Intermediate cooking lessons are designed for home cooks ready to build on their skills and explore new techniques in the kitchen. Whether you’re comfortable with the basics or looking to tackle more complex recipes, these classes offer hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you gain confidence. Discover how to elevate your everyday meals, experiment with fresh flavors, and bring creativity to your cooking routine with our intermediate cooking lessons.

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    We had a great time at the Thai Food cooking class! Excellent teacher and assistant. So much delicious food. ...Fun & Flavorful Thai Cooking Class

    delicious food, enjoyable class, fun

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    Couple's Cooking Class - NY Steak Meal...We really enjoyed learning cooking terms and cooking in a fun group. Our chef, Gaby was friendly and very knowledgeable making us feel comfortable. ...cooking class...I look forward to more cooking sessions.

    fun experience, fun, educational

  • (11)

    It was great! No cooking experience needed!

    easy to use, nice staff, easy instructions

  • First time taking cooking class at Sur La Table and it was the best!

  • Cooking Class Description: Gastronomic creativity is at your fingertips in this cooking class, featuring a carefully curated menu. From mastering the art of searing steak to carefully combining spices for a decadent crust to serve with an herb-infused...

  • A memoir led to this cooking class!...Really enjoyed learning the best techniques for cooking Korean dishes. The chef was very informative and answered all questions.

  • Cooking Class Description: Fine food relies on the classic French techniques. Our chef instructor teaches you how to perfectly pan-roast the chicken, then build a delicious whole-grain mustard sauce. For the side, prepare a rich and comforting truffled...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the legacy of cooking global foods in our kitchens and honor our founders with this vibrant Spanish-inspired menu. Master the art of building flavors in a Classic Seafood Paella, crisp up potatoes in a delicious patatas...

  • 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: Create the ambiance of a Parisian bistro in your own home. From rosemary-infused pan-seared chicken with wild mushrooms to savory cheese puffs, we’ll show you—step-by-step—how to make an extremely memorable French meal. The...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us in celebrating 53 years of unforgettable meals, memories, and moments around the table. In this special anniversary cooking class, you’ll create a decadent French-inspired feast—centered around our signature dish: roasted...

  • Cooking Class Description: Classic French techniques are the building blocks of masterful home cooking. Learn these essentials and take on quintessential French cuisine in this hands-on class. From gently steaming salmon to braising leeks to perfection,...

  • Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will show you that cooking French food doesn’t have to be an all-day project. You’ll learn how to develop complex flavors in a short amount of time through pan-roasting, caramelizing and sautéing....

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover a world that is renowned for its rustic yet refined cuisine, incorporating simple ingredients that produce incredible, authentic flavors. Savor the abundant Tuscan flavors and create a sumptuous menu in this hands-on...

  • Cooking Class Description: Indulge in the rich flavors of an Italian autumn in this class! You’ll discover the art of creating mouthwatering gnocchi from fresh sweet potato. These pillowy delights will be paired with exquisite accompaniments like succulent...

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    It would be nice if their more advance skill or intermediate. What I learn will help me in the future.

    fun, effective teaching, good instructor

  • (62)

    I would love to take another class with her in the future, and this croissant class was in the top 3 of all Sur La Table cooking classes I've taken....I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you.

    fun, enjoyment, great class

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    Cooking Class Description: France is known for their delectable desserts, and we’re here to detail how to make some favorites. This class starts by creating a rich caramel which envelops crisp layered apples that we then top with a buttery pastry, creating...

    fun, great instructor, knowledgeable

  • (11)

    Ken did a great job with the virtual cooking class. The pace of the class was perfect and Kennmanaged very well as the questions came up...Based on my experience, I would definitely sign up for Sur La Table on-line cooking classes in the future.

    fun, delicious bread, educational

  • (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

  • (7)

    An outstanding evening of learning Italian Cooking at home.

    fun, well taught, delicious food

  • (2)

    Great lesson. Fun. If you love bagels this is the class for you

    great lesson, awesome chef, fun

  • Cooking Class Description: Make your next date night extra special with a delicious experience. Grab your special someone and learn to make a restaurant-quality meal in this hands-on class. Our chef instructor will guide you through making a showstopping...

  • 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...

Intermediate Cooking Lessons

As you explore the world of intermediate cooking lessons, you’re stepping into a rewarding phase where foundational skills transform into personal style and confidence. This stage is all about building on what you already know—taking those essential knife skills, sautéing techniques, and basic sauces, and layering in the complexity that brings restaurant-quality dishes to your own kitchen. Whether you’re learning to braise a tender cut of meat until it’s fork-soft, experimenting with curing or smoking, or tackling intermediate recipes that ask for precise timing and a keen sense of flavor balance, the right tools and resources can make all the difference. This is a season of change in the kitchen, too—September brings cooler evenings and a harvest of late-summer produce, perfect for exploring new methods like roasting root vegetables or simmering hearty stews. As you invest in products designed for intermediate cooks, consider how each item might help you expand your repertoire, from mastering French techniques to experimenting with Thai curries or artisan bread baking.

Intermediate cooking products are thoughtfully designed for those who want to move beyond following recipes step by step and start cooking with more intuition and creativity. These are the kinds of tools that invite you to try a new cuisine, attempt laminated pastries, or finally conquer the perfect risotto. They’re also wonderful gifts for anyone who’s outgrown beginner classes and is eager for a fresh challenge—a friend who loves hosting dinner parties, a family member who’s always searching for the next culinary adventure, or even a recent grad setting up their first “real” kitchen. High-quality intermediate tools and lesson materials encourage hands-on practice, helping cooks develop the muscle memory and ingredient knowledge that turn good meals into great ones. With a focus on flavor development and technique, these products often come with clear guidance, supporting you as you learn to balance spices, select the best seasonal ingredients, and refine your plating.

For those who are just beginning to branch out, it’s helpful to revisit the basics from time to time. If you’re looking to reinforce your foundation before diving deeper, consider exploring our Basic Cooking Skills Courses as a complement to your intermediate journey. But as you move forward, remember that every new dish, every unfamiliar technique, is an opportunity to build confidence and independence in the kitchen. Intermediate cooking lessons and the products that support them are about more than just following directions—they’re about discovering your own approach, developing the ability to improvise, and ultimately enjoying the process as much as the results. Whether you’re drawn to the science of baking, the art of sauce-making, or the satisfaction of a perfectly balanced meal, the right resources can help you savor every step of your culinary evolution.

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