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Cooking Classes for Beginners in Portland

Discover cooking classes for beginners with top-rated chefs in Portland.

There's no experience necessary in cooking classes for beginners in Portland. All you need are a love of great food and a willingness to learn! Discover the secrets to kitchen success no matter where your tastes lie, everything from four-course meals to specialty desserts. If you love to eat it, you can create it. And the instructors you'll learn from have a special talent for helping novice chefs understand food in a new way. Get your culinary adventure started with a cooking class for beginners today!

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Best Cooking Classes for Beginners in Portland

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Homemade Pasta With Chef Sarah

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Discover how easy making homemade pasta can be in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sarah!To make pasta presto, you'll first learn how to make the dough. Combine flour, eggs, water and salt into a simple dough. Then, master the technique to knead and shape it. Chef Sarah will teach you how to cut assorted shapes and how to cook them until al dente. Then, whip up a rich browned butter sauce seasoned with sage and garlic to pair with your pasta. At the e...

Chef Sarah I., Portland - Argay Terrace

18 reviews

Next date: Thu, Apr 17th at 6:00PM

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Traditional Sushi Making With Chef Sarah

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll discover just how easy it is to make sushi by hand in this cooking class!To start, you'll learn the recipe to make traditional seasoned sushi rice. Spread out the rice on nori sheets, then layer smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber to create a rich Philadelphia roll. Next, assemble a spicy tuna roll with sushi-grade tuna and a homemade spicy sauce. You'll master the technique of using a sushi mat to roll up your...

Chef Sarah I., Portland - Argay Terrace

18 reviews

Next date: Sun, Apr 27th at 1:00PM

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Make Salsa and Guacamole With Chef Sarah

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Chef Sarah will teach you how to make salsa and guacamole from scratch in this fun cooking class. Learn the technique to mash avocados to turn them into a creamy guacamole seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper and a little squeeze of lime. Next, practice your knife skills to chop tomatoes, onions and jalapeños to make a fresh salsa with a sprinkling of aromatic cilantro. Customize the flavors with a variety of mix-in ingredients, including habanero pepper...

Chef Sarah I., Portland - Southeast Portland

18 reviews

Next date: Mon, May 5th at 6:00PM

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Make a Rustic Italian Meal With Chef Sarah

$125

Cooking Class

Transport yourself to the Italian countryside with this immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll learn how to make an authentic Italian feast. Begin with a refreshing Caprese salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil drizzled with olive oil. Next, make savory bacon-wrapped dates and crostinis for an unforgettable antipasti. Stuff the dates with blue cheese and finish with a tangy balsamic glaze and a citrus arugula salad...

Chef Sarah I., Travels to guests within Portland area

18 reviews

Next date: Fri, Apr 18th at 6:00PM

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Cuisine From Northern India

$125

Cooking Class

You'll learn how to make classic dishes from Northern Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Tess will teach you the basic techniques and essentials to make these five dishes. To begin, make a garlic naan from scratch. Then, make a creamy chicken tikka masala with yogurt, tomato sauce and garam masala. Next, use paneer cheese and spinach to make saag paneer. Later, share the dough into classic Inian samosas filled with veggies. Finish the meal...

Chef Tess, West Linn

14 reviews

Next date: Wed, Apr 30th at 4:00PM

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Favorite Italian Flavors

$105

Cooking Class

Dig in during this delightful Italian cooking class led by a world-class chef. Begin your authentic Italian workshop by crafting a bruschetta with citrus ricotta and Calabrian roasted tomatoes. Continue with a pesto risotto involving arborio rice, white wine, basil, sunflower seeds, olive oil and garlic. Craft a scrumptious chicken Milanese with chunky Arrabbiata and balsamic reduction including fresh produce like tomatoes, onions, Aleppo pepper and more....

Chef Itztli, Portland

4 reviews

Next date: Wed, Apr 30th at 4:00PM

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Gorgeous and Authentic Gnocchi

$115

Cooking Class

This hands-on cooking class is all about gnocchi, a fixture of Italian cuisine since its invention in the 1700s. Gnocchi are potato dumplings — they work well with red sauce, caramelized vegetables, sweet sausage or creamy white sauce. With the guidance of Chef Tess, a classically trained chef with years of experience, you’ll learn how to prepare gnocchi while putting your own unique spin on each dish. For an appetizer, you’ll whip up authentic trico...

Chef Tess, West Linn

14 reviews

Next date: Thu, May 8th at 3:30PM

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE COOKING CLASSES IN PORTLAND

Emily

03/31/2025

We had so much fun with Chef Sarah doing the sushi making class. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Dawn

03/28/2025

The class was so fun! I learned so much. Sarah was a great instructor. My friend and I enjoyed the class so much.

Alex

03/27/2025

I loved the class! Test did a great job with balancing modeling and involving our group. I enjoyed the class being at her house around the big island. It felt casual enough that it wasn’t intimidating but I learned a lot. I also loved eating the food at the end of the night.

Autumn

03/23/2025

Sarah, was great and personalable. Fun and easy class!

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