Rochester’s culinary scene bursts with hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring home chefs and curious food enthusiasts. From downtown’s Rochester Commissary to neighborhood cooking spaces, local kitchens offer diverse classes that transform cooking from routine to creative adventure.
Whether mastering Finger Lakes regional techniques or exploring international cuisines, Rochester’s cooking classes provide skill-building experiences for every palate. Rochester Brainery and Proietti’s Italian Restaurant host engaging workshops that turn passionate food lovers into confident culinary creators.
Discover Rochester’s delicious cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Rochester
Proietti's Italian Restaurant
What to Expect
Chef-guided 5-course Italian recipe demonstration and tasting
Description
Intimate Italian cooking classes led by Chef Whitey featuring a 5-course menu demonstration. Participants learn recipes, enjoy wine, and taste each prepared dish while interacting directly with the chef in a hands-on learning environment.
Where: Rochester | More Info: Proietti's Italian Restaurant
Rochester Brainery
What to Expect
Cooking classes in a curated multi-vendor food marketplace
Description
Rochester Brainery hosts hands-on cooking classes at The Commissary, a dynamic culinary space inside Mercantile on Main. Participants learn specialized techniques through interactive workshops covering pasta making, knife skills, international cuisines like empanadas, and professional cooking methods.
Where: Rochester | More Info: Rochester Brainery
Rochester Commissary
What to Expect
Multi-institutional culinary training ecosystem
Description
Rochester Commissary offers multiple culinary training programs through partnerships with local educational institutions, providing comprehensive culinary arts education and career development opportunities. Programs include the Foodlink Career Fellowship, a yearlong intensive curriculum with classroom and hands-on training in a commercial kitchen, preparing meals and developing professional skills. Additional offerings include culinary certificate programs through Rochester Educational Opportunity Center and Monroe Community College, focusing on entry-level professional kitchen preparation.
Where: Rochester | More Info: Rochester Commissary