Our hands-on baking and pastry classes range from single-session workshops on macarons, croissants, breads, cakes, and chocolate to immersive multi-week series courses focused on baking fundamentals and pastry foundations. Our instructors emphasize technique-driven instruction, perfect for home bakers and beginners alike!
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
Our hands-on, beginner-friendly cooking & baking classes typically last three hours and focus on learning practical techniques rather than just watching demonstrations. Classes are small and social, with expert Chef Instructors guiding you through recipes and skills while you work alongside other students. With a wide variety of classes and cuisines to choose from, there’s something for everyone, from a fun one-time culinary experience to an opportunity to seriously elevate your cooking and baking skills!
EXPLORE OUR HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES
We offer a wide variety of cooking classes that span various cuisines and culinary focuses. Enjoy dishes made from scratch while learning class techniques from expert Chef Instructors!
FRENCH INSPIRED
The French Bistro
ASIAN CUISINE
Sushi 101 & More
PASTA MAKING
Completely from Scratch
AND MORE!
From Mexico to Italy!
Escape the ordinary and make unforgettable memories together in the kitchen! Our Date Night Classes are hands-on, fun, and designed for couples who want to learn new culinary skills while enjoying a delicious meal with wine pairings. Spend an evening cooking, laughing, and savoring exquisite international and seasonal dishes that you and your partner prepare.
Whether you’re a beginner building confidence or an experienced home cook eager to refine your skills, our immersive Series Courses are designed to build technique, creativity, and intuition in the kitchen. Each series meets once a week and blends guided instruction with hands-on practice so you can master essential skills and elevate your craft.
Learn to Cook
10 Weeks
Baking 101
4 Weeks
Zero to Hero
6 Weeks
Cooking 101
4 Weeks
Baking 201
4 Weeks
Meal Prep
4 Weeks
The Gourmandise School’s Technique Classes are designed to give you solid foundational skills in a particular area of cooking, such as beef, chicken, eggs, sauces, etc. Many people take each class individually to round out their skills and then build a course, so to speak, according to their schedules.
Knife Skills
Our "Must Take" Class
Chicken
Learn the Basics
Beef
Selecting, Storing, Searing
Fish
Nothing Fishy Here!
The Gourmandise School loves teaching kids how to cook! We offer hands-on cooking and baking classes and camps for kids and teens, designed to build real kitchen skills and confidence. Whether your young chef joins us for a weekend class or a school-break session, they will learn classic culinary techniques from professional chef-instructors.
We offer Parent & Child classes for kiddos ages 6 – 12 held most weekends. During school breaks, we offer classes and camps for kids (ages 8-11) and teens (ages 12-16).
Kitchen Confidence classes are designed for anyone (ages 13 and older) who wants to build culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner or simply looking for fresh inspiration, these hands-on classes offer practical techniques and simple, creative meal ideas in a supportive, engaging environment.
Kitchen Confidence classes accommodate various learning styles, helping students develop skills at their own pace.
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Explore new flavors, topics, and culinary avenues in our specialty classes year-round! From mastering the art of fermentation to discovering the nuances of coffee, wine, and whole grains, these classes offer something for every curious food lover. Come learn, taste, and experience something different!
COFFEE & MATCHA
WINE TASTING
JAMS & PICKLING
Indulge your chocolate cravings and elevate your skills with our array of specialized chocolate classes. Whether you’re eager to learn the delicate art of chocolate tempering, craft your own artisanal chocolate from bean to bar, or create homemade bonbons that rival a chocolatier’s, we have the perfect class for you!
FULL CLASS CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE GOURMANDISE SCHOOL
Beginning in January 2027, The Gourmandise School will move to a new reservation system. During this transition, we are utilizing two calendars:
View and book classes through December 31, 2026.
View and book classes from January 1, 2027, onward.
ACCOUNT CREDITS & GIFT CERTIFICATES: If you have any trouble using an account credit or gift certificate during this transition, please email our Accounting Department.
Prices displayed on the 2027 Class Calendar include the booking fee.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition!