Lexington’s culinary scene offers passionate home cooks and aspiring chefs delightful opportunities to sharpen their kitchen skills. From traditional Bluegrass techniques to contemporary cooking methods, local classes provide hands-on learning experiences that transform meal preparation.
Local venues like Stuarto’s Olive Oil, Phil Dunn Cooks, and Come To The Table offer diverse cooking workshops that cater to different skill levels and culinary interests across the Lexington-Fayette community.
Discover Lexington’s tastiest cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Lexington-Fayette
- Come To The Table (Lexington)
- FoodChain (Lexington)
- La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering (Lexington)
- Phil Dunn Cooks (Lexington)
- Stuarto's Olive Oil (Lexington)
- The Learning Kitchen (Lexington)
- UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (Lexington)
Lexington-Fayette Cooking Classes
Come To The Table (Lexington)
What to Expect
Personalized cooking instruction with flexible group and private class formats
Description
Intimate Lexington cooking studio offering hands-on culinary workshops featuring interactive group classes, private group experiences, and gift card options for cooking enthusiasts. Local instructors guide participants through skill-building techniques and engaging meal preparation sessions.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Come To The Table
FoodChain (Lexington)
What to Expect
Community-driven cooking classes with seasonal local produce
Description
FoodChain offers free community cooking classes focusing on seasonal, local produce and nutrition education. Held monthly in their Lexington kitchen, these hands-on workshops teach participants how to prepare diverse recipes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients while building culinary confidence.
Where: Lexington | More Info: FoodChain
La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering (Lexington)
What to Expect
Multi-generational cooking workshops with regional and international cuisine focus
Description
La Bonne Vie offers hands-on cooking classes in Lexington featuring diverse experiences like parent-child workshops, international cuisine lessons, and specialized culinary series. Their interactive classes range from kid-friendly sushi making to Appalachian chef's table events with bourbon pairings, emphasizing skill-building and cultural exploration.
Where: Lexington | More Info: La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering
Phil Dunn Cooks (Lexington)
What to Expect
Personal instruction from chef with 40+ years of culinary experience
Description
Phil Dunn Cooks offers intimate cooking classes in Lexington, featuring hands-on instruction from a seasoned local chef with decades of culinary passion. Classes cover diverse cuisines and techniques, allowing participants to learn practical skills in a personalized kitchen environment.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Phil Dunn Cooks
Stuarto's Olive Oil (Lexington)
What to Expect
Specialty olive oil and vinegar-focused culinary instruction
Description
Monthly hands-on cooking classes at Stuarto's Olive Oil showcase creative ways to incorporate specialty olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, and salts into home-cooked meals. Professional instructors guide participants through four-course menus using pre-prepped ingredients in an intimate learning environment.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Stuarto's Olive Oil
The Learning Kitchen (Lexington)
What to Expect
Kentucky-focused seasonal cooking education
Description
University of Kentucky's Learning Kitchen offers hands-on seasonal cooking workshops that explore local agriculture and Kentucky-grown foods. Programs connect students, faculty, and community organizations through interactive culinary experiences focused on sustainability and local food systems.
Where: Lexington | More Info: The Learning Kitchen
UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (Lexington)
What to Expect
State-of-the-art teaching kitchen with diabetes nutrition focus
Description
Free diabetes-focused cooking classes at the UK Food Connection's Learning Kitchen, designed to help individuals with diabetes learn nutritional cooking techniques. Participants prepare and share seasonal meals while receiving expert guidance from Chef Tem Burikhanov, focusing on healthy lifestyle management through culinary education.
Where: Lexington | More Info: UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center
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