Back to school bonding activities offer a wonderful way for families to reconnect and create lasting memories as a new school year begins. Whether you're looking for hands-on experiences that encourage teamwork or simple ways to unwind together after a busy day, these activities make it easy to strengthen connections and bring everyone closer. Explore options that inspire laughter, learning, and meaningful moments, all designed to support your family's unique back to school journey.

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    Cooking Class Description: Treat the family to some of their favorite Asian foods in this hands-on class designed especially for children and parents to work together in the kitchen. You’ll learn to prepare a savory stir-fried noodle dish packed with...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on class where everyone gets involved in making a delicious meal together. Working alongside other families, you’ll mix a foolproof dough that’s perfect for more than just pizza. Your...

  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Cooking Class Description: Bring everyone into the kitchen for a lively Tex-Mex feast made. You’ll grill flavorful carne asada with peppers and onions, roll and cook Homemade Flour Tortillas and prepare fresh guacamole and melty Queso Fundido with baked...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with the family by learning how to create a fun and flavorful cupcake! Kids and adults will team up to craft batters and bake tie-dye cupcakes. Plus, you’ll learn piping techniques with red and blue buttercream and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Gather the family for a night of crowd-pleasing sweets! Kids and adults will work side-by-side under the guidance of our chef instructors to bake decadent Chocolate Pecan Brownies paired with a from-scratch Vanilla Bean Ice...

  • Cooking Class Description: Enjoy a tasty lunch break with the whole family! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make a kid-approved meal of Cornflake-Crusted Chicken and Rainbow Skewers paired with a delicious dip, all while having some fun family...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bake up sweet memories with the whole family in this crowd-pleasing class built for kids and adults alike. Your chef instructor guides everyone through three beloved treats: soft, warmly spiced Whoopie Pies, infused with pumpkin...

  • Cooking Class Description: Who needs takeout when you can make authentic Thai dishes at home? Bring your young chef and explore vibrant Thai flavors together as you grill tender Chicken Satay and whip up a bold Peanut Sauce for dipping. You'll roll Fresh...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the whole family to the pasta party. Kids and adults will roll up their sleeves and work together to assemble their own mini baked lasagnas, layered and bubbling and cheesy. You'll also toss a classic Caesar salad with...

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    We love Sur La Table...Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all....I would love for him to teach another/next level knife skills class.

    fun, informative, knowledgeable instructor

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    I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....Chef Julia was great and very knowledgeable....I would love to take another pastry class with her again.

    fun, enjoyment, informative

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    Great experience! I'll be back!...Elise was a great teacher!...The fresh, homemade butter was the best! So fun!...We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor

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    Kelly was great - very fun and informative!...I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience

    hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching

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    We had great time! Yummy recipes. We love these classes. ??...Great Experience...What a great cooking experience....Jenny was a great instructor and took the time to explain everything as well as answer any questions...Food was great and we have already...

    fun, taste, enjoyable class

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    Great food! The best Banana foster I have ever had!...Great experience, great food!

    delicious food, enjoyable class, fun

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    Love me some gnocchi! Actually I could go for some right now!...Great class!

    fun, educational, good recipes

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    It was So Fun with the best instructor ! She was so helpful and nice ?...d great!...Chef Michael was awesome; great instructor and fun. The recipes are fantastic. Very enjoyable!!

    informative, fun, delicious meal

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    Great Class!...Thank you so much for making it the best learning experience for my Granddaughter.

    educational, hands-on learning, knife safety

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    Cooking Class Description: Welcome apple season with open arms in this hands-on class! Celebrate the autumn fruit by infusing it into each course of this sweet and savory multi-course meal. Our chef instructor will guide you through each step, from learning...

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    Cooking Class Description: Enjoy sweet summer treats in this hands-on class designed for kids and adults to cook together. Take a shortcut to cake pops by using premade cake as you learn to mix cream cheese frosting, shape cake pop centers and decorate...

    good teacher, enjoyable, bonding experience

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    great...great just so great I love this place

    great experience

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    Cooking Class Description: Designed for ages 7–11, this series combines creativity with essential kitchen skills as young bakers explore everything from muffins and popovers to pizza pinwheels and fruit galettes. Guided by a professional chef instructor,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Here’s one thing the whole world can agree on—dumplings are delicious! Learn how to make some of our favorites, from Italian gnudi to Chinese pot stickers and Panamanian empanadas. Practice mixing dough and shaping dumplings,...