Cooking

Cooking classes teach the techniques and knowledge to create meals from scratch. Beyond following recipes, you'll learn why techniques work, how flavors combine, and how to improvise in the kitchen.

Cooking is practical creativity—you make something beautiful and useful that brings people together. Learning to cook well transforms daily eating from a chore into a pleasure and opens a lifetime of culinary exploration.

Cooking is as old as fire, fundamental to human evolution and culture. Every cuisine tells the story of its people—their geography, history, and values expressed through ingredients and techniques.

Formal culinary education developed in 19th century France, establishing techniques still taught today. Modern cooking classes range from classic French method to specialized cuisines to plant-based cooking and beyond.

Cooking classes are hands-on. You'll prep ingredients, cook dishes, and usually eat what you make. Classes focus on specific cuisines, techniques, or dish types.

Most studios provide ingredients, equipment, and recipes. Wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. Some classes provide aprons; others ask you to bring your own.

Group cooking classes are social—you'll work alongside others, often sharing tasks. Private lessons offer more personalized instruction. Classes typically run 2-3 hours.