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Top Rated Cooking Classes Near

Des Moines, Iowa

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Looking for cooking classes in Des Moines, IA that offer a more personal and engaging way to learn? Whether you're planning a fun date night in the East Village, searching for couples cooking classes near you, or simply looking to build new kitchen skills from home, The Chef & The Dish brings 125+ live, private cooking classes directly to your kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa.

What makes our experience truly unique is that your chef joins you live from the country where the cuisine originates. Learn to make fresh pasta alongside a chef in Italy, master Pad Thai with a chef joining you from Thailand, or explore authentic dishes from Mexico, Peru, Spain, Hungary, India, Turkey, New Orleans, and more. It’s an interactive, real-time experience that goes far beyond what most traditional local classes can offer.

From West Des Moines to Ankeny and across the greater Des Moines area, home cooks are discovering a flexible and convenient way to learn new skills. Skip the commute and crowded classroom — instead, cook one-on-one with a professional chef in a fully interactive session, gaining authentic techniques and global recipes you’ll use again and again from the comfort of home.

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder is an institution in New England. In certain parts of the region, there are even laws dictating what is constituted as a proper chowder.  And we get it....

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From New England

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A happy accident, Butter Chicken has become one of the most loved Indian dishes worldwide. This modern Indian dish was invented in Delhi in the 1950's. Learn ho...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From India

Empanadas Three Ways

Empanadas Three Ways

Each culture in the world has their version of stuffed dough. And while the origins of empanadas aren't entirely clear, these handheld treats are popular across...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Peru

Red Curry & No Name

Red Curry & No Name

Thailand is famous for its balance of flavours that perfectly combine sweetness, saltiness, a bit of sour and spiciness.  In this fabulous Thai cooking class, y...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Thailand

Salt Baked Fish

Salt Baked Fish

There are few things more impressive than preparing a whole fish, but crust that fish in salt and crack it open with a hammer at the dinner table - and you've g...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Turkey

Seafood Tacos

Seafood Tacos

Come with us as we take you to the gorgeous waters of Mexico.  This class will transport you to warm summer days as you learn how to master tortillas two ways. ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Mexico

Strudel from Scratch

Strudel from Scratch

Apple strudel is known the world over. Layers of flakey baked pastry filled with delicious, warm apple goodness. ⁠The oldest known recipe is from 1697 and is pa...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Hungary

Ravioli

Ravioli

If we could assign only one word to describe ravioli, it would be perfect. We would change nothing, we would add nothing, it's perfect, just as it is. In this e...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Italy

Lasagna

Lasagna

Lasagna has a rich history evolving over centuries, with regional variations that highlight the diversity of Italian cuisine. In this extra special Italian cook...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Italy

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Couscous

Filled with spices and vegetables, a true Moroccan Couscous is rich with purpose.  Carefully placed vegetables, rich in simmered sauce, and plentiful in present...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Morocco

Popular Experiences

Sydney Lambert

My husband and I took the Chicken Tinga class with Chef Andres and highly recommend it! It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten and Andres was such a joy. He was so knowledgeable and incredibly down-to-earth.

Jada Amber

The Chef and The Dish was an AhMazingly fun experience for the hubster and I! We cooked with Chef Lucia, who was fun, vibrant, knowledgeable, personable and sweet!!! The food came out just like Chef Lucia’s, and it taste just as great too! Must do this again

Riley Dandy

The Chef & The Dish fell nothing short of phenomenal. Such a personal and authentic experience! Chef Carlotta, our lovely guide, showed us around Naples in such a beautiful way! We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. The food was outstanding, as was the wine and the company. Absolutely recommend this for anyone who loves good food and having fun in the kitchen. It made us beginners feel like total professionals. We will keep this with us forever!

Praise From The Des moines Community

Berkwood Farms

Berkwood Farms is your one stop shop for all of your pork product needs. Whether it’s a spicy pork sausage, bacon to compliment your dish or a beautiful pork ro...

Allspice Culinarium

As its name suggests, this beautiful gem of a store offers a huge variety of spices from around the world. Take a walk around, breathe in the aromas and marvel ...

De Moines Farmers Market

Located in the historic district of Des Moines, the Downtown Farmers Market has been serving the area since 1975. There is something for everyone from wines and...

C Fresh

C Fresh market is chock full of products from around the world. They offer ingredients from Vietnam, Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, Africa and more. The store is ...

Graziano

Graziano’s has been an Italian Southside tradition in Des Moines since 1912. This stocked Italian market is still housed in its original building. They have a b...

Gateway Market

Des Moines Gateway market is a European style market that offers beautiful ingredients from the local area as well as around the world. It opened its doors in 2...

Local Markets, Great Ingredients

Shopping is part of the fun of our cooking classes. Once your cooking class is booked, your Kitchen Assistant provides your Shopping List. The Chef & The Dish recommends these markets and speciality grocery shops for the most authentic culinary experience in the Des moines area.

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