s Supper Club in Kilauea, Chefs Andy and Sam create a private three-hour cooking and dining experience built around Kauai ingredients. Expect a menu shaped to your group, local seafood and produce, and hands-on options such as sushi rolling. The experience starts at 5:30 pm and ends at the meeting point.

“Andy gave us an unforgettable dining experience while our family was in Kauai on vacation. His years of culinary experience in education was a treat to watch and made us all wish we had that talent. Thank you Andy for the amazing food and incredible service! Can’t wait to do it again.”

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4.Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Stephen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $259

Spend 2.5 hours with Chef Stephen in his La Quinta home, learning Southwest cooking through hands-on work and live demonstrations. Prepare a seasonal three-course meal, then sit down with beer or wine. The private class suits couples, families, small groups, team events, and special diets.

“Chef Stephan did an amazing job teaching me 3 new things in the southwest cooking style. I loved his menu and the flavors were exceptional!”

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5.Private Atlanta Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Naina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Join Chef Naina for a private Atlanta cooking class in her Decatur home. Make two or three dishes, learn how to use Indian spices by taste and smell, and sit down to eat with wine or beer. Add a market visit at Your DeKalb Farmers Market or Cherian’s for a closer look at ingredients and grains.

“We had a wonderful time with Chef Naina and a truly custom tailored experience. She is very passionate about what she does and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the different foods and spices of multiple cultures. We all felt very welcomed and comfortable during the class and it had a very family type of feel to it. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested.”

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