Pro level culinary classes for beginners are designed to help you build a strong foundation in the kitchen while exploring professional techniques at your own pace. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your home cooking up a notch, these classes offer approachable instruction that demystifies essential skills. Discover how to cook with confidence, master new recipes, and enjoy the process as you learn from passionate instructors who make every step accessible and enjoyable.

  • Cooking Class Description: Every great cook starts with the basics. In this class, you’ll learn to emulsify a balanced vinaigrette, practice proper knife cuts and master the art of pan-searing with control over heat and timing. You’ll explore seasoning...

  • 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: 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,...

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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

  • (123)

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

    delicious food, chef, food

  • (80)

    A Great Evening....Chefs Steven and Layne were great....Chef Steven was the lead and did a great job of explaining the steps and how to do everything....GREAT DATE NIGHT!

    delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations

  • (54)

    Great class!...Chef Joy was great and answered all questions the class had....Great Class

    fun, great class, comprehensive materials

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    Cooking Class Description: In this class, we’ll teach you how to make delicious British baking classics. Our light and fluffy Victoria Sponge Cake is filled with layers of cream and strawberry jam, making it the perfect teatime treat. Then, we’ll make...

  • (30)

    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

  • (29)

    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

  • (29)

    Sterling was a great instructor and his assistant very helpful....Great information on how various components were prepared.

    useful procedures, clear explanations, wonderful instructor

  • (28)

    Great!...Overall a great class, great food, would recommend!...We had a great time but I had hoped for more hands-on participation....The instructor, Gram, was great though and the food was absolutely delicious.

  • (22)

    Great class!

    enjoyable, hands-on, informative

  • (19)

    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

  • (15)

    Best teacher/ chef amazing meals...Have been to multiple classes here and so far they have taught me so much about how to cook great recipes...Love it...Loni is the best! She taught us so much about dumpling making .

    knowledge about dumpling making, teaching quality

  • (7)

    Great class!...Our croissants turned out great. I thought it was a little slow, but not the fault of the chef.

    great results, great class, excellent explanation

  • (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

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    Cooking Class Description: Entertain the Mediterranean way! In this class, our chef instructor will teach you how to build a traditional mezze platter filled with a selection of the region’s most delicious appetizers. You’ll learn about spices and ingredients...

  • 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: Capture the flavors of an Italian summer garden. You’ll shape homemade farfalle pasta infused with herbs, toss it with grilled shrimp and juicy cherry tomatoes—plus, prepare a bright salad of shaved radish and fennel. For dessert,...

  • This cooking class was GREAT!! I love learning how to make my own pasta....This is one of the best cooking classes we have participated in at the Tampa Sur La Table store.