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The 15 Best USA Cooking Classes

26 classes  ·  from $40 a head

The 15 best usa cooking classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal - What you actually eat during the two hours
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New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

1.New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,000 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, a local chef demonstrates Creole favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, and pralines. You watch from a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse, sample each dish with beer or iced tea, and take home the recipes. This is a demonstration, not a hands-on class.

“Very well organized and an engaging presentation. Eating the food we just watched prepared was great. I will recommend this experience to all my friends visiting New Orleans”

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New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal - Why the hands-on format works
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New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

2.New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, you’ll spend about three hours cutting, seasoning, cooking, and eating a Louisiana meal with a professional chef. Classes use five cooktops for up to 10 people. Menus may include gumbo, yam-crab bisque, BBQ shrimp and grits, jambalaya, bananas Foster, or pralines, with wine, beer, recipes, and an apron included.

“Skip lunch that day of the scheduled cooking class. You will be eating a lot of good food and drink.”

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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class - Rainbow Row, architecture, and the food behind the facades
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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

3.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join certified chef-guide Forrest Parker at Charleston’s Pineapple Fountain for a 90-minute walk through the historic district. Hear how Lowcountry food grew from the city’s complicated past, then watch Parker prepare three recipes before a wine-paired lunch at Bistro Au Vin. The small group is limited to 11 people.

“Excellent experience. Chef Forrest is a wonderful historian and and even more phenomenal as a chef. He walked us through the historical city center and back to his restaurant where he prepared a 3 course meal for us with wine pairings. This was a small group of about 8 and I will absolutely take this tour again when I visit Charleston in the future. 5 days in Charleston and this was absolutely our best meal in a city full of amazing food!”

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New Orleans: Cajun and Creole Cooking Class - What the chef actually does
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New Orleans: Cajun and Creole Cooking Class

4.Cajun and Creole Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 730 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $40Best value

At the New Orleans School of Cooking in a restored early-1800s molasses warehouse, an English-speaking chef demonstrates Cajun and Creole dishes while sharing food history and local folklore. You will eat the finished meal, sample Dixie beer, iced tea, and lemonade, and take home recipes plus a store coupon. This is a demonstration, not hands-on cooking.

“Great way to learn the history of Nola, food and culture! 10/10 recommend!”

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Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans - Building the dark roux for gumbo
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Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

5.Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

At the Mardi Gras School of Cooking, you’ll chop the Cajun Holy Trinity, build dark and light roux, cook gumbo and shrimp étouffée, then make bananas Foster. Chefs including Connor, Raymond, Mark, Jason, Cam, and Erika lead the hands-on class. Groups are limited to 10, and wine or soda is included.

“One of the best things we did in New Orleans. Mark our chef has so many great stories. Humble and funny! The small class was so intimate - we got to know some people from different places. We did most of the cooking too - I am excited to cook some nawlins food for my family.”

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Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience - Meeting the Men of Paʻa in Pāhoa
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Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

6.Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

In Pāhoa, join the Men of Paʻa and guide Iopa Maunakea for a four-hour, hands-on Hawaiian food and culture experience. You will help build and uncover an imu, learn why earth cooking matters, and share a family-style lunch of kalua pork, chicken, vegetables, and kulolo. The activity begins and ends at 15-1380 Auina St.

“This is a highlight of our trip! Our family loved this experience and loved the food. It’s a gift to be given the opportunity to be apart of Hawaii culture and learn from the Men of Pa’a”

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Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston - Choosing between the morning and afternoon menus
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Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

7.Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

At Charleston Culinary Tours, you’ll prepare three Lowcountry dishes with a culinary instructor such as Martha, then eat what you made with coffee or tea. Choose a morning menu of biscuits, pimento cheese, and Huguenot torte, or an afternoon menu of red rice, cornbread, and seasonal cobbler. Classes last about two hours and hold up to 16 people.

“Toss was so excellent!! Our chief was so friendly and Knowledgeable about the good and history. If you can please take this class”

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Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls - A waterfall and bamboo garden before lunch
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Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls

8.Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

At Kulaniapia Farms near Hilo, you’ll walk through tropical gardens with a small group, harvest seasonal produce, and prepare a fresh plant-based lunch using more than 90% farm-grown ingredients. Guides such as Natalie, Davey, Adrian, or Ayden may lead the visit. Allow four hours, wear closed-toe shoes, and expect uneven ground.

