How to become a chef through cooking classes starts with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re dreaming of running your own kitchen or simply want to master the fundamentals, hands-on experience is key. Cooking classes offer a supportive environment to build essential techniques, explore new cuisines, and gain confidence at every step. With each lesson, you move closer to understanding the art and science behind great food—transforming passion into practical skill on your path to becoming a chef.

  • 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...

  • Cooking Class Description: Knead, braid and bake your way to bread perfection. In this three-hour class, you’ll work hands-on to master enriched doughs and the art of braiding—creating a glossy Challah, decadent chocolate babka and a wreath loaf finished...

  • 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: Learn to make Italian American comfort food on your own in this hands-on class. Our chef instructor will teach you to make perfectly tender Chicken Milanese, pillowy gnocchi with tomato and cream sauce and a refreshing arugula...

    fun class, amazing food

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    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....We love Sur La Table

    fun, informative, knowledgeable instructor

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    Cooking Class Description: Get cozy in the kitchen as you prepare a French-inspired steak dinner pour deux. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then we’ll whip...

    chef was nice, delicious food, salad

  • (6)

    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

  • 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: Sharpen your knife knowledge in this knife skills class! Our chef instructor will teach you about the different types of knives, their construction and proper handling techniques for ultimate safety. You’ll get hands-on experience...

  • Cooking Class Description: Make your kitchen everyone’s new favorite donut shop. In this class, we’ll have fun making a variety of delicious donuts. You’ll learn to make enriched dough, then cut, fry, fill, glaze and decorate your creations. To end,...

    knowledgeable instructor, good tips

  • 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

  • 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, enjoyable experience

  • 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: 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: Celebrate with a soufflé! Learn to make our famous Chocolate Soufflé recipe from scratch in this class guided by a chef instructor. After baking a classic French soufflé, you’ll top it with a silky crème anglaise. Great for...

  • Cooking Class Description: The perfect meal for two! Join this fun class and learn how to make fresh pasta dough for a spring-inspired main course and finish by assembling a light, flavorful salad.



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

  • Great Experience...Her two wonderful assistants, Reace and James, were equally helpful, providing great support throughout...And let's not forget the biscotti-we made the best biscotti I have ever tasted.

    skill building, hands-on learning, helpful assistants

  • Cooking Class Description: Skip the fancy restaurant scene and create your own romantic French dinner for two. In this class, you’ll learn techniques for pan roasting poultry and taking mashed potatoes to new levels of deliciousness with brown butter....

    food quality

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

    knowledge about dumpling making, teaching quality

  • Cooking Class Description: Delve into the art of creating exquisite desserts and savory treats in this baking-centered class. You’ll learn the secrets to achieving the perfect pavlova—delicate meringue nests that are crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft...

  • 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: Discover the delightful journey of croissant-making in our immersive three-hour class where you’ll learn to craft two types of croissants from scratch. Join us in the kitchen as our chef instructor guides you through the secrets...

  • Cooking Class Description: Transform your kitchen into a cozy Parisian bistro at lunchtime. Ladle up French Onion Soup, toast the quintessential French ham and cheese sandwich, and imagine you’ve just spent the afternoon exploring the Louvre. Ready for...

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover the art and heritage of dumpling making in this immersive class. You’ll practice pleating and shaping techniques for three distinct styles—delicate steamed dumplings, wontons simmered in broth and crisp pan-fried gyoza....

How To Become A Chef Through Cooking Classes