Albuquerque’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform local ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces. From green chile techniques to Southwest-inspired cuisine, Duke City food lovers can unlock professional kitchen skills right in their backyard.
Discover local institutions like Three Sisters Kitchen and CNM Ingenuity’s Food and Beverage Institute, where passionate instructors share techniques rooted in New Mexico’s rich gastronomic heritage. Learn, create, and savor authentic flavors unique to the Land of Enchantment.
Explore Albuquerque’s tastiest cooking class adventures!
Featured Cooking Classes in Albuquerque
- Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe
- CNM Ingenuity Food and Beverage Institute
- Jan's on 4th
- Santa Fe School of Cooking (Santa Fe)
- Sherwood Coffee 'n' Bread
- Sprouting Kitchen
- Three Sisters Kitchen
Albuquerque Cooking Classes
Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe
What to Expect
Comprehensive culinary workshops with inclusive learning environment
Description
Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe offers hands-on and demonstration-style cooking classes in Albuquerque, welcoming participants of all skill levels. Classes cover diverse cuisines like Fresh Pasta, Thai Food, Street Tacos, and New Mexican cuisine, featuring full meals, recipe cards, and optional beer and wine pairings.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe
CNM Ingenuity Food and Beverage Institute
What to Expect
Comprehensive professional culinary certification program at community college
Description
Professional culinary training program at CNM Community College offering comprehensive food service education through hands-on kitchen workshops and industry-focused curriculum. Students learn advanced cooking techniques, restaurant management skills, and professional culinary practices in state-of-the-art teaching kitchens.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: CNM Ingenuity Food and Beverage Institute
Jan's on 4th
What to Expect
Cooking classes in a historic adobe home
Description
Jan's on 4th offers hands-on cooking classes in a renovated 100-year-old adobe home in Albuquerque's North Valley. Located in a historic setting, the family-owned cooking school provides interactive culinary experiences ranging from vegan Mediterranean to six-week foundational cooking courses that teach knife skills and meal preparation techniques.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: Jan's on 4th
Santa Fe School of Cooking (Santa Fe)
What to Expect
Southwest cuisine immersion with expert local chefs
Description
Downtown Santa Fe culinary school offering hands-on Southwest cooking classes that explore regional cuisine through interactive demonstrations. Chefs guide students through authentic New Mexican recipes, highlighting local ingredients and cultural cooking techniques in a professional teaching kitchen.
Where: Santa Fe | More Info: Santa Fe School of Cooking
Sherwood Coffee 'n' Bread
What to Expect
Wood-fired outdoor kitchen for authentic bread baking
Description
Albuquerque-based cooking school offering hands-on bread and flatbread classes in a wood-fired outdoor kitchen. Led by Igor, classes cover artisan bread techniques including sourdough, baguettes, and cultural flatbreads like Persian Barbari, with personalized instruction in an intimate setting.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: Sherwood Coffee 'n' Bread
Sprouting Kitchen
What to Expect
Farm-based cooking classes emphasizing sustainability and local produce
Description
Hands-on cooking classes held on local New Mexico farms and online, focusing on seasonal, sustainable cuisine. Participants learn nutrition-forward recipes while exploring local ingredients through interactive culinary experiences that connect food, community, and environmental awareness.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: Sprouting Kitchen
Three Sisters Kitchen
What to Expect
Non-profit community food space with comprehensive culinary education programs
Description
Three Sisters Kitchen offers year-round hands-on community cooking classes led by staff, guest chefs, and home cooks in downtown Albuquerque. Their non-profit community food space focuses on local ingredients, cultural food traditions, and food entrepreneurship training through interactive workshops and a commercial test kitchen.
Where: Albuquerque | More Info: Three Sisters Kitchen
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