Cooking Classes in Pittsburgh

Social Cooking Classes with top-rated chefs in Pittsburgh.

Enhance your culinary skills and enjoy a memorable experience with cooking classes in Pittsburgh. You’ll join a talented local chef who will guide you every step of the way as you make flavorful recipes from scratch, such as homemade pizza, hand-rolled sushi, fresh pasta and more. Gather gals for girls night, invite your love for a romantic dinner date or rally the team with an exciting team building event! Browse Pittsburgh cooking classes now to find a menu that piques your culinary interest.

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Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

There's nothing like pasta ragu — especially when it's handmade! Learn how to make this traditional dish completely from scratch with the help of Chef Jacob. He will begin by teaching you how to make fresh pappardelle noodles, which you will knead, roll, cut and boil with his guidance. Chef Jacob will also show you how to prepare the perfect mushroom ragu enhanced with local beer. You'll have the option to add Italian sausage to your sauce or keep it veg...

Chef Patrick, Pittsburgh

3 reviews

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Make Amazing Pasta Alfredo

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on a delightful culinary journey in this fun and beginner-friendly cooking class. Join Chef David as he unravels the time-honored secrets of crafting pasta from scratch. You'll get to craft fresh pasta dough using simple ingredients before you knead and shape the dough into classic noodle shapes. And what better way to celebrate your handmade creation than by mastering the art of preparing a creamy Alfredo sauce...

Chef David, Dormont - South Hills

10 reviews

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Make Tagliatelle Totally From Scratch

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Master the beloved art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gabriel. Discover the time-honored techniques used to create gourmet dishes from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients.Roll up your sleeves to create, roll and shape fresh pasta dough into a flat, long tagliatelle shape. Then, Chef Gabriel will teach you all you need to know to perfectly cook your pasta and serve it in an herby, restaurant-worthy pesto sauce. These recipes...

Chef Gabriel, Pittsburgh

4 reviews

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Mastering Decadent Bananas Foster

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Learn the secrets of the classic, decadent New Orleans dessert bananas Foster in this engaging cooking class. Chef David will teach you how to create this rich dish with all the flair of the Big Easy.Caramelized bananas are the base of this elegant yet simple dessert. Chef David will guide you through making a mouthwatering sauce with brown sugar, butter and rum. Drizzle this sizzling sauce over the bananas and ignite it for a luxurious dessert with a show...

Chef David, Dormont - South Hills

10 reviews

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Make Hand-Crafted Pizza

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

In this engaging cooking class, you'll learn how to make hand-crafted artisan pizza. Chef David will bring the flavors of an authentic Italian kitchen as you learn valuable kitchen skills and techniques.To begin, make the perfect dough and learn how to knead, throw and shape for the perfect pizza base. Choose your desired thickness before adding your desired toppings. You'll make a tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Then top your pie with creamy moz...

Chef David, Dormont - South Hills

10 reviews

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Mother's Day

Italian Risotto Three-Course Meal

$105

Cooking Class

Take your love of lobster to a new level in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Samantha will guide you through a three-course Italian menu as she shares tips and techniques to use in your own kitchen. You'll begin with an appetizer of antipasto salad topped with buttery bocconcini. Next up is lobster risotto served with savory arborio rice. End the evening by taking a torch to a sweet crème brûlée. MENUAntipasto Salad With bocconcini Lobster Risotto With...

Chef Samantha, Carnegie

9 reviews

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Recreate Classic Asian Savory Flavors

$95

Cooking Class

In Chef Jonathan’s hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to combine the trifecta of flavors — salty, savory and sweet — to create a single menu of artful Asian cuisine.Begin with a mushroom dashi soup served with savory garlic tofu and a saliferous combination of soy sauce and fish sauce, all perfumed by the licorice-like notes of star anise. Next, prepare ahi tuna to be served with a mildly sweet lotus root puree and fashion a spicy salmon roll wit...

Chef Jonathan, Pittsburgh

3 reviews

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Mother's Day

Sushi Crash Course

$85

Cooking Class

Create a five-course feast of Japanese sushi favorites in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Patrick. Master the art of Japanese cuisine and learn how to perfect sushi with a variety of jam-packed rolls using fresh and exotic ingredients. You'll learn how to create several rolls, including tuna tataki with sesame, pickled cucumbers and orange-ginger ponzu sauce, a California roll with crab, cucumber and avocado, a Philadelphia roll with salmon and a d...

Chef Patrick, Verona

3 reviews

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Traveling chef

Cook Lobster and Duck With a Master Chef

$75

Cooking Class

Old World flavor gets an upscale presentation in this contemporary Italian cooking class, courtesy of Chef Jerry. With a bit of imagination, you can turn a homestyle meal into a full-fledged gourmet experience! You'll prepare lobster with mango, basmati rice and papaya, and duck breast flavored with red wine and served with sweet potatoes. For dessert, you'll create a creamy butternut squash rice pudding with chocolate chips that redefines Italian sweets.M...

Chef Jerry, Travels to guests within Pittsburgh area

2 reviews

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Traveling chef

Signature French Cuisine

$95

Cooking Class

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlie will guide you as you prepare an elegant menu of classic French dishes using time-honored culinary techniques. Begin by building a rich depth of flavor in a traditional French onion soup with crisp crostini and creamy Gruyère cheese. Next, you will learn how to bake baguette from scratch and prepare a hearty coq au vin with wine, brandy and fresh herbs. For dessert, you will create a patisserie-worthy apple tar...

Chef Charlie, Travels to guests within Pittsburgh area

2 reviews

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Traveling chef

Crafting Chinese Cuisine

$95

Cooking Class

Explore the unique flavors of Chinese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef James will teach you the techniques and recipes to craft classic Chinese dishes from scratch. First, master the art of making dim sum. Craft an assortment of fillings, including pork and shrimp. Then, make savory barbecue pork to stuff bao buns. Learn how to make the perfect fried rice in a wok with eggs, carrots and peas. Craft teriyaki chicken or beef with a homemade sauc...

Chef James, Travels to guests within Pittsburgh area

1 review

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Traveling chef

Make the Best of Basque Cuisine

$95

Cooking Class

A savory spread of Basque-style tapas dishes is yours to create in this exciting cooking class from Chef Emiliano. You'll discover a world of flavors with distinct Spanish influence within a character all its own. Your lesson begins with bocadillos, classic Basque sandwiches featuring sourdough filled with traditional cheeses, and skewers of artichoke hearts and tender shrimp. Prepare a batch of zucchini chips flavored with feta and honey, and for dessert,...

Chef Emiliano, Travels to guests within Pittsburgh area

1 review

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