Where are the classes held?

In Shed 5 at Detroit's Eastern Market, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207.

How do I book a class?

Public classes are listed and booked on Eventbrite. For corporate or private events, fill in the inquiry form on the school's site.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 7 days before class for a full refund or transfer credit. From 7 days to 72 hours before, you get a 50% transfer credit. Inside 72 hours there are no refunds, credits or transfers.

Who teaches the classes?

Chef and owner Evelyn Stokes is the lead instructor, with chef instructors Bryan Ely-Ayres and Kenna Dollete.

Can I give a class as a gift?

Yes. The school sells gift cards.

Chef’s studio · Detroit

Evelyn's Midtown Kitchen

French-trained Chef Evelyn Stokes teaches small classes in Shed 5 at Eastern Market

5.07 Google reviewsRanked #4 of 6 cooking schools in Detroit

About Evelyn's Midtown Kitchen

Evelyn's Midtown Kitchen runs cooking classes out of Shed 5 at Detroit's Eastern Market, 2810 Russell St. Chef and owner Evelyn Stokes trained in French cuisine at Schoolcraft College in Livonia and worked at Bar Boulud in New York. Detroit viewers may know her from cooking segments on FOX 2 Detroit. Bryan Ely-Ayres and Kenna Dollete also teach.

The French background comes through in classes like the French Holiday cooking class, where one student learned Coq Au Vin and au gratin potatoes and later cooked them again for Christmas Eve. Other offerings include international cuisine, wellness-focused workshops and youth and family sessions. Reviews mention a good group size and plenty of chances to cook each recipe yourself.

Public classes are booked on Eventbrite. Couples like them for date night, and companies book private team-building events, from Top Chef-style cookoffs to guided multi-course classes. Gift cards are available. The school holds a 5 rating on Google from 7 reviews.

Known for

French Holiday cooking class

Good to know

Classes take place at Shed 5, 2810 Russell St. in Detroit's Eastern Market.
Public classes are booked through Eventbrite.
Cancel at least 7 days ahead for a full refund or transfer credit. Between 7 days and 72 hours out you get a 50% transfer credit, and inside 72 hours there is no refund or credit.