Indianapolis home cooks are elevating their culinary skills through dynamic local cooking classes. From downtown kitchen studios to community centers, aspiring chefs can transform basic techniques into restaurant-worthy meals across the Circle City.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned home cook, Indy’s cooking programs like Cooking Matters and My Chefski offer hands-on experiences that celebrate Hoosier food culture and expand kitchen confidence.
Discover your next culinary adventure in Indianapolis!
Featured Cooking Classes in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Cooking Classes
Cooking Matters - Indy Hunger Network
What to Expect
Mobile kitchen classes delivering nutrition education in community settings
Description
Indy Hunger Network's Cooking Matters program offers free cooking and nutrition education classes across Indianapolis community centers, churches, and food pantries. Participants learn budget-friendly meal preparation through hands-on cooking sessions, receiving ingredients to recreate meals at home and gaining nutrition education skills.
Where: Indianapolis | More Info: Cooking Matters - Indy Hunger Network
Katsumi's Teaching Kitchen
What to Expect
Half-Japanese chef teaching family-inherited cooking techniques
Description
Hands-on Japanese cooking classes in Indianapolis that teach authentic homestyle techniques through interactive workshops. Participants learn traditional dishes like sushi, ramen, katsu curry, and potstickers from a half-Japanese instructor with family culinary heritage.
Where: Indianapolis | More Info: Katsumi's Teaching Kitchen
My Chefski
What to Expect
Personalized chef-led cooking instruction for all skill levels
Description
Indianapolis-based culinary school offering personalized cooking instruction across skill levels. Hands-on classes explore diverse techniques from knife skills to international cuisines, creating an interactive learning environment where participants develop practical cooking abilities through expert chef guidance.
Where: Indianapolis | More Info: My Chefski
Sprouts Cooking School
What to Expect
Age-segmented culinary education for children 4-14
Description
Kid-focused cooking school offering hands-on culinary classes for children ages 4-14 across two Indianapolis-area locations. Specialized programs include single classes, seasonal camps, and skill-building MemberChef® courses that teach kitchen techniques through age-appropriate, interactive cooking experiences.
Where: Indianapolis | More Info: Sprouts Cooking School
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