"No one is born a good cook. One learns by doing." - Julia Child
..Let us help you demystify the art of cooking in our comfortable, inviting and well-equipped teaching kitchens in one of over 600 cooking classes offered each year. Whether you want to learn to cook or want to learn to cook better, we are dedicated to providing culinary instruction that will ensure confidence in your kitchen. We’ve been doing it for over 20 years. Yep, we got this…
The safety and well being of everyone in our kitchens has always been our number one priority. Read what we are doing to Keep You Safe.
We are dedicated to promoting the understanding of food and cooking through well executed, informative and interactive classes in the culinary arts with our goal that each customer be enriched by their experience in our kitchens and thus, not afraid to take “whisks” in their own. (See what we did there?)
Our culinary instructors represent some of the best & brightest culinary educators in the industry. We make sure of it. Heck, there’s more experience among this group than you can shake a stick at… or a spatula, if you are so inclined.
From cooking basics to trending culinary topics and entertainment-style classes, our dynamic schedule offers something for cooks at any level of expertise and for any age. Whether you want to sit back and watch, roll up your sleeves and get in on the action or just dabble a little for fun, we have the perfect class for you. Check with us often as we add classes almost daily. Explore our current offerings below.
Let’s start cookin’, shall we? Just click on the category that interests you, and you’re off and running. Get ready to be ‘edified’… that’s fancy talk for learning how to cook. We promise an exceptional experience in our kitchens!
FUNDAMENTALS (view classes)
BAKING & THE PASTRY ARTS (view classes)
WORLD & REGIONAL CUISINES (view classes)
HEALTHY COOKING (view classes)
PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS CLASSES™ (view classes)
FLAVORFUL WEEKEND NIGHTS™ (view classes)
MEALS MADE EASY (view classes)
MIDWEST BARBEQUE INSTITUTE™ (view classes)
ENTERTAINING (view classes)
ONLINE CLASSES (view classes)
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT! (view classes)
WINE, BEER & SPIRITS (view classes)
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN™ (ages 5-14) (view classes)
SEASONAL & SPECIAL CLASSES (view classes)
Please visit our Calendar of Classes for more information on individual classes.
Do you like to cook? Do you like to hang out with fun “foodies”? Do you wait by your computer for our new classes to go online? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these, then you might make a great addition to our Volunteer Foodie Crew.
Tara
“This was the second class we have done and I highly recommend it for any occasion. Dinner and entertainment, can’t beat that!”
Tiffany
“Top notch instruction and staff. Excellent facility and atmosphere. The class size was perfect, as was the class length and menu.”
Melinda
“Fun ambiance. Well-paced class. But best of all, I learned a few new tricks to try at home. Can’t wait to take another class.”
Jake
“I highly recommend the experience to anyone. I learned so much and had a lot of fun at the same time. “
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7920 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66204
p: 913/341.4455
f: 913/341.5070
Monday – Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | Kitchen Shop Is Closed; If you are registered for a class on Sunday, please enter through our Foster Street entrance (7917 Foster)
Many evenings when classes are in session, our Kitchen Shop is open later than 5 p.m. – Just call if you’d like to know if we’ll be open later.
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Available anytime by appointment