Hampton Roads’ culinary enthusiasts can ignite their cooking passion through diverse local classes. From professional kitchens to intimate teaching spaces, aspiring chefs discover hands-on learning experiences that transform ordinary home cooking into extraordinary culinary adventures.
Local instructors like Cooking with Jacqui and Matthew May’s Teaching Kitchen offer tailored lessons across Hampton’s vibrant food scene. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned home cook, these classes provide skill-building opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment.
Explore Hampton’s delicious cooking class opportunities now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Hampton
- Casual Gourmet
- Cooking with Jacqui (Virginia Beach)
- Culinary Connections - Easterseals PORT Health
- Matthew May's Teaching Kitchen (Virginia Beach)
Casual Gourmet
What to Expect
Professional teaching kitchen with industry-seasoned chef instructors
Description
Hands-on cooking classes at the Culinary Institute of Virginia feature professional chef instructors guiding small groups through interactive culinary experiences. Students learn techniques in a fully equipped professional kitchen, with classes designed to build confidence and skills for home cooking across various skill levels.
Where: Hampton | More Info: Casual Gourmet
Cooking with Jacqui (Virginia Beach)
What to Expect
Personalized cooking instruction by local Virginia Beach culinary expert
Description
Local Virginia Beach cooking instructor Jacqui offers hands-on group and private cooking classes focused on creating delicious meals in an energetic, fun kitchen environment. Classes cover diverse recipes from Beef Bourguignon to blackened fish tacos, emphasizing practical cooking skills and enjoyable learning experiences.
Where: Virginia Beach | More Info: Cooking with Jacqui
Culinary Connections - Easterseals PORT Health
What to Expect
Disability-informed culinary training with therapeutic skill-building approach
Description
Innovative culinary education program designed for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and specialized populations. Offers hands-on cooking classes that teach kitchen skills, nutritional literacy, and social communication through structured, adaptive learning experiences across multiple course formats.
Where: Hampton | More Info: Culinary Connections - Easterseals PORT Health
Matthew May's Teaching Kitchen (Virginia Beach)
What to Expect
Handcrafted bourbon cocktail cooking classes with paired menu experiences
Description
Matthew May's Teaching Kitchen offers intimate, private cooking classes in Virginia Beach, featuring specialized workshops like handcrafted bourbon cocktail experiences, fresh pasta-making, and family cooking sessions. Chef Matthew's hands-on classes emphasize personal technique, cultural exploration, and interactive culinary learning in a private kitchen setting.
Where: Virginia Beach | More Info: Matthew May's Teaching Kitchen