Rhode Island’s culinary scene bursts with flavor through hands-on cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From Providence’s bustling neighborhoods to coastal towns, local cooking schools offer unique opportunities to sharpen skills and explore gastronomic creativity.
Aspiring cooks can dive into professional-level instruction at renowned venues like Johnson & Wales University and Chef Walters Cooking School. These programs provide immersive experiences that blend technique, local ingredients, and Rhode Island’s rich culinary heritage.
Discover Rhode Island’s tastiest cooking adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Pawtucket
- Chef Walters Cooking School (Providence)
- Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice (Providence)
- Newport Cooks (Newport)
- Professor Chef (Providence)
- Taste Buds Kitchen (East Greenwich)
Chef Walters Cooking School (Providence)
What to Expect
Recreational cooking education with 30+ years of restaurant industry expertise
Description
Chef Walters Cooking School offers recreational cooking classes in Cranston, Rhode Island, providing hands-on culinary education since 1995. The school focuses on simplifying cooking techniques and inspiring participants to develop practical kitchen skills through interactive, knowledge-driven sessions.
Where: Providence | More Info: Chef Walters Cooking School
Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice (Providence)
What to Expect
Professional culinary education facility with diverse cooking workshop formats
Description
Johnson & Wales University's Chef's Choice offers professional-level recreational cooking classes in a comprehensive teaching kitchen. Hands-on workshops cover global cuisines, French techniques, pastry skills, and professional kitchen fundamentals, led by expert chef-instructors. Classes range from three-hour recreational sessions to multi-day professional intensives.
Where: Providence | More Info: Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice
Newport Cooks (Newport)
What to Expect
Professional chef-led interactive cooking instruction
Description
Newport Cooks offers hands-on cooking classes led by professional chefs in an engaging, interactive kitchen setting. From pasta making and international cuisines to children's summer camps and corporate team-building workshops, the school provides diverse culinary learning experiences for all skill levels.
Where: Newport | More Info: Newport Cooks
Professor Chef (Providence)
What to Expect
Private home kitchen cooking lessons with award-winning chef
Description
Intimate, private cooking classes hosted in Chef Phil and Malinda's home kitchen in North Providence. Guests enjoy hands-on experience preparing full multi-course meals with personalized instruction from a Johnson & Wales-trained chef. Classes cover diverse themes like 'Dinner in Tuscany' and 'Cooking with Wine', with opportunities for active participation and technique learning.
Where: Providence | More Info: Professor Chef
Taste Buds Kitchen (East Greenwich)
What to Expect
Multi-generational cooking experiences in a fully equipped studio kitchen
Description
Taste Buds Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes and culinary experiences for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Their custom-designed kitchen studio hosts interactive sessions including kids' summer camps, adult cooking classes, birthday parties, and corporate team-building events. Participants learn essential cooking skills while preparing multi-course menus from scratch in a welcoming, skill-building environment.
Where: East Greenwich | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen