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Up your culinary game at these Tampa Bay area cooking classes

Learn to make European classics, tasty treats, and cheesy delights across TBAY.

A family prepares ingredients during a cooking class, including parents and children. An instructor looks on from the other side of the table as metallic bowls cover the surface with brightly colored ingredients. Signage lines the back wall with "AJ's Kitchen Drawer" written.

Try a cooking class for a special occasion, to improve your skills, or to bring the family together. | Photo by AJ’s Kitchen Drawer

Whether you’re chasing a Michelin Star or just a little more variation in your recipe rolodex, there’s something for every chef in the Tampa Bay area. These classes are sure to impress your friends, keep you feeling inspired in the kitchen, and offer the chance to connect with those closest to you.

Let’s see what’s on the menu:

AJ’s Kitchen Drawer | $80+ | The Town ‘N’ Country spot has a wide range of offerings, including kids camps, lessons for teens on trending TikTok foods, cooking with wine, geographically-specific classes, and private events (like birthday parties).

Casa di Mazzaro | $85 | This independent kitchenware store offers cooking supplies + a wide range of classes. Upcoming sessions have a Mediterranean focus, with Spanish, Greek, and French cuisine all on the agenda.

Cheeseology | $75+ | Opened in 2024, Ybor City now has a place to make your own cheese. Classes come with tastings — of course — and the option of wine add-ons, pizza classes + group discounts.

A cheese board and a range of unopened cheeses at Cheeseology in Ybor. The board has the business name, and there are over a dozen cheeses on the table, including parmesan, gruyere, brie, and cheddar.

Cheeseology was inspired by a 2022 trip to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. | Photo by Cheeseology Tampa

Cozymeal | $69+ | With offerings in 120+ US cities, Cozymeal helps connect budding chefs with local experts, including a wealth of options in Tampa and St. Pete. Knife skills, sushi workshops, and recipes from “The Bear” all feature throughout the extensive listings.

Sur La Table | $69+ | The lavish kitchenware store’s Hyde Park Village location offers a whole host of lessons, including its popular date night series + culinary journeys to foreign flavors.

Sweet Bites Baking School | $60+ | Indulge your sweet tooth with in-person or online classes, decorating workshops, and private events. This is a great one for families.

Wendy Wesley Nutrition | $39+ | A celebrated nutrition expert, Wesley offers a range of health-focused classes and food advice at public + private kitchens around St. Pete.

Did we miss any? Let us know.

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