North Charleston’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform home cooks into kitchen pros. From Lowcountry techniques to international cuisines, local cooking schools offer immersive experiences for food enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned home chef, Charleston’s cooking schools provide expert instruction in state-of-the-art kitchens. Learn professional techniques, explore regional flavors, and unleash your inner culinary artist right here in the Lowcountry.
Discover Charleston’s tastiest cooking classes now!
Featured Cooking Classes in North Charleston
- Culinary Institute of Charleston - Trident Technical College (Charleston)
- In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner (Charleston)
- Indigenius Cuisine (Charleston)
- The Chef & The Dish (Charleston)
- The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry (Charleston)
- The Cook's Station (Charleston)
- Young Chefs Academy (Charleston)
- Zero George Cooking School (Charleston)
Culinary Institute of Charleston - Trident Technical College (Charleston)
What to Expect
Two-campus professional culinary training with industry-aligned curriculum
Description
Professional culinary training program at Trident Technical College featuring comprehensive associate degree and certificate options in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality management. Students receive hands-on instruction in expertly-equipped facilities across two campuses, guided by experienced chef instructors with deep industry connections.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Culinary Institute of Charleston - Trident Technical College
In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner (Charleston)
What to Expect
Lowcountry-inspired cooking classes in a showcase kitchen
Description
Chef Bob Waggoner's downtown Charleston showcase kitchen offers intimate, hands-on cooking classes where participants cook alongside the chef, preparing seasonal Lowcountry-inspired tasting menus. Classes emphasize technique and confidence-building without the pressure of recipes or cleanup, creating a relaxed, interactive culinary experience.
Where: Charleston | More Info: In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner
Indigenius Cuisine (Charleston)
What to Expect
Seasonal Lowcountry ingredient-focused cooking experiences
Description
Indigenius Cuisine offers hands-on cooking classes in Charleston, highlighting regional Lowcountry cuisine and international culinary traditions. Small group sessions (5-guest minimum) provide intimate, personalized instruction where participants prepare and then enjoy a three-course meal. Themes range from Southern traditions to European-inspired cuisines like Tuscan and French cooking.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Indigenius Cuisine
The Chef & The Dish (Charleston)
What to Expect
Live international chef-led video cooking experiences from home kitchen
Description
Private virtual cooking classes connecting Charleston home cooks with international chefs via live video. Participants learn authentic recipes from global cuisines like Italian, Thai, Mexican, and Moroccan, receiving detailed shopping lists and experiencing one-on-one culinary instruction from around the world.
Where: Charleston | More Info: The Chef & The Dish
The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry (Charleston)
What to Expect
Lowcountry cuisine-focused cooking instruction
Description
Lowcountry cooking classes located in Mount Pleasant offering hands-on culinary instruction focused on regional South Carolina cuisine and techniques. Students learn local recipes and cooking methods in a dedicated teaching kitchen near Charleston.
Where: Charleston | More Info: The Cooking Schools: Lowcountry
The Cook's Station (Charleston)
What to Expect
Professional chefs with international culinary training
Description
Charleston's culinary hub offers hands-on cooking classes led by experienced chefs with diverse backgrounds. Students explore techniques ranging from Italian traditions to Caribbean cuisines in an interactive teaching kitchen. Multi-camera demo setups and intimate class sizes ensure personalized culinary instruction.
Where: Charleston | More Info: The Cook's Station
Young Chefs Academy (Charleston)
What to Expect
Kid-focused culinary education with comprehensive skill-building curriculum
Description
Young Chefs Academy offers hands-on cooking classes for children and teens in Charleston, teaching fundamental culinary skills through interactive, age-appropriate workshops. Students learn kitchen safety, recipe preparation, and cooking techniques in a supportive environment designed to build confidence and creativity.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Young Chefs Academy
Zero George Cooking School (Charleston)
What to Expect
Boutique hotel-based cooking instruction in historic Charleston
Description
Zero George Cooking School offers intimate, demonstration-style culinary classes inside a historic Charleston hotel. Chefs guide students through sophisticated techniques using local Lowcountry ingredients, with hands-on experiences in an elegant, historic kitchen setting.
Where: Charleston | More Info: Zero George Cooking School