Portland’s culinary scene thrives on creativity, and local cooking classes offer a delicious gateway into mastering kitchen skills. From farm-fresh ingredients to innovative techniques, these hands-on experiences capture the city’s vibrant food culture.
Whether you’re a curious home cook or aspiring chef, Wilsonville and Portland’s cooking schools like The Kitchen at Middleground Farms and Kitchen Culture PDX provide unique, skill-building opportunities across diverse cuisines.
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Featured Cooking Classes in Portland
- Cookin' Class
- Cooking with Company
- Hipcooks
- Kitchen Culture PDX
- Portland Cookshop
- The Kitchen at Middleground Farms (Wilsonville)
Portland Cooking Classes
Cookin' Class
What to Expect
Three-course meal preparation with chef-guided instruction
Description
Hands-on cooking classes in Portland where guests prepare a complete three-course meal under professional chef guidance, with participants cooking and then enjoying their creations in a dedicated dining room. Each session offers interactive culinary instruction with personal attention and full cleanup included.
Where: Portland | More Info: Cookin' Class
Cooking with Company
What to Expect
Small-batch, chef-led culinary workshops with multi-course dining experiences
Description
Intimate, hands-on cooking classes in Portland featuring small-group pasta and international cuisine workshops led by Chef Claire. Each class offers comprehensive instruction in a single culinary technique, with multi-course dining experiences and personalized attention in a dedicated teaching kitchen.
Where: Portland | More Info: Cooking with Company
Hipcooks
What to Expect
Social, participatory cooking workshops with communal meal completion
Description
Interactive, hands-on cooking school offering diverse culinary workshops in a vibrant Portland kitchen studio. Classes blend skill-building techniques with engaging, social learning experiences ranging from international cuisines to specialized cooking methods. Participants prepare full menus in small groups, enjoying a communal dining experience after cooking together.
Where: Portland | More Info: Hipcooks
Kitchen Culture PDX
What to Expect
Kitchenware store with comprehensive cooking education program
Description
Kitchen Culture PDX offers hands-on cooking classes and workshops in Portland, focusing on diverse culinary skills like pasta making, bread baking, knife techniques, and food preservation. Located on SE Foster Road, the business combines a kitchenware store with immersive food education experiences that highlight local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
Where: Portland | More Info: Kitchen Culture PDX
Portland Cookshop
What to Expect
Comprehensive cooking education across adult and youth programs
Description
Portland Cookshop offers hands-on cooking classes in a dedicated teaching kitchen, featuring diverse culinary workshops ranging from international cuisine to specialized techniques. Classes include family-friendly pasta making, professional knife skills, global dumpling techniques, and afterschool programs for kids, emphasizing interactive learning and culinary skill development.
Where: Portland | More Info: Portland Cookshop
The Kitchen at Middleground Farms (Wilsonville)
What to Expect
Farm-based cooking school with hands-on culinary education
Description
Nestled on a family hobby farm 20 minutes south of Portland, The Kitchen at Middleground Farms offers hands-on cooking classes that explore fundamental culinary skills, seasonal techniques, and food preservation. Located in a picturesque farm setting, classes dive deep into kitchen science, knife skills, and international cuisines while connecting students directly to food sources.
Where: Wilsonville | More Info: The Kitchen at Middleground Farms
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