Advanced cooking classes in Scottsdale
5 schools · Updated November 2026
Technique-heavy classes, boot camps and pro-level courses for keen home cooks. We found 5 schools in and around Scottsdale for this, with classes from about $135 a person.
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Arizona Culinary Institute
Culinary college · Scottsdale
Scottsdale career school with five pro kitchens and an 8-month culinary diploma
4.7on Google, 101 reviewsKnife skills & basics · Baking & pastry - 2
Phoenix BBQ and Grilling School
Cooking school · Mesa, AZ
Mesa BBQ school since 1998 running 6 hour smoker and grill classes in the cooler months
4.2on Google, 32 reviewsBBQ & grillingFrom $199Private groups - 3
Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School
Kitchen store with classes · Scottsdale
Scottsdale cookware store with a teaching kitchen since 1993 and a six-week skills series
No ratings yetItalian & pasta · Sushi & Asian · MediterraneanFrom $50Private groups - 4
JL Patisserie
Baking school · Scottsdale
Scottsdale pastry shop where Chef Jenna Leurquin teaches sourdough, croissants and macarons
No ratings yetBaking & pastry · FrenchFrom $135 - 5
Classic Cooking Academy
Cooking school · Scottsdale
Scottsdale school built around a 24-week Practical Series, founded by a French chef
No ratings yetKnife skills & basics · Baking & pastry · Sushi & AsianPrivate groups
Common questions
Where can I take a serious cooks class in Scottsdale?
Our top picks are Arizona Culinary Institute, Phoenix BBQ and Grilling School and Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School. All 5 are listed above, best first.
How much does it cost?
Published prices at these schools start from $50 a person. Check each school’s page for its current classes.
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