Corpus Christi’s culinary scene blends Gulf Coast flavors with hands-on learning opportunities. Local cooking enthusiasts can explore diverse techniques through professional and community-based classes that celebrate the region’s rich gastronomic heritage.
From TX Culinary Institute’s professional training to Del Mar College Culinary Arts programs, aspiring chefs and home cooks discover exciting pathways to expand their kitchen skills across the Coastal Bend.
Discover delicious cooking classes in Corpus Christi now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Corpus Christi
- Coastal Bend Food Bank
- Del Mar College Culinary Arts
- Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
- TX Culinary Institute
Coastal Bend Food Bank
What to Expect
Vegetarian cooking skills with nutrition education focus
Description
Coastal Bend Food Bank's Back2Basics Cooking Class series offers vegetarian cooking instruction for adults, focusing on skills like making vegetables taste great, utilizing fresh herbs, and mastering stress-free meal planning. The hands-on workshop allows participants to learn culinary techniques at their own comfort level.
Where: Corpus Christi | More Info: Coastal Bend Food Bank
Del Mar College Culinary Arts
What to Expect
Ultramodern 59,561 sq. ft. Hospitality and Culinary Institute
Description
Del Mar College's Culinary Arts program offers comprehensive professional training through an Associate of Applied Science degree and Level II Cook/Baker certificate. Located in the 59,561 sq. ft. Hospitality and Culinary Institute, students gain hands-on experience in ultramodern kitchen labs, a public restaurant, and a coffee shop, preparing for careers in the food industry.
Where: Corpus Christi | More Info: Del Mar College Culinary Arts
Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
What to Expect
Expert-led Filipino lumpia preparation workshop
Description
Filipino lumpia cooking class hosted at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures, offering hands-on instruction in traditional Filipino culinary techniques. Participants learn ingredient preparation, authentic folding methods, and create their own lumpia under expert guidance from Mimi Kitchenboss.
Where: Corpus Christi | More Info: Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
TX Culinary Institute
What to Expect
Multi-week summer cooking camps for youth
Description
Corpus Christi's TX Culinary Institute offers diverse cooking classes spanning summer camps for kids, specialized baking workshops, and international 'Cook & Cork' themed culinary experiences. Their hands-on classes cover global cuisines like Mexican, Vietnamese, Italian, and French, with evening sessions that include wine pairings and interactive cooking.
Where: Corpus Christi | More Info: TX Culinary Institute