Charleston’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that capture the heart of Lowcountry cuisine. From traditional Gullah techniques to modern Southern innovations, local chefs are eager to share their craft with aspiring home cooks and culinary enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned home chef, Charleston’s cooking schools offer diverse experiences that transform kitchen skills and celebrate the region’s rich gastronomic heritage. Local instructors bring passion and expertise to every chopping board and sauté pan.
Discover Charleston’s tastiest cooking classes now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Charleston
- Carolina Cookery
- In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner
- Indigenius Cuisine
- Spiced Culinary Creations LLC
- The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry
- The Cook's Station
- Young Chefs Academy
Carolina Cookery
What to Expect
Authentic Gullah Geechee culinary education
Description
Charleston-based cooking school specializing in Gullah Geechee cuisine, offering hands-on classes that explore traditional Lowcountry cooking techniques and cultural heritage. Participants learn authentic Southern recipes while experiencing the rich culinary traditions of coastal South Carolina.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Carolina Cookery
In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner
What to Expect
Lowcountry-inspired interactive cooking experiences with professional chef guidance
Description
Chef Bob Waggoner hosts intimate, hands-on cooking classes in his downtown Charleston showcase kitchen, where participants cook alongside the chef to prepare seasonal Lowcountry-inspired tasting menus. Classes focus on building culinary confidence through interactive, pressure-free experiences that blend technique and local ingredients.
Where: Charleston | More Info: In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner
Indigenius Cuisine
What to Expect
Home-based cooking classes with chef-guided cultural cuisine experiences
Description
Indigenius Cuisine offers intimate, hands-on cooking classes in Charleston that immerse participants in culinary traditions, focusing on themed experiences like Tuscan, French, and Southern cuisines. Small group sessions (5-guest minimum) guide students through complete 3-course meal preparation in a home-based setting, culminating in a shared dining experience using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Indigenius Cuisine
Spiced Culinary Creations LLC
What to Expect
Mobile, personalized cooking instruction in client's home kitchen
Description
Private, in-home cooking lessons in Charleston that bring culinary education directly to your kitchen. Chef Katie sources local Lowcountry ingredients and offers interactive classes covering regional cuisines, basic techniques, and diverse cooking styles. Hands-on instruction tailored for groups, families, and team-building events.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Spiced Culinary Creations LLC
The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry
What to Expect
Specialized Lowcountry cuisine instruction
Description
Lowcountry cooking classes in Mount Pleasant offering hands-on culinary instruction focused on regional South Carolina cuisine. Located in a dedicated teaching kitchen, classes explore traditional Lowcountry recipes and techniques with interactive, skills-based workshops.
Where: Charleston | More Info: The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry
The Cook's Station
What to Expect
Multi-chef instruction with diverse culinary expertise
Description
Charleston's culinary hub offers hands-on cooking classes led by experienced chefs with diverse backgrounds. Participants learn techniques and recipes across multiple cuisines, from Italian traditions to Caribbean flavors, in an interactive teaching kitchen environment.
Where: Charleston | More Info: The Cook's Station
Young Chefs Academy
What to Expect
Kid-focused culinary education with comprehensive skills training
Description
Young Chefs Academy offers interactive cooking classes for kids and teens in Charleston, focusing on hands-on culinary skills, kitchen safety, and recipe development. Students learn fundamental cooking techniques through engaging, age-appropriate workshops that transform basic ingredients into creative dishes.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Young Chefs Academy