Cooking class gifts for self improvement offer a thoughtful way to nurture curiosity and personal growth in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new cuisines, these experiences inspire confidence and creativity at any stage of the culinary journey. Give yourself—or someone special—the chance to discover new techniques, flavors, and a deeper appreciation for homemade meals with cooking class gifts for self improvement.

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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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    Great Fun, Great Food...This was a great class....Fun class, Michael was great and the food was really good.

    delicious food, chef, food

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    Overall we had a great time, learned that the eclairs were not that hard to make, and that the pastry

    attentive chef, delicious food, good demonstration

  • (27)

    GREAT class!...We had such a great time learning new techniques and ways to cook....Such a great class I will absolutely be back for another class!...Great class and the food was so delicious!

    enjoyable experience, hands-on team, delicious food

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    Loni is the best! She taught us so much about dumpling making .

    knowledge about dumpling making, teaching quality

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    Great session...Great instructions and it was nice being in your own home using utensils you have enabling you to confidently

    confidence building, delicious food, great instructions

  • Great class, easy to follow along and they turned out so tasty. Chef Vanessa was amazing, as usual!...Ben was an amazing , patient and a great teacher
    Had a blast and learned alot will be making dumpling

  • Cooking Class Description: Ease into spring with this menu of seasonal flavors. You’ll learn to pan-sear salmon, sauté asparagus, create a tasty sauce and whip potatoes to perfection.



    • To get fully prepared for class, download our prep packet filled with...

  • Cooking Class Description: From Paris to Provence, bistros are at the heart of French cooking. Join us for this fabulous bistro fare and learn to prepare a complete menu of simple-yet-sophisticated classics. We’ll show you easy traditional French cooking...

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore the art of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class! Perfect your searing as you prepare a steak, create a classic vinaigrette and assemble a fresh, in-season salad. Our chef instructor will guide you through crafting...

  • We love the Experience, The chef was Amazing!!...Life is great!...Had a great time. Met some great ladies and instructor was the best.

    easy to follow, delicious, delicious macarons

  • Cooking Class Description: Few things are as satisfying as fresh pasta filled with delicious stuffing and covered in homemade sauce. While it may seem daunting, crafting these dishes is much simpler than you might think. In this class, our chef instructor...

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore the sunny sweetness of the Mediterranean in this dessert-focused workshop. You’ll learn the secrets behind buttery, nut-studded baklava, the art of perfect tiramisu and how to bake a caramelized, custardy Basque cheesecake....

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the excitement of the hibachi grill to life with your own hands. In this class, you’ll cook sweet and savory chicken teriyaki, fold and sear perfect dumplings and toss a bright salad with zesty ginger-orange dressing....

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your kitchen confidence to the next level with this 1-hour hands-on knife skills workshop. In a small group of just four guests, you’ll get personalized coaching from a Sur La Table chef as you learn to chop, slice, dice,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Let the season’s bounty shine with a menu of spring-forward favorites. In this class, you’ll use aromatic herbs and garden-fresh veggies to create a lovely seasonal meal—perfect for a dinner party or for just feeding the family....

  • Cooking Class Description: Enjoy the fresh taste of spring in this class honoring the season's bounty. Our chef instructor will guide you through cooking a sumptuous steak dinner, starting with a perfectly cooked herb marinated steak paired with a blue...

  • Cooking Class Description: Crisp on the outside, tender within and endlessly elegant—French macarons are the ultimate baking badge of honor. In this hands-on three-hour class, you’ll whip glossy meringue, fold silky batter to just the right texture and...

  • Chef David and Collin are great! Take this class!...Such a great hands on class!...Collin and Chef David were great, they answered all our questions and really taught us soo much.

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore the flavors of Italy through pasta in our Signature Series class. You’ll make three distinct styles—spaghettini with bright lemon and arugula, orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe and rigatoni with smoky eggplant...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us to learn five essential techniques for cooking with heat—grilling, searing, braising, poaching and steeping. From grilling a radicchio salad to pan-searing strip steak to braising leeks and poaching eggs for an immaculate...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for this hands-on class and learn to transform fresh seasonal produce into dishes so satisfying no one will ever miss the meat. Our instructor will walk you through a variety of great produce cooking techniques—from...

  • 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...


  • Great class and fun!! Maddie S is a great chef instructor....She is a great instructor! I will definitely take another class from her. Kathy S....Everyone was comfortable asking questions and did a great job as we were being guided by our outstanding...

    clear instruction, beautiful croissants, thorough instruction

Cooking Class Gifts for Self Improvement