Providence’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From Warren to Newport, local instructors offer immersive experiences that go beyond basic recipes, diving deep into techniques and regional flavors.
Whether you’re craving Italian pasta techniques from Johnson & Wales experts or plant-based cooking at Cellar at Plant City, Rhode Island’s cooking schools provide personalized instruction that turns passionate food lovers into skilled home cooks.
Discover Providence’s tastiest cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Providence
- Cellar at Plant City
- Chef Walters Cooking School
- Ellie's
- Gracie's Providence
- Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice
- MADE BY ME Cooking School (Warren)
- Newport Cooks (Newport)
- Professor Chef
- Taste Buds Kitchen (East Greenwich)
Cellar at Plant City
What to Expect
Plant-based community cooking and wellness event space
Description
Plant City's Cellar offers plant-based cooking classes and wellness workshops in a community event space located in downtown Providence. Participants explore vegetarian culinary techniques, nutrition programs, and holistic lifestyle sessions in an intimate, educational setting.
Where: Providence | More Info: Cellar at Plant City
Chef Walters Cooking School
What to Expect
Culinary education emphasizing practical cooking logic
Description
Chef Walters Cooking School offers recreational cooking classes in Cranston, Rhode Island, focusing on simplified culinary education since 1995. Located in a local studio, the school provides hands-on learning experiences that help participants develop cooking skills and culinary confidence through interactive, practical instruction.
Where: Providence | More Info: Chef Walters Cooking School
Ellie's
What to Expect
Specialized cake decorating workshops with pre-made cake bases
Description
Intimate cake decorating and macaron-making workshops led by Chef Mikaela Rose in Providence. Hands-on classes focus on specific techniques like buttercream roses, watercolor frosting, and stencil designs, with pre-prepared cakes allowing students to dive directly into advanced decorative skills.
Where: Providence | More Info: Ellie's
Gracie's Providence
What to Expect
Collaborative three-course dinner preparation with professional kitchen team
Description
Professional kitchen staff guide participants through hands-on cooking sessions, teaching culinary techniques while collaboratively preparing a three-course dinner. Attendees work alongside chefs, learn cooking methods, and enjoy their created meal with wine pairings in a communal dining experience.
Where: Providence | More Info: Gracie's Providence
Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice
What to Expect
Professional chef-instructors guiding hands-on culinary skill development
Description
Johnson & Wales University's Chef's Choice program offers hands-on recreational and professional cooking classes led by professional chef-instructors. Classes range from classic French sauce techniques to global cuisines and specialized culinary skills, providing immersive learning experiences in a professional kitchen environment.
Where: Providence | More Info: Johnson & Wales University Chef's Choice
MADE BY ME Cooking School (Warren)
What to Expect
Interactive culinary education for children
Description
Kid-focused cooking school in Warren, RI that transforms kitchen learning into interactive experiences. Hands-on classes teach children culinary skills while expanding their palates and sparking imagination through engaging cooking workshops.
Where: Warren | More Info: MADE BY ME Cooking School
Newport Cooks (Newport)
What to Expect
Professional chef-led interactive cooking experiences
Description
Newport Cooks offers hands-on cooking classes led by professional chefs in an intimate teaching kitchen. Classes range from pasta making and international cuisines to children's summer camps and corporate team-building workshops. Participants learn techniques from renowned local chefs while preparing multi-course menus in a collaborative, skills-focused environment.
Where: Newport | More Info: Newport Cooks
Professor Chef
What to Expect
Exclusively private cooking instruction tailored to student preferences
Description
Private cooking classes in Providence offering personalized instruction for small groups. Each session focuses exclusively on the participants' interests, with instructors creating customized culinary experiences for 1-6 students in an intimate learning environment.
Where: Providence | More Info: Professor Chef
Taste Buds Kitchen (East Greenwich)
What to Expect
BYOB adult cooking classes with family-style menu preparation
Description
Taste Buds Kitchen offers hands-on, 2-hour adult cooking classes in East Greenwich where participants create multi-course menus from scratch. Designed for all skill levels, classes are BYOB and feature friendly chef instructors who guide guests through family-style cooking experiences with various cuisines like pasta making and sushi rolling.
Where: East Greenwich | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen