Calgary 
Cuisine and Château
Alright Calgary, it’s time to step of your cooking game. Whether your level of cooking skill is burning water or flambé extraordinaire, there’s something for you to learn at these 10 Places to take Cooking Classes in Calgary. There’s basics, like how to make a grocery list and the difference between diced and sliced, and there’s not-no-basic, like Persian cuisine and chocolate ganache. The city has great offerings for kids, too, so they can get a head start on cooking and teamwork skills that will serve them well throughout their life, in and out of the kitchen.
Cuisine and Château
Hands on cooking tutorials with small class sizes, Cuisine and Château have got it right. They offer classes to both professionals looking to heighten their game, or amateurs wanting a fun night out. Passionate chefs and educational dinners make this the go to place for your next foray into a new cooking style.
Address: 103, 227 – 10 Street NW, Calgary
Phone: 403-764-2665
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The Cookbook Co. Cooks
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Thai, French, Spanish, Italian: you name it, The Cookbook Co. Cooks have it. Eager to teach about cuisine from all around the world, the expert chefs will make sure it’s fun and educational. Classes include wine, so grab your pals and sign up today! They sell out fast.
Address: 722-11 Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-265-6066 ext. 1
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Poppy Innovations
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Poppy Innovations is ready to give you the building blocks you and your kids need for a lifetime of fresh, healthy eating. They offer kids gardening classes and teens and adults cooking classes like Canning and Preserving and Cooking 101. They are committed to offering healthy alternatives and supporting families in their desire to have more nutritious and delicious meals.
Address: Locations vary
Phone: 403-889-5244
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Classes at the Culinary Campus
You don’t have to be a student at SAIT to enjoy their cooking classes. Try some great beginner courses, from their general Introduction to Cooking to specifics like Butter Cream Basics. Or amp it up with classes requiring more elevated skills. They also offer a Date Night class that lets you cook, eat, and drink with you partner in a fun atmosphere. Spaghetti a la Lady and Tramp anyone?
Address: 226, 230 8th Ave SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-284-8535
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Roni’s Kitchen
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If you’re looking for different, look no further: learn how to craft vegan milk and cheese, or the world of Persian cooking, plus many other interesting options. If you’re looking for a new type of menu to master, she also offers a full weekend getaway in May, Wild Harvesting and Cooking, where you’ll learn how to cook with wild plants you can find in your own backyard.
Address: Locations vary
Phone: 403-401-3227
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Nini’s Cooking Class
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Nini’s offers classes for all ages. Her tagline “You learn sports, why not cooking?” has got a point. If kids learn the basics of cooking early, they’ll be stars in the kitchen forever. From kids, to teens, to adult classes, it’s never too early or too late to learn your way around a kitchen. More than just making a meal, you’ll learn knife skills, kitchen hygiene, and how to make a grocery list.
Address: Locations vary
Phone: 403-966-3604
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Namaste Cooking
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Spice it up in the kitchen with Namaste Cooking’s founder, Sachin. Trained in Ayurvedic medicine in India, Sachin will teach you about making the food you eat work for your body instead of against it. Plus, it’ll be delicious and fun. Upcoming class, Spice n’ Vinyl, includes vegetarian meal making and a DJ spinning vinyl. Seems romantic if you ask us, better find a date!
Address: 117 17 Ave SE, Calgary
Phone: 403-619-7224
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ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen
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Since 1930, Atco has been offering knowledge of how to use their natural gas to cook. It’s evolved into cookbooks, classes, and learning centres dedicated to helping kids learn cooking basics and helping adults with any questions they have from beginners to pros. Check their site for recipes, how-tos and menu plans. They even have an Answer Line to answer any cooking questions you might have:
Answer Line: Toll-free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-420-9090
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Address: 5302 Forand St SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-245-7630
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Cooking @ The BOX at Paint Box Lodge
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With options like Kitchen Party, Harvest Table Dinners, and Tapas Party, you know that anything you book with Cooking @ The BOX will be a roaring good time. A great way to try some new foods and drink some wine with friends, these classes are a bit more about the experience and the socializing, so bring your corkscrew and your party hat: it’s about to get wild.
Address: 629-10th St, Canmore
Phone: 403-609-0482
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The Spice Chica Cooking School
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The Spice Chica is offering you the goods. We’re talking empanadas, chimichurri, spices you’ve never heard of, and a whole lot of fun. Book a class in their amazing space, or have them come to you for a private cooking class party. Not sure what to do for your next birthday? This is it.
Address: Locations vary
Phone: 403-667-9811
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By: Carrie is a freelance writer and editor who enjoys writing songs, cooking new vegan dishes, and being a plant mom. She loves living in Calgary and pretending she likes the snow.