5 Types of Online Culinary School to Try

Are you ready to expand your culinary repertoire? With cooking classes online, you can learn how to cook dishes that are as delicious as any you would find in a top-rated restaurant. Even if you are a complete beginner, virtual cooking classes will introduce you to the chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, and mixologists across the U.S., who can take you from zero to culinary hero! Many of our classes are taught by chefs from top restaurants or the top online culinary schools in America, so you can rest assured you're in good hands as you get ready to learn cooking. 

Each culinary school has its own unique approach to cooking at home, with some delivering ingredient kits directly to your door and others sending out personalized grocery shopping lists. Choose a virtual mixology class and you’ll replace whisks and wooden spoons with shakers and strainers as you master making the perfect margarita or other easy cocktails to make at home. 

Ready to get cooking? Read on for our guide to five of our favorite online cooking classes, with mouth-watering options for every palate. 

Cooking classes with kits included

Our cooking kits for adults are best-sellers for a reason, including not only a hands-on workshop but also a custom box delivered straight to your home. Kits are packed with everything you need to cook up a storm in your kitchen, including specialty ingredients you may find hard to track down at your local grocery store. 

You’ll think Christmas has come early when you find a box full of goodies on your doorstep. Unpacking your kit is all part of the fun when you book online cooking classes, and we guarantee you’ll find some exciting new ingredients to fall in love with. 

For sweet tooths, a make your own chocolate truffles workshop will be a real treat. Led by an expert chocolatier, you’ll learn how to master the art of making homemade chocolate truffles using artisan ingredients like coconut cream, freeze-dried fruit powder, gingersnap cookies, and more. 

DIY shopping list cooking classes

For many home chefs, picking out the perfect veggies and hand-selecting your favorite brand of pasta is all part of the experience. If you like to take control in the kitchen, you’ll love online culinary classes that put you at the helm when it comes to sourcing your ingredients. After booking, you’ll receive a bespoke shopping list to refer to when you’re at the grocery store.  

You will get to head to the grocery store with your custom shopping list in hand and perhaps visit parts of the store you've never ventured into, or even noticed, before. With these types of cooking lessons online, you'll surely be able to replicate the recipes after class ends, because you'll have learned where all the ingredients are in the store and how to make the dish from start to finish. It's a super comprehensive way to learn cooking. 

There are loads of savory virtual cooking classes to choose from, whether you’re craving a fragrant Indian curry or homemade pasta from Italy. These types of Zoom cooking classes are ideal for foodies as they ensure ingredients are fresh and local. 

Cooking classes for building tight-knit teams

Cooking is an incredible team-building activity, with the power to unite colleagues of all ages and interests. Online cooking classes like Make Margherita Pizza and Caesar Salad are especially good for bringing together colleagues that work remotely. Whether your crew has been separated in 2022 due to COVID or simply includes talent from across the country, cooking courses are one of the best virtual team building activities to bring you all together. 

Got a few vegetarians on your team? No probs. Most culinary schools are happy to cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets when you learn to cook online. Simply get in touch with your teacher beforehand to organize any special dietary needs, such as vegetarian cooking classes.  

Culinary classes with cocktails to get the party started 

Who says culinary school has to focus exclusively on food? Our boozy virtual cooking classes teach you how to shake, mix, stir, and muddle your favorite cocktails from scratch. Perfect if you’re on the search for unique online date ideas, best-sellers like craft classic cocktails at home, transform your kitchen into a fully-equipped bar. From a fruity Mai Tai to a maple-infused Old Fashioned, your expert mixologist will walk you through how to make five crowd-pleasing cocktails. Armed with the skills to recreate your craft cocktails time and time again, happy hour can be whenever you choose with cocktail making kits!   

Are you more of a wine enthusiast than a cocktail connoisseur? We have virtual date night ideas covered with our Wine Tasting at Home workshop. Led by an experienced sommelier, you’ll enjoy an at-home wine tasting experience featuring reds, whites, and sparkling wines. As well as being one of the most romantic things for couples to do at home, virtual wine tastings also make great remote team building activities. 

Virtual culinary schools for globe trotters

Got a travel itch you’re desperate to scratch? Our virtual cooking classes for globe trotters will whisk you to destinations around the world, from the colorful streets of Thailand to the sun-drenched shores of Greece. If you’re looking for ways to spice up your weekend, our Authentic Indian Cooking at Home class will tantalize your senses and is one of the most fun things to do at home. You’ll work closely with Chef Teena Arora to curate a menu featuring your favorite Indian dishes, and maybe a few you haven’t tried before. 

Our Master Classic French Dishes class promises an elegant night in the kitchen, with menus featuring iconic dishes like soupe au pistou, pommes frites, and steak au poivre. After completing online French cooking classes, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and flair to host your own European-inspired soirees.  

Online culinary school gift cards make fantastic experience gifts, treating your special someone not only to unique memories but also a brand-new skillset. Cooking classes are also a hit for virtual parties and are a great way to bring together friends and family members who live in different states. 

Get creative in the kitchen with online culinary schools

Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or looking for engaging team building ideas, we have the best online cooking classes to get you feeling inspired. All classes are beginner-friendly and cater to participants of all ages, interests, and skill levels. Most of the culinary schools we work with are more than happy to accommodate special diets, just inquire with your teacher before booking in your time and date. 

Best of all, classes are virtual which means you can unlock access to the best online culinary schools in the United States no matter where you live. So, whether you’re looking for fun things to do in San Francisco for teams or virtual date night ideas in New York, we have you covered. Browse thousands of online cooking classes at your fingertips, on our website.