Tulsa’s culinary scene bursts with flavor through hands-on cooking classes that transform home cooks into kitchen maestros. From BBQ techniques to healthy meal preparation, local instructors offer passionate guidance for aspiring chefs of all skill levels.
Whether you’re a Green Country novice or seasoned home cook, Tulsa’s diverse cooking classes provide engaging opportunities to explore new cuisines, techniques, and local culinary traditions right in the heart of Oklahoma.
Discover Tulsa’s tastiest cooking class adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Tulsa
- Chef Shannon Smith
- The Girl Can Cook!
- Tulsa Barbecue School
- Tulsa Health Department
- YMCA of Greater Tulsa Healthy Table Cooking Classes
Chef Shannon Smith
What to Expect
Global cuisine cooking classes inspired by personal international travel experiences
Description
Chef Shannon Smith offers intimate, globally-inspired cooking classes from her Tulsa home, drawing on culinary experiences from over 50 countries. Her workshops showcase authentic recipes and cultural stories collected during international travels, featuring hands-on preparation of dishes from regions like Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, and India.
Where: Tulsa | More Info: Chef Shannon Smith
The Girl Can Cook!
What to Expect
Self-taught culinary instructor with online recipe video library
Description
Chef Candace Conley offers online recipe video library and hands-on pasta workshops from her professional home kitchen in Tulsa. Her teaching style blends entertainment with culinary instruction, drawing from a family tradition of home cooking and focusing on accessible, step-by-step recipe techniques.
Where: Tulsa | More Info: The Girl Can Cook!
Tulsa Barbecue School
What to Expect
Comprehensive barbecue technique training by professional pitmasters
Description
Tulsa Barbecue School offers hands-on barbecue training in Oklahoma, teaching professional and home grill masters authentic smoking, grilling, and meat preparation techniques through comprehensive workshops led by experienced pitmasters.
Where: Tulsa | More Info: Tulsa Barbecue School
Tulsa Health Department
What to Expect
Free dietitian-led cooking demonstrations with recipe takeaways
Description
Free community cooking demonstrations hosted by Tulsa Health Department's dietitians at the North Regional Health and Wellness Center. Participants learn healthy recipes, receive recipe cards, enjoy food samples, and explore nutrition through hands-on culinary instruction.
Where: Tulsa | More Info: Tulsa Health Department
YMCA of Greater Tulsa Healthy Table Cooking Classes
What to Expect
On-site fruit, vegetable, and herb garden for fresh ingredient sourcing
Description
Community-focused cooking classes at the YMCA's Healthy Table emphasize nutritious meal preparation using fresh, locally grown ingredients. State-of-the-art cooking stations with induction stovetops and double ovens accommodate hands-on learning for families and individuals managing specific health conditions like diabetes and Parkinson's.
Where: Tulsa | More Info: YMCA of Greater Tulsa Healthy Table Cooking Classes