Milwaukee’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform home cooks into kitchen maestros. From fresh pasta workshops at Semolina to artisan techniques at More Happy Kitchens, the city’s food education landscape offers something for every aspiring chef.
Whether you’re a novice looking to master basic skills or an experienced cook seeking advanced techniques, Milwaukee’s cooking schools like MATC Culinary Arts and Sage Harvest Cooking School provide immersive, skill-building experiences across diverse cuisine styles.
Discover Milwaukee’s tastiest cooking class adventures below!
Featured Cooking Classes in Milwaukee
- Batter and Mac
- MATC Culinary Arts
- Milwaukee Public Market
- More Happy Kitchens
- Sage Harvest Cooking School
- Semolina - Pasta & Pantry
Batter and Mac
What to Expect
Paired learning workstations with small class sizes
Description
Hands-on baking and cooking classes in Milwaukee's Menomonee Falls, designed for paired learning with intimate class sizes of 18 students. Instructors provide personalized attention while students slice, chop, pipe, and bake together, with optional beer and wine available for adults.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Batter and Mac
MATC Culinary Arts
What to Expect
On-campus restaurant and lunch service training environments
Description
MATC's two-year Culinary Arts associate degree program offers comprehensive professional culinary training through hands-on kitchen experiences. Students learn culinary techniques, food service management, and industry skills by participating in on-campus restaurant operations like Cuisine and International Foods lunch service.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: MATC Culinary Arts
Milwaukee Public Market
What to Expect
Diverse cooking classes with professional chefs across global cuisines
Description
The Milwaukee Public Market offers both hands-on and demonstration-style cooking classes covering diverse culinary themes. Classes range from international cuisine explorations like Spanish, Southeast Asian, and Mediterranean cooking to specialized skill workshops in knife techniques, seasonal ingredient preparation, and artisan food creation.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Milwaukee Public Market
More Happy Kitchens
What to Expect
Multi-county kids cooking classes with developmental skill-building approach
Description
Milwaukee-based cooking classes designed exclusively for children ages 2-13, focusing on foundational kitchen skills, creativity, and independence. Interactive workshops span multiple county locations, using high-quality ingredients and welcoming children of all abilities. Sessions range from toddler-friendly cooking play to themed classes like holiday treats and love-inspired recipes.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: More Happy Kitchens
Sage Harvest Cooking School
What to Expect
Culinary science-driven cooking instruction with cultural exploration
Description
Milwaukee-based cooking school offering multi-ethnic, hands-on classes that blend culinary science, nutrition, and cultural exploration. Classes range from knife skills and vegetarian cooking to food as medicine, with a focus on teaching techniques beyond traditional recipes.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Sage Harvest Cooking School
Semolina - Pasta & Pantry
What to Expect
Sicilian grandmother's traditional pasta-making techniques
Description
Intimate pasta-making workshops at Semolina showcase traditional techniques learned from the owner's Sicilian grandmother. Limited to 6 students per class, these hands-on sessions cover classic egg dough, hand-shaped pasta, ravioli, and gnocchi preparation. Each class includes wine, sauce demonstrations, and take-home pasta.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Semolina - Pasta & Pantry