Cooking classes in Charlotte
6 schools · Updated November 2026
We list 6 places in and around Charlotte that teach cooking to the public. The classes you'll find most often are Italian, Southern and baking.
Of those, 4 host private parties, 2 teach kids and 2 run date-night classes.
A typical class costs $75 to $99 a person, going by the schools that publish prices.
The list is ordered by our quality score, so The Foodie School sits near the top with 4.9 stars from 108 Google reviews.
The 6 best schools, ranked
Ordered by our quality score. Ratings are from Google, with the review count beside each one.
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The Foodie School
Cooking school · Fort Mill, SC
Teaches Italian and Southern, good for date night and beginners.
4.9on Google, 108 reviewsItalian & pasta · Southern & Cajun · Baking & pastryFrom $75Private groups - 2
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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus
Culinary college · Charlotte
This is the North Carolina campus page for Johnson & Wales University, a degree-granting university with culinary arts and food innovation programs.
4.2on Google, 142 reviews - 4
The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC
Comes to you · Matthews, NC
All-female Charlotte private chef team that teaches custom cooking classes in your home
5.0on Google, 60 reviewsPrivate groups - 5
Something Bleu Custom Charcuterie
Comes to you · Charlotte
Charcuterie, brunch and dessert board workshops taught by Charlotte board maker Brittany
4.9on Google, 24 reviewsFrom $50Private groups - 6
Ernie's Smokehouse BBQ Inc.
Comes to you · Charlotte
Private BBQ and grilling classes taught in your own Charlotte backyard
4.7on Google, 12 reviewsBBQ & grillingFrom $110Private groups
Cooking classes in Charlotte: common questions
What are the best cooking classes in Charlotte?
By our quality score (rating, number of reviews and how complete and current the listing is), the top 3 are The Foodie School (4.9 stars, 108 reviews), Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (4.6 stars, 153 reviews) and Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus (4.2 stars, 142 reviews).
How we rank schoolsHow much does a cooking class cost in Charlotte?
Most published prices start around $75 a person and go up to about $99. Multi-week courses and private events cost more.
Compare prices across CharlotteWhere can couples take a cooking class in Charlotte?
The Foodie School and The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC run couples’ or date-night classes.
Are there cooking classes for kids in Charlotte?
Yes. The Foodie School and The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC teach kids or teens, and 2 schools in the area do in total.
Can I book a private cooking class for a group in Charlotte?
4 schools take private bookings for birthdays, team events and parties, including The Foodie School, The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC and Something Bleu Custom Charcuterie.
Group and birthday classes in CharlotteMissing a school, or run one of these? Tell us and we’ll add or fix it, usually within a week.