Cooking skills for busy professionals are all about making the most of your time in the kitchen. Whether you’re managing a packed schedule or looking to simplify weeknight meals, learning practical techniques can help you cook with confidence and ease. Discover approachable ways to streamline meal prep, master essential methods, and bring fresh flavors to your table—even on your busiest days.

  • Cooking Class Description: Love Thai flavors but want to break the take-out habit? We hear you! Join us to explore Thai ingredients and get hands-on practice sautéing and seasoning. Plus, brush up on essential knife skills as we put together everybody’s...

  • 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: 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: Amaze family and friends with a menu of from-scratch French favorites—they’ll never guess how easy it could be! From braising beef for a hearty Beef Bourguignon to creating a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet salad, you’ll discover...

  • 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,...

  • (209)

    Basic knife skills but still learned a few tricks to make dinner prep easier...This is not an advanced knife skills class but as a fairly good home chef, I did learn some new ways to prep veggies to make dinner prep faster and easier. ...Knife Skills...

    fun, informative, knowledgeable instructor

  • (90)

    Overall impression was professional informative and enjoyable

    knowledgeable instructor, discount offer, personable instructor

  • (73)

    It was an awesome cooking class. We enjoyed learning how to make pasta from scratch and working in groups made it extra fun....Each table was packed with 4 people and it's way too many to actually learn any cooking skills. Two of us took a step back...

    fun, fun experience, delicious food

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    Cooking Class Description: As friends gather to sample and share delectable bite-size morsels, it’s easy to see why dim sum translates to "touch the heart." In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll work alongside classmates practicing the steps for making...

    enjoyable, class quality, fantastic teacher

  • (46)


    I highly HIGHLY recommend the cooking class, but turning away $1200+ of pans /cutlery because class ran 5 minutes late is slightly ridiculous. ...His knowledge and his skills are second and none.

    good sauce, pride in results, great time

  • (46)

    I also signed up for 4 additional cooking classes for January. I didn't know about this discount when I took my first cooking class at Sur La Table.

    enjoyable, social, clear instructions

  • (16)

    Cooking Class Description: What’s more fun than eating sushi? Learning to make it with your special someone! You and your partner will work alongside other couples as you brush up on knife skills and get plenty of practice with rolling techniques. Plus,...

    educational, excellent instruction, enjoyable

  • (9)

    Thanks Ben for an awesome cooking class. Well done....Highly recommend for people looking for attainable gourmet cooking in the comfort of your home!

    fun, process, enjoyment

  • 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...


  • t really do much hands on cooking since their were many people in the group.

  • Awesome cooking experience!...If you're looking for a fun date night, family fun or just looking to learn something new I highly recommend the Ravioli cooking class with Vito!...My daughters do not have much cooking experience and they were able to do...

    fun, enjoyment, good recipe

  • Cooking Class Description: Move over, pasta! We’re creating an Italian-inspired meal to showcase seasonal produce and flavors. Autumn is the perfect time to get cozy in the kitchen as we master braising skills while making a classic chicken dish, roasting...

  • 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...


  • There was a problem with one of the participants but she over reacted to a simple correction by Chef John. He was professional and very informative. He let everyone work at their own pace and provided one-on-one help if someone needed it.

  • Cooking Class Description: Fire up your appetite with the bold, savory flavors of Korean BBQ. In this class, our chef instructor will walk you through the art of grilling succulent beef bulgogi, crafting crispy scallion pancakes and perfecting stir-fried...

  • Cooking Class Description: Fall in love with French flavors all over again. In this Date Night class, you'll learn how roasting brings out the best flavors in ingredients—from chicken to root vegetables. Then, we'll round out the romantic evening with...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us to discover Portuguese cuisine, a harmony of simple ingredients and bold flavors. You’ll experience new favorites like Piri Piri Chicken, named for the red chili peppers in its marinade. We will teach you how to blister...

  • Cooking Class Description: A great dinner party starts with a showstopping menu! In this class, you’ll learn to create a delicious menu of crowd-pleasing favorites, starting with flavorful beef tenderloin and then making two savory sides. No feast is...