Livonia’s home cooks are discovering delicious ways to elevate their culinary skills through hands-on cooking classes. From novice kitchen enthusiasts to aspiring home chefs, local cooking schools offer engaging experiences that transform meal preparation into an art form.
Local cooking programs like Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts and nearby Mirepoix Cooking School provide expert instruction in techniques ranging from basic knife skills to sophisticated international cuisine. These classes transform ordinary home kitchens into exciting learning environments.
Discover your next culinary adventure in metro Detroit!
Featured Cooking Classes in Livonia
- Cake Crumbs
- Experience Cooking (Farmington Hills)
- Mirepoix Cooking School (Farmington Hills)
- Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
- Sprouting Chefs
- Zingerman's BAKE! (Ann Arbor)
Cake Crumbs
What to Expect
Interactive cake decorating parties with take-home desserts
Description
Cake Crumbs offers interactive cake decorating parties and classes in their Southfield cake studio. Participants learn custom cake design techniques while creating personalized desserts. Guests can decorate their own cakes, cookies, or cupcakes and take home their delicious creations.
Where: Livonia | More Info: Cake Crumbs
Experience Cooking (Farmington Hills)
What to Expect
Professional chef's private home kitchen classroom
Description
Intimate hands-on cooking classes hosted in Chef Jessica's custom-designed home kitchen, accommodating 8-11 participants. Students actively prepare gourmet meals under professional guidance, learning techniques while creating complete multi-course dishes. The private kitchen setting offers personalized culinary instruction with a professional chef's direct involvement.
Where: Farmington Hills | More Info: Experience Cooking
Mirepoix Cooking School (Farmington Hills)
What to Expect
Interactive culinary experiences with professional chef instruction
Description
Mirepoix Cooking School offers immersive hands-on culinary experiences in a state-of-the-art professional kitchen. Guests explore diverse international cuisines through interactive cooking classes, ranging from Brazilian steakhouse techniques to Spanish tapas and Greek specialties. The school provides a welcoming environment for home cooks to learn professional-level skills with expert chef guidance.
Where: Farmington Hills | More Info: Mirepoix Cooking School
Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
What to Expect
Professional-grade culinary training with industry-standard kitchen facilities
Description
Professional culinary education program at Schoolcraft College offering comprehensive training in commercial kitchen techniques, professional food preparation, and hospitality management. Students learn through hands-on instruction in state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, developing skills across classical and contemporary culinary approaches.
Where: Livonia | More Info: Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
Sprouting Chefs
What to Expect
Dietitian-led youth cooking instruction with locally sourced ingredients
Description
Hands-on cooking classes for children ages 8-16 led by a registered dietitian in Ann Arbor. Small classes limited to 9 participants focus on from-scratch cooking, using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Sessions take place in a church kitchen, offering comprehensive culinary learning experiences with recipe packets and meal tastings.
Where: Livonia | More Info: Sprouting Chefs
Zingerman's BAKE! (Ann Arbor)
What to Expect
Small-batch baking instruction with expert Zingerman's instructors
Description
Zingerman's BAKE! offers hands-on baking classes in Ann Arbor, featuring expert-led workshops that cover everything from strudel and brioche to bagels and fruit tarts. Small class sizes ensure individual attention, with students learning beloved Bakehouse recipes and taking home ample baked goods.
Where: Ann Arbor | More Info: Zingerman's BAKE!