St. Louis home cooks are stepping up their culinary game with local cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident chefs. From Central West End to Chesterfield, passionate instructors are ready to share techniques that go beyond basic recipes.
Whether you’re craving Italian pasta techniques or want to master Missouri-style barbecue sides, St. Louis cooking schools offer diverse classes for every skill level and cuisine preference across the metro area.
Discover St. Louis’ tastiest cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in St. Louis
- Fennel Cooking Studio
- International Institute of St. Louis
- Kitchen Conservatory
- Kitchen Social (Chesterfield)
- Schnucks Cooking School (Des Peres)
- Taste Buds Kitchen (O'Fallon)
St. Louis Cooking Classes
Fennel Cooking Studio
What to Expect
Intimate downtown kitchen with professional chef instructors
Description
St. Louis-based cooking studio offering hands-on culinary classes in an intimate downtown kitchen. Professional chefs guide participants through technique-driven workshops featuring seasonal ingredients and local culinary traditions. Small group sizes ensure personalized instruction and interactive learning experiences.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Fennel Cooking Studio
International Institute of St. Louis
What to Expect
Immigrant chef-led cultural cooking experiences
Description
International cooking classes led by immigrant chefs in a nostalgic 1950s home economics kitchen. Students learn authentic recipes and cultural stories while preparing meals across four cooking stations, with a focus on sharing culinary traditions from diverse backgrounds.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: International Institute of St. Louis
Kitchen Conservatory
What to Expect
Comprehensive cooking class program with 1,500+ annual offerings
Description
Kitchen Conservatory offers over 1,500 cooking classes annually, ranging from hands-on and demonstration-style sessions covering beginner to advanced techniques, ethnic cuisines, and specialized topics like cake decorating and French cooking. Located in St. Louis, the locally-owned kitchen store provides immersive culinary education with expert chefs in an intimate learning environment.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Social (Chesterfield)
What to Expect
Residential-style kitchen classroom with comprehensive meal preparation
Description
Kitchen Social hosts hands-on cooking classes where participants prepare complete meals under culinary instructor guidance. Located in a residential-style kitchen, classes allow flexible participation and include complimentary appetizers and beverages. Students receive personal workstations, aprons, and learn techniques across diverse cuisines in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Where: Chesterfield | More Info: Kitchen Social
Schnucks Cooking School (Des Peres)
What to Expect
Multi-format cooking classes with professional chef instructors
Description
Located on the mezzanine level of Schnucks Des Peres, this cooking school offers diverse hands-on and demonstration-style classes for all skill levels. From wine dinners and cocktail events to kids' summer camps and themed culinary workshops, the school features expert instructors like Chef Eric and Chef Nancy who guide participants through interactive cooking experiences.
Where: Des Peres | More Info: Schnucks Cooking School
Taste Buds Kitchen (O'Fallon)
What to Expect
Multi-generational cooking instruction with comprehensive dietary accommodation
Description
Taste Buds Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes for all ages in O'Fallon, ranging from kids' summer camps to adult date night experiences. Their custom-designed kitchen studio accommodates groups from ages 2-99, providing interactive culinary instruction with fresh ingredients and specialized menu options including gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free selections.
Where: O'Fallon | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen
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