Ann Arbor’s culinary scene thrives with passionate cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From downtown studios to cozy neighborhood spaces, local schools offer diverse experiences that capture the city’s vibrant food culture.
Whether you’re craving plant-based techniques at Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen or traditional baking skills at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, these classes provide hands-on learning that goes beyond basic recipes, celebrating Michigan’s rich gastronomic traditions.
Discover Ann Arbor’s delicious cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen
- Mirepoix Cooking School
- Sprouting Chefs
- The Lakehouse Bakery
- Zingerman's Bakehouse
Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen
What to Expect
Customizable virtual and in-person vegan cooking instruction
Description
Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen offers personalized, hands-on vegan cooking classes in both virtual and in-person formats. Participants learn whole-food plant-based recipes through 90-minute sessions, with options to cook alongside the instructor in their own kitchen or in a shared space.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen
Mirepoix Cooking School
What to Expect
Interactive, chef-led hands-on cooking workshops
Description
Metro Detroit's premier culinary education center offering hands-on cooking classes where participants actively prepare multi-course meals under professional chef guidance. Students learn professional techniques through interactive experiences using high-quality ingredients from Holiday Market, with classes spanning global cuisines and skill levels.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Mirepoix Cooking School
Sprouting Chefs
What to Expect
Dietitian-led youth cooking instruction with locally sourced ingredients
Description
Hands-on cooking classes for children ages 8-16 in Ann Arbor, led by a registered dietitian. Small classes limited to 9 participants focus on from-scratch meal preparation, using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Students learn culinary skills in a church kitchen, preparing complete dishes they can enjoy during or after class.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Sprouting Chefs
The Lakehouse Bakery
What to Expect
Chef-led baking classes with diverse skill-building workshops
Description
The Lakehouse Bakery offers hands-on baking classes led by Chef Keegan, covering techniques for creating pastries, pies, pasta, and other culinary skills. Classes range from home baker fundamentals to specialized topics, with options for private events and community library lecture series across multiple local libraries.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: The Lakehouse Bakery
Zingerman's Bakehouse
What to Expect
Comprehensive baking education with both in-person and virtual class formats
Description
Zingerman's Bakehouse offers hands-on baking classes at BAKE!, their onsite teaching school for home bakers and cooks. Classes cover bread baking, pastry making, and cooking techniques in both in-person and virtual formats, showcasing artisanal baking techniques learned over 30 years of crafting full-flavored breads and pastries.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Zingerman's Bakehouse