Detroit’s culinary scene is heating up with hands-on cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From Royal Oak to Ann Arbor, local cooking schools offer immersive experiences that go beyond basic recipes.
Whether you’re craving artisan baking techniques from Sister Pie or professional skills from Zingerman’s, metro Detroit’s cooking classes provide expert instruction tailored to food lovers of all skill levels.
Explore Detroit’s best cooking classes right here!
Featured Cooking Classes in Detroit
- Experience Cooking (Farmington Hills)
- Mirepoix Cooking School (Royal Oak)
- Sister Pie
- Testa Barra
- The Kitchen by Cooking with Que
- Zingerman's Baking and Cooking Classes (Ann Arbor)
Detroit Cooking Classes
Experience Cooking (Farmington Hills)
What to Expect
Private home kitchen with custom cooking class design
Description
Intimate hands-on cooking classes hosted in Chef Jessica's custom-designed home kitchen. Participants actively prepare complete gourmet meals while learning culinary techniques in a personalized, small-group setting limited to 8-11 people.
Where: Farmington Hills | More Info: Experience Cooking
Mirepoix Cooking School (Royal Oak)
What to Expect
Fully interactive chef-led cooking workshops with comprehensive technique instruction
Description
Hands-on cooking classes in metro Detroit where participants actively prepare full meals under professional chef guidance. Located in Royal Oak, the school offers immersive culinary experiences with high-quality ingredients from Holiday Market, emphasizing interactive learning for adults 18 and older across diverse international cuisines.
Where: Royal Oak | More Info: Mirepoix Cooking School
Sister Pie
What to Expect
Detroit-based bakery offering specialized hands-on baking workshops
Description
Sister Pie offers hands-on baking classes in Detroit's West Village, teaching students essential techniques for crafting pies, scones, hand pies, and cookies. Their intimate teaching kitchen provides focused instruction on all-butter pie dough, savory and sweet pastry skills, and baking fundamentals.
Where: Detroit | More Info: Sister Pie
Testa Barra
What to Expect
Monthly chef-led culinary workshops with wine pairings
Description
Testa Barra offers monthly themed cooking classes featuring chef demonstrations, wine pairings, and full multi-course dining experiences. Classes cover diverse topics from international cuisines like Spanish tapas to practical skills like meal prep, with students receiving recipes and enjoying chef-prepared meals.
Where: Detroit | More Info: Testa Barra
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que
What to Expect
Urban Detroit culinary education studio with interactive workshops
Description
Detroit-based culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes in an intimate kitchen setting. Workshops explore diverse cuisines and techniques, with an emphasis on interactive learning and skill-building for home cooks and aspiring chefs.
Where: Detroit | More Info: The Kitchen by Cooking with Que
Zingerman's Baking and Cooking Classes (Ann Arbor)
What to Expect
Small-group baking workshops with comprehensive recipe instruction
Description
Zingerman's Bakehouse offers hands-on baking and cooking classes in Ann Arbor, featuring small class sizes with expert instructors teaching beloved Bakehouse recipes. Students learn professional techniques in an approachable environment, with classes covering everything from strudel and brioche to bagels and fruit tarts.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Zingerman's Baking and Cooking Classes
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