Birthday gifts for foodies should spark inspiration and delight in every bite. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned home chef or someone who loves to explore new flavors, the right present invites creativity into their kitchen. From hands-on experiences to tools that elevate everyday meals, birthday gifts for foodies are all about making their special day even more memorable—one delicious moment at a time.

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    Cooking Class Description: Invite your special someone to join us for an evening of fun, romance and French flavors. Our chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a sumptuous meal using French cooking techniques in this...

    delicious food, great time, knife skills

  • It was a birthday gift from my lovely wife and we both enjoyed it so much!...Amazing gift

  • I took my friend for her birthday. She did mention that it was less hands on than in the last.

  • 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: Chocolate. Need we say more? Come try your hand at infusing ganache with espresso and amaretto, then rolling your own truffles. We’ll dip honeycombs into decadent chocolate for a rich and crunchy treat. Then, practice whipping...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for a colorful and crave-worthy class! You'll learn how to roast chicken with caramelized onions and preserved lemon, create a flavor-packed carrot salad, and cook couscous highlighted with fresh mint, lemon and toasted...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for a unique culinary voyage of Spain in this class! Our chef instructor will introduce you to authentic ingredients and teach you traditional techniques to create a menu of Spanish favorites. Then, we’ll sample our...

  • Cooking Class Description: Get comfortable in the kitchen preparing a French-inspired steak dinner. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then, we’ll put a fresh...

  • Cooking Class Description: There’s nothing more transcendentally delicious than fresh pasta, and crafting it yourself is much easier than you might think. Our chef instructor will first show you how to create the perfect pasta dough, which you can use...

    fun, enjoyment, informative

  • Cooking Class Description: Fresh, from-scratch bread can turn any meal into something cozy and indulgent. In this three-hour class, we will teach you time-tested techniques for baking delicious breads. Knead your way to a soft and fluffy focaccia adorned...

  • Cooking Class Description: Who doesn’t love flaky layers of buttery goodness? Join us in this three-hour class to learn how to make two different types of croissants—one savory and one sweet. Together, we will mix and laminate dough, then shape and bake...

    small class size, hands-on class, encouraging

  • Cooking Class Description: Savor the tastes of fall with a menu that highlights its delicious seasonal produce, perfectly pairing it with succulent steak. Invite your special someone to join us for this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to create a...

  • Cooking Class Description: French home cooking is rich with complex flavors and surprising simplicity. Join us and learn how to sauté green beans in brown butter and transform roasted cauliflower into a creamy soup. We’ll teach you how to craft the quintessential...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for an evening filled with delicious food from France. The main star will be our seared salmon with a homemade saffron hollandaise sauce and a simple yet satisfying side of Pommes Lyonnaise. To cleanse your palate,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for a taste of Italy’s best flavors and discover ingredients that may be new to you, including corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta and pecorino, a hard cheese made with sheep’s milk. You’ll practice searing scallops, chopping...

    fun learning, patient chef, clear explanations

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the charm of the state fair home with this menu packed with nostalgic treats. Our chef instructor will teach you how to create classic, golden Funnel Cakes perfectly dusted with a layer of powdered sugar. Plus, master...

Birthday Gifts For Foodies