Hands On Classes for Beginners are designed to make learning to cook approachable and enjoyable from the very start. Whether you’re just getting comfortable in the kitchen or looking to build confidence with essential techniques, these classes offer a supportive environment where questions are encouraged and curiosity is celebrated. Discover the fun of cooking with guidance from passionate instructors who meet you at your skill level, making every lesson both informative and engaging. Start your culinary journey here—one hands-on experience at a time.

  • She explains what can go wrong and how to fix it. We really enjoy her classes....Excited to sign up for more classes!...Great class!

  • Cooking Class Description: We’ve created an impressive menu for you to indulge your senses—all in honor of the Duke of Wellington! During this class, we will teach you techniques for preparing a buttery-soft beef tenderloin wrapped in a crisp, flaky...

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    Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all....My 1st class but not my last...Looking forward to taking more classes & learning more skills!!

    fun, informative, knowledgeable instructor

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    It was a great hands on class and the atmosphere was fun and relax. ...Was a great small class. 100% would recommend weekdays classes.

    small class size, hands-on class, encouraging

  • Fall Macaroon Class...Loved this class. Learned some tricks I would not have known without the class. ...The teacher was fabulous - however when you pay close to $100 for a lesson it is incredibly frustrating to be sharing a cooking station with 4 people....

  • not my fav class...So 3/5 looks really bad.. but lets discuss- the class itself is just alike the others, hands on teaching in group of four, you get to eat after you are done, it smells amazing and you learn so much. ...
    We have taken about 16 classes...

  • 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: 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: Indulge in an elegant Tuscan-inspired evening in this class, featuring state-of-the-art appliances from Breville. Our chef instructor will teach you how to grill steak the traditional Tuscan way—then slice and serve it with...

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover the art of manual coffee brewing in an intimate, one-hour hands-on class at Sur La Table. Limited to just four guests, you'll enjoy personalized instruction from our in-house coffee specialist as you learn how to brew...

  • 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...


  • My daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our class and the instructor was awesome! Only comment is that the class was structured to have pairs (but was NOT advertised as a 'date night' lesson), so my daughters paired up, and I didn't have anything to do...

    fun, enjoyment, good recipe

  • Cooking Class Description: Invite your partner along to create an indulgent Italian-inspired feast. In this hands-on class, you’ll work alongside classmates as you practice making fresh pasta dough and rolling, cutting and hand-forming it. Our chef instructor...

  • 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: 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: Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate—indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this baking class. From crêpes and custard to torte, you’ll use different flavors and techniques with each recipe to create three unique, chocolaty...

  • Cooking Class Description: Who needs takeout when you can create authentic Thai dishes at home? Bring your young chef and explore vibrant Thai flavors together. Our instructor will walk you through grilling tender chicken satay, building bold peanut...

  • Cooking Class Description: Prepare for the biggest meal of the year by mastering the essential techniques for Thanksgiving cooking! This skills-driven class will elevate your holiday cooking, ensuring you can confidently tackle any menu. You’ll master...

  • I loved the class and would recommend it to everyone. Chef was very patient and knowledgeable....We have signed up for another class during the July 4th holiday.

    fun, delicious food, fun experience

  • 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...

  • I will definitely take more classes at the Old Orchard location!...Loved the class. Very hands-on. I will use the recipes again and again.

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover a world of flavor through freshly baked bread. In this class, you’ll master the art of yeasted doughs and learn the techniques behind shaping and seasoning focaccia, forming soft potato rolls and griddling aromatic...

  • Cooking Class Description: Master the core techniques of Italian cooking in this flavor-packed, hands-on class. Our chef instructor will walk you through the foundations of pasta, poultry, salad and dessert—skills you’ll use again and again in any cuisine....

  • 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...


Hands On Classes for Beginners