Cincinnati’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform home chefs into kitchen maestros. From downtown to Over-the-Rhine, local cooking schools offer diverse experiences that celebrate the city’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned cook, Cincinnati’s cooking classes provide expert instruction in techniques ranging from classic Midwestern comfort food to international cuisine. Local schools like Peachy’s Health Smart and Cincinnati COOKS! make learning delicious and fun.
Discover Cincinnati’s tastiest cooking classes now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Cincinnati
- Cincinnati COOKS! - Freestore Foodbank
- Flourish Culinary Services
- Out of Thyme
- Peachy's Health Smart
- Tablespoon Cooking Company
- The Cooking School at Jungle Jim's
- Turner Farm
Cincinnati COOKS! - Freestore Foodbank
What to Expect
Job training program preparing unemployed individuals for culinary careers
Description
Free 10-week culinary job training program for under- and unemployed individuals, providing comprehensive commercial kitchen skills and professional development. Students learn food safety, knife techniques, and industry preparedness while preparing meals for Kids Cafe after-school programs. Graduates have secured positions in over 200 local culinary institutions.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Cincinnati COOKS! - Freestore Foodbank
Flourish Culinary Services
What to Expect
Cancer-focused cooking classes with nutritional support
Description
Cincinnati-based culinary education service offering custom cooking classes across virtual, in-person, and private formats. Specializes in personalized instruction with group sizes between 6-12 participants, including unique cancer-focused nutrition workshops developed in partnership with local support organizations.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Flourish Culinary Services
Out of Thyme
What to Expect
Personal chef-led interactive cooking experiences
Description
Out of Thyme offers hands-on cooking classes in Cincinnati, featuring chef-led workshops that transform home cooks into culinary enthusiasts. Located in a welcoming kitchen studio, classes cover diverse techniques from basic skills to specialty cuisines, with an emphasis on creating delicious, from-scratch meals using high-quality ingredients.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Out of Thyme
Peachy's Health Smart
What to Expect
Dietitian-guided international cooking workshops with nutritional expertise
Description
Nutrition-focused cooking classes led by a registered dietitian, showcasing global cuisine through hands-on workshops that emphasize healthy, flavorful meal preparation. Classes feature international recipes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Veggie Egg Rolls, and Thai Basil Chicken, with an educational approach to balanced cooking.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Peachy's Health Smart
Tablespoon Cooking Company
What to Expect
Professional chef-led interactive cooking workshops
Description
Cincinnati-based cooking school offering hands-on classes led by professional chefs in an interactive teaching kitchen. Classes cover diverse skill levels and culinary techniques, with a focus on making cooking accessible and enjoyable through personalized instruction.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Tablespoon Cooking Company
The Cooking School at Jungle Jim's
What to Expect
Intimate cooking classes inside international grocery market
Description
Cincinnati's award-winning cooking school offers hands-on and demonstration classes where students prepare full menus in small groups of two. Located inside Jungle Jim's International Market, classes span 2-2.5 hours and include recipe packets, wine pairings, and generous tastings prepared by experienced chef instructors.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: The Cooking School at Jungle Jim's
Turner Farm
What to Expect
State-of-the-art teaching kitchen in a historic 100-year-old barn
Description
Turner Farm's Teaching Kitchen hosts intimate, hands-on cooking classes inside a renovated 100-year-old barn. Students prepare seasonal meals using ingredients grown on-site or sourced from nearby farms. With two-person workstations and a multi-camera demo area, the farm-to-table classes blend rustic charm with culinary technique.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Turner Farm