Culinary school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

We say it’s okay to play with your food! Our chef instructor will illustrate and discuss cutting techniques using a variety of fruits and vegetables. Students will learn methods to garnish a finished dish. This hands-on class will provide new knife skills that students can use to create simple yet decorative carvings

Chef and Hong Kong native Alice Jenks returns to the Charlotte Cooks kitchens by popular request. Join Alice as she demonstrates how easy it is to prepare Chinese food. You’ll leave with the confidence to prepare a variety of popular dishes, including Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chinese fried rice, Chicken Lo Mein, Stir Fried Beef and much more! You will also enjoy a class field trip to an oriental market and Dim Sum Restaurant. As a bonus, you’ll take home a Charlotte Cooks Collection recipe b...

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Get set, get ready, go grill! Learn the basics of grilling foods, including choosing marinades and appropriate spices. Select the right equipment and fuels available to meet your grilling needs. The art of grilling is more than the typical 4th of July hamburgers and hotdogs so wow your friends and neighbors with some delicious, easy to prepare recipes for all year round

Too busy to cook and too tired to clean? Still save money and eat healthy at home with these great one-dish suppers. The most valuable recipes in the home cook’s collection, the one-dish meals are easy to prepare and can be made in advance with little last minute fuss. Our Charlotte Cooks Chef instructor will prepare and demonstrate a variety of recipes using simple techniques. You’ll also take home a Charlotte Cooks Collection booklet filled with great tips and recipes

Cupcakes aren’t just for children’s parties. Specialty cupcake bakeries are popping up across the country and the sweet treats are the focus of parties for all ages, as well as elegant weddings. Join us to learn how to create a variety of delicious cakes with special fillings and decorative toppings. This is a great class to express your creativity in the kitchen! You’ll also take home a Charlotte Cooks Recipe Collection booklet to inspire your baking at home