Napa Valley’s culinary scene goes far beyond wine tastings. Local cooking classes invite food enthusiasts to transform fresh, seasonal ingredients into extraordinary dishes, leveraging the region’s world-renowned agricultural bounty and passionate chef community.
From intimate kitchen workshops at PLAYTE Kitchen to professional training at the Culinary Institute of America, Napa offers diverse cooking experiences that celebrate local flavors and techniques unique to California’s premier food destination.
Discover Napa’s delicious cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Napa
- Cakebread Cellars (Rutherford)
- Cooking with Julie
- Culinary Institute of America (St. Helena)
- Napa Valley Cooking School
- Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy - Napa Corps
- PLAYTE Kitchen
Cakebread Cellars (Rutherford)
What to Expect
Wine country cooking classes with winery chef instruction
Description
Cakebread Cellars offers private, hands-on cooking classes led by winery chefs in their Napa Valley kitchen. Participants collaborate in meal preparation, tour the winery, and enjoy a multi-course plated meal paired with Cakebread wines, accommodating small groups of 10-40 guests.
Where: Rutherford | More Info: Cakebread Cellars
Cooking with Julie
What to Expect
Wine Country seasonal ingredient-focused cooking workshops
Description
Napa Valley-based cooking classes showcase seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients through hands-on culinary experiences. Intimate workshops highlight regional produce from farmers' markets and small family farms, teaching cooking techniques and seasonal preparation methods.
Where: Napa | More Info: Cooking with Julie
Culinary Institute of America (St. Helena)
What to Expect
Professional culinary training in premier Napa Valley teaching kitchen
Description
Professional culinary training center offering immersive, hands-on cooking education in a world-renowned teaching kitchen. Students master advanced techniques through comprehensive programs, working alongside experienced chef-instructors in state-of-the-art facilities at the Napa Valley campus.
Where: St. Helena | More Info: Culinary Institute of America
Napa Valley Cooking School
What to Expect
Personalized culinary training in world-renowned Napa Valley food and wine region
Description
Professional culinary training program at Napa Valley College offering comprehensive Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management education. Students gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment with personalized instruction from experienced faculty, including Executive Chef Elena Sirignano. The program provides Certificate of Achievement and Associate's Degree options tailored to aspiring culinarians.
Where: Napa | More Info: Napa Valley Cooking School
Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy - Napa Corps
What to Expect
Job recovery and professional culinary training for individuals overcoming personal challenges
Description
A 12-week culinary job training program for adults recovering from homelessness and substance abuse, offering intensive hands-on professional kitchen training. Students receive ServSafe certification, industry mentorship, and comprehensive job placement support in hospitality careers.
Where: Napa | More Info: Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy - Napa Corps
PLAYTE Kitchen
What to Expect
Wine country culinary workshops with farm-fresh ingredient focus
Description
Hands-on cooking classes in Napa Valley that blend culinary instruction with interactive learning, focusing on technique and local ingredients. Participants prepare complete meals in a professional kitchen environment with personalized guidance from experienced chefs.
Where: Napa | More Info: PLAYTE Kitchen