How hands-on are the classes?

Very. Students chop, stir, sauté and mix with each other and the instructor throughout the class.

Should I eat before class?

Most classes end with a communal meal, so you don't need a large meal first, but try not to arrive starving. You'll be told in advance if a class doesn't finish with a full meal.

Can I get a refund if I can't attend?

No. Purchases are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else. A credit may be possible if your spot is filled from the waitlist, but not for cancellations within 48 hours.

Can I bring my child?

Yes. Kids 14 and younger must attend with an adult, and they should be ready for 3 to 3 1/2 hours of instruction. Babies are not allowed in the kitchen.

How much is a private class?

A private hands-on class typically costs $145 per guest, with room for up to 18 guests in the largest kitchen in Ballard.

Cooking school · Seattle

The Pantry

Ballard community kitchen with three-hour hands-on classes that end in a shared meal

4.372 Google reviews

About The Pantry

The Pantry is a community kitchen and cooking school at 1417 NW 70th Street in Ballard. Brandi Henderson founded it in 2011, and a large team of instructors now teaches there. Classes lean toward deep dives and traditional food crafts, and they are fully hands-on. You chop, stir and sauté alongside the other students and the instructor for about three hours.

Most classes end with a communal meal, so skip a big dinner beforehand but don't arrive starving. Some classes on the schedule are always vegetarian, pescatarian or gluten-free, and you can filter for them. Once a month the chefs also cook a five-course, family-style dinner with paired wines for 40 guests at two communal tables.

Groups can book a private hands-on class for birthdays, milestones or team outings. It typically costs $145 per guest and fits up to 18 people in the largest kitchen. Tickets are non-refundable but you can transfer them. Kids are welcome, but those 14 and younger must come with an adult. Google reviewers rate it 4.3 from 72 reviews.

Good to know

Classes mostly run about three hours, and most finish with a shared meal.
All class purchases are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else at any time.
Credits may be offered if your spot is filled from the waitlist, but not for cancellations within 48 hours.
Kids 14 and younger must attend with an adult, and babies are not allowed in the kitchen.