COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in the usa travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Watch a chef teach New Orleans Creole classics, then eat a full meal of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, and sweets with drinks included.
Most Popular“The presenter (Lynn) was outstanding!!! The food was delicious as well. Loved learning the history of the state.”
Hands-on New Orleans cooking class for up to 10. Cook Louisiana favorites, eat your meal with beer or wine, and take home recipes.
“I had a great time in this class. I went solo but felt like I was in the kitchen cooking with my family loved the instructors as well as as everything we cooked. I learned so much from this class I would definitely recommend it to anyone and for sure will be back.”
Chef Forrest Parker blends Charleston history and Lowcountry food on a half-day walk, then cooks a three-course lunch with wine and recipes.
“Wow this was one of the best tours we have experienced. From start to finish was a wonderful walking history tour followed by one of the best meals you could ask for on a food tour. Simply the best thing we could have done in Charleston.”
Watch a chef craft New Orleans Cajun and Creole dishes in a French Quarter molasses warehouse, then eat lunch and take recipes home.
“Had a great time. We booked the demonstration class and watched Chefale the dishes and we got to eat it. Food was wonderful and the Chef was very funny with lots of food history and stories.”
Hands-on Cajun roux cooking class in New Orleans: make gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and bananas foster, with wine, then eat your creations.
“We had an amazing experience. Mark was our chef and he was absolutely incredible. He was very knowledgeable and gave us several cooking tips for each meal. It was my birthday and he helped to make the day even more special!”
Cook three Cajun classics in New Orleans: barbecue shrimp, jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding with a local chef.
“Amazing time cooking, learning about Cajun cuisine and developing skills to allow us to continue cooking at home. While 3 hours sounds long, it went by in a blink. By far the vest meal we had in NOLA.”
Chef-led New Orleans classics plus a French Quarter cocktail walk with Sazerac, history stops, and take-home recipes for about 4 hours.
“The cooking demonstration with Dianne was awesome! She not only explained how to make the dishes but gave historical information along the way. The food was delicious and plentiful! Look forward to trying recipes at home. Cocktail walking tour was equally amazing. Val was not only friendly but very knowledgeable and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed…”
Hands-on cooking in Charleston: learn three Lowcountry dishes in about 2 hours, enjoy what you make, and take recipes home. From $99.
“What fun. History mixed with good food. Great way to meet fellow travelers. We’ve been coming to Charleston for many years and this was one of our favorite activities. Martha was fabulous, a wealth of knowledge and very fun.”
Private Thai cooking class near Seaside in Monterey: learn curry and stir-fry with Goi, cook and eat pad thai, green curry, and basil chicken.
“Goi’s personality and passion for Thai cooking was contagious! I went home and started replicating recipes right away. Great teacher, great lessons.”
New Orleans small-group food walk meets a cooking class at the School of Cooking. 6-7 tastings, Louisiana favorites, and Abita included.
“Samples of traditional New Orleans cuisine are defined and provided. Our guide Milton was entertaining and extremely informative about many aspects of the city's history and about the people who live here. Make sure you come hungry!”
Hands-on Ketchikan salmon cooking class with Emily and Danielle: smoked dip, salmon cakes, pan-seared salmon, small-group dining.
“Emily and Danielle were great hosts. The salmon was caught by Emily’s dad. She had good tips on how to best prepare salmon and was very knowledgeable about the different types of salmon. Everything was very tasty. It’s an easy walk from all cruise ship berths. Highly recommend for all foodies!”
A small-group Maui farm-to-table taco class at Lā Kāhea Community Farm with a farm walk, tortillas, and dietary options.
“Highly recommend this fun cooking class where you’ll learn about local farming and produce as a bonus! The hosts couldnt have been nicer and they made it super kid friendly as well.”
A small-group plant-based farm-to-table cooking class at Kulaniapia Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island. Harvest, cook, eat, and view Mauna Kea.
“Wear tennis shoes or other closed toe flat shoes as you do walk on uneven ground and through some weedy areas when out on the farm.”
French crepes cooking class in Scottsdale with Arthur: learn batter (dairy-free option), flip crepes, eat all you want, take batter home.
“It was wonderful to share stories of France and Italy with Arthur. He is a wonderful host! Oh, and crepes were delicious as well! 😊 We made crepes the very next day with the batter and delicious again! We can't wait to make with our grandbabies. Lemon and sugar rule! Thanks, Arthur!!”
Make Chicago deep dish at Pizzeria Uno’s class at Pizzeria Due. $59, 90 mins, salad and drink, gluten-free/vegan options, private group.
“Not a true pizza making experience. They start you off with a ball of dough in a deep dish pan that’s already been oiled. They do walk you through the steps of how the dough was prepared but this took some of the cooking experience away for me. Your task is to simply spread the…”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.