“Had a fantastic time with a chef who was very knowledgable about the farm. The location is beautiful and we were able to see the waterfall before and after the lunch. Would recommend for anyone in Hilo. I think we were fortunate we had a great person leading us through the event but the people there rotate quite often so this may change. But it was a fantastic experience!”

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Atlanta: Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class - Eight bites that explain Southern cooking
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Atlanta: Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class

9.Atlanta: Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Explore Atlanta’s historic Municipal Market with a guide such as Arielle, Glenn, Joy, or Kristin, tasting eight Southern foods from four vendors. You’ll hear market stories, sample foods such as grits, oxtail, jambalaya, fried chicken, and banana pudding, then make buttery biscuits in a hands-on class.

“Great food tour! Jay was our tour guide. He did a great job explaining the history of bread and also telling us some interesting facts about the Historic Market. We visited several places in the market and sampled some delicious food. We ended the tour with the biscuit making class, which was so much fun!!”

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New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour - The recipes and spice packet make the cooking lesson useful
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New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

10.Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours learning Louisiana cooking at New Orleans School of Cooking, then walk the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide. Sample jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines, take home recipes and spices, enjoy two cocktails, and finish at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub. Guides such as Bob, Kimberly, and Harriet add local stories and humor.

“Cooking demonstration was great! The cocktail walking tour, not as much. Only 2 out of the 3 cocktails provided.”

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Private New Orleans Cajun Cooking Class with a Local Courtland - The 1.5-hour cooking lesson
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Private New Orleans Cajun Cooking Class with a Local Courtland

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

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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San Francisco: Dumpling Cooking Class & 3-Course Dinner - Starting at 555 Fulton Street
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San Francisco: Dumpling Cooking Class & 3-Course Dinner

12.San Francisco: Dumpling Cooking Class & 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $135

Join Chef Eddie at 555 Fulton St. for a three-hour, small-group dumpling class. Knead dough, roll skins, pleat dumplings, mix a dipping sauce, and enjoy a three-course dinner with pork belly and red bean dessert. A recipe guide helps you repeat the meal at home.

“Wonderful and warm evening with delicious outcome! Eddie is a wonderful and patient teacher. He made the entire evening inclusive, friendly and fun.”

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New Orleans: Traditions Cooking Class - New Orleans barbecue shrimp comes first
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New Orleans: Traditions Cooking Class

13.Traditions Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $157

At Mardi Gras School of Cooking, you’ll learn Cajun and Creole cooking in a small group of up to 10. Chefs such as Raymond and Erika guide you through barbecue shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding with brandy mocha sauce. The three-hour class includes wine, beer, sodas, water, and your meal.

“**A Must-Do in New Orleans – Fun, Flavorful, and Unforgettable!** Taking a class at Mardi Gras Cooking School was one of the highlights of my trip! “Coach” was an outstanding instructor—warm, funny, and full of local charm. He made us feel like we were cooking in his own kitchen at a dinner party. The class was hands-on, informative, and packed with helpful tips for recreating the dishes at home (including how to fix common mistakes). The recipes were easy and the food was absolutely delicious—true New Orleans flavor! I left full, smiling, and already thinking about which class to take next time. Highly recommend this experience for food lovers and…”

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Cooking Class/Dinner W/ Celebrity French Chef OR Private Chef Ser - A local, seasonal meal instead of a fixed menu
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Cooking Class/Dinner W/ Celebrity French Chef OR Private Chef Ser

14.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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New Orleans: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience - Tasting the French Quarter, one dish at a time
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New Orleans: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience

15.Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $127

Spend three hours tasting your way through the French Quarter, then watch Chef Tom at New Orleans Cooking School prepare Louisiana favorites. Guides such as Susan and Nate add food and local context. Expect 6 to 7 tastings, recipes, refreshments, and lunch, with menu changes possible.

“I enjoyed all the information on the people and different kinds of food in this area. Very interesting.”

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