The Learning Kitchen is Greater Cincinnati's premier cooking class destination. Our take on cooking is simple: it should be easy, fun and delicious. Discover your inner chef in our truly hands-on cooking classes!

Our state-of-the-art kitchen was designed around our educational cooking classes. Whether you're a gourmet chef, seasoned home cook or don't know the difference between a stock pot and a sauté pan, you'll find classes that give you the confidence and skills to cook great food.

Our beautiful kitchen boutique invites you to touch, linger and ask questions. We encourage you to try products in the kitchen before you buy them. It's an exciting, new shopping and learning experience.

Explore the pages of our site to learn more about our cooking classes and kitchen boutique —plus our personalized private events. We have a lot of fun at The Learning Kitchen and hope you'll join in!

Hands-On Cooking Classes
Our hands-on classes are truly hands-on! The center of our kitchen is a cooking island equipped with 12 student stations and an instructor's station. Each student has two burners, pots and pans and all the tools needed to cook the day's menu. Our teaching chefs don't just tell you how to cook, you actually learn the techniques and recipes by cooking your own meal. From chopping the onion to sautéing the chicken to cutting the phyllo, you'll get to do it all—which really is the best way to learn. When the meal is complete, the class is seated in the dining area and enjoys their creations. All students receive copies of the day's recipes to take home.

Cooking class questions and answers

Who should take cooking classes?
Anyone! Our instructors are excited to teach cooks of all levels. We occasionally offer classes specifically for beginners, advanced cooks and teens. Young adults between 14 and 15 years of age are required to attend with an adult. Ages 16 and up may attend by themselves. Knife Skills Classes are for ages 16 and up. Couple�s Classes are for adults 18 and up. Check the cooking class calendar for all our classes.

Who teaches the classes?
A variety of chefs in the Cincinnati area teach cooking classes at The Learning Kitchen so we can offer the broadest range of skills, experience and tastes. Co-owner Jennifer Vogel is the Head Chef and collaborates with local personal chefs, caterers and restaurant chefs to teach on a regular basis.

What is the fee for classes?
Prices vary based on the ingredients and format of the class. Please check the cooking class calendar for the price of the class you are interested in.

How do I register?
You can register and pay for classes using our cooking class calendar and shopping cart. You can also register over the phone or at our store.

When do you update the class calendar?
The next month of classes on the class calendar is posted on the first of each month.

How should I dress for class?
Please wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes and clothes. High heels are not recommended in our kitchen for safety reasons. You will be provided with an apron to wear during class. You may want to pull back long hair.

When should I arrive for class?
Before class begins, you'll need to sign-in, choose a cooking station and choose a beverage, so we encourage guests to arrive 15-20 minutes before the class start time. Station selection is on a first-come, first-choose basis, so arrive early if you want to be next to friends. During a Date Night, you will always stand next to your date. Come even earlier if you want to look around the boutique before class.

How much will I get to eat during class?
All of our classes are completely hands-on and each guest will prepare the menu at individual stovetops, so each guest will eat a full portion of the day's menu at the end of class. During Knife Skills, Advanced Sauces or The Five Master Skills class, the portions will vary.

Do your classes include beverages?
House and Premium Wine Selections are available by the glass or bottle during most classes, Mondays through Saturdays. Guests must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcohol and we ask that all guests drink responsibly. Fruit infused waters are offered at no charge during all classes. Please see the Private Events page for more details.

Can I buy the equipment and tools we use during class?
Yes! Nearly everything used in the kitchen is available for purchase in our boutique. Class participants receive a discount on products the day of class. View discount details.

Can I schedule a private cooking lesson or have a party or team-building event in your kitchen?
Yes! Our classes can be personalized for groups of 8-16 for hands-on classes and 10-25 for competition events. See our Private Events section for more information.

How many people are needed to hold a class?
Typically, we'll hold a class with a minimum of four guests. Certain classes may requir

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