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: 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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    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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    I love every class I take!...Love all the cooking classes at Sur la Table. Always a fun date with my husband

    fun, delicious meal, enjoyment

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    We would love to join another one of his classes. Food was wonderful!...Great memories

    fun, enjoyable, delicious food

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    Great class....Great class, unfortunately you cannot bring your own wine anymore to drink with the dinner....Great instructor...had a great time, except for no wine with our food.

    great instructor, food amount, great time

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    We had great time! Yummy recipes. We love these classes. ??...Great Experience...What a great cooking experience....Jenny was a great instructor and took the time to explain everything as well as answer any questions...Food was great and we have already...

    fun, taste, enjoyable class

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    My sister and I attended this last night and had the best time!...Sterling was a great instructor and his assistant very helpful.

    fun, clear explanations, delicious food

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    It was So Fun with the best instructor ! She was so helpful and nice ?...d great!...Chef Michael was awesome; great instructor and fun. The recipes are fantastic. Very enjoyable!!

    informative, fun, delicious meal

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    Cooking Class Description: Join us as we whip up a traditional tiramisu! Our chef instructor will walk you through making ladyfingers from scratch and building your cake. By the end of class, you’ll have a complete tiramisu ready to set up in the refrigerator....

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    Cooking Class Description: Put your farmers market haul to good use in this class spotlighting in-season veggies. You'll learn to make pie dough for your savory summer tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese galette and practice your emulsion and knife...

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    Cooking Class Description: Dive into fresh seafood in our newest Focus Series! In this Lobster 101 class, we teach you about the decadent crustacean while making Maine-Style Lobster Rolls. Our chef instructor will guide you through cooking live lobster...

  • Cooking Class Description: Transport yourselves to the Italian countryside for a night of rustic flavor and effortless technique. You'll learn the art of preparing steak the Italian way, simply seasoned with olive oil, lemon and rosemary and seared to...

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore the colorful world of pasta in our latest Focus Series Pasta 101 class! You will make a variety of tagliatelle pasta recipes using spinach, beets and tomatoes. Our chef instructor will teach you about the components...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn how to cook this classic French meal—in just 60 minutes. We'll pan-sear salmon and perfectly sauté green beans for a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.



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    Cooking Class Description: Enjoy the flavors of an Italian summer in this hands-on class centered on fresh pasta and vibrant seasonal ingredients. Your chef instructor will guide you through making pasta dough from scratch before shaping it into garganelli...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn all about the flaky and buttery goodness that goes into making the perfect French croissant in this hands-on 3-hour class. Our chefs will teach you about mixing, laminating and shaping dough for the perfect flaky finish....

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate Bastille Day in a classic way with Steak Frites! Learn the art of searing steak to juicy, medium-rare perfection. Fry up fresh-cut potatoes for delicious crispy fries and a decadent from-scratch truffle aioli. Then,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Whisk your date away to the rolling hills of Tuscany—no passport required. In this hands-on class, you’ll enjoy getting cozy in the kitchen as you grill chicken infused with bright lemon and fragrant rosemary. Learn to shape...

  • Cooking Class Description: Create a restaurant-worthy meal together in this elevated date night. You’ll sear chili-crusted ribeye to perfection and finish it with melting herb compound butter, grill zucchini and pair it with creamy harissa yogurt and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Indulge in a luxurious night of culinary discovery featuring a menu designed around an exquisite filet. Under the expert guidance of your chef instructor, you’ll learn the art of preparing filet to highlight the tenderness...

  • Cooking Class Description: Why book a flight when you can bring Italy's sweetest moments straight to the kitchen? In this class, your chef instructor will walk you through three iconic Italian confections. You'll whip up a rich, espresso-soaked Tiramisu...

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your cooking to the next level with a deep dive into one of the most essential tools in Chinese cuisine. Your chef instructor will walk you through the high-heat techniques that define great wok cooking, from velveting...

Pro Level Culinary Classes for Beginners