Amherst’s culinary scene bursts with hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring home chefs and passionate food enthusiasts. From technique workshops to specialized cuisine classes, local cooking experiences offer delicious ways to expand kitchen skills right in Western New York.
Whether you’re a UB student eager to master basic techniques or a local foodie wanting to explore regional recipes, Amherst’s cooking classes provide engaging, skill-building experiences tailored to diverse culinary interests and skill levels.
Discover Amherst’s tasty cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Amherst
- Artisan Culinary Loft (Buffalo)
- Culinary Arts Center (Buffalo)
- Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (Niagara Falls)
- Thyme-N-Honey (Buffalo)
Artisan Culinary Loft (Buffalo)
What to Expect
Customizable culinary event space with demonstration and hands-on workshop options
Description
Buffalo's Artisan Culinary Loft offers two distinctive cooking class formats: demonstration-style sessions for up to 16 participants and hands-on workshops where teams collaboratively prepare multi-course gourmet meals. Located in a state-of-the-art showroom, the venue provides interactive culinary experiences ranging from chef-led technique demonstrations to team-building cooking competitions.
Where: Buffalo | More Info: Artisan Culinary Loft
Culinary Arts Center (Buffalo)
What to Expect
Themed international and specialty cuisine cooking workshops
Description
Buffalo's Culinary Arts Center offers hands-on cooking classes with diverse themes ranging from international cuisines like Argentine barbecue and Tuscan summer to specialized workshops like Honey Bourbon Infused Elegance. Interactive two-hour sessions provide immersive culinary experiences where participants learn and prepare multi-course meals in a professional kitchen setting.
Where: Buffalo | More Info: Culinary Arts Center
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (Niagara Falls)
What to Expect
Professional culinary training within community college setting
Description
Professional culinary training program at Niagara County Community College offering comprehensive hands-on education in commercial cooking techniques, restaurant management, and hospitality skills. Students learn in state-of-the-art kitchen facilities with professional-grade equipment and industry-standard curriculum.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Thyme-N-Honey (Buffalo)
What to Expect
Interactive culinary demonstrations with entertaining chef duo
Description
Thyme-N-Honey offers hands-on and demonstration-style cooking classes in Buffalo, featuring diverse culinary experiences from Mexican and Mediterranean cuisines to specialized technique workshops. Chefs Steve and Corey create personalized, engaging classes that focus on teaching practical cooking skills in a relaxed professional environment.
Where: Buffalo | More Info: Thyme-N-Honey