Cooking classes for summer baking ideas are the perfect way to enjoy the season’s flavors and sharpen your kitchen skills. Whether you’re dreaming of light, fruit-filled treats or looking to master crowd-pleasing desserts, these classes offer hands-on experience and expert guidance. Discover new recipes, learn helpful techniques, and bring a fresh twist to your summer gatherings. With approachable instruction and a focus on creativity, you’ll leave inspired to bake up something special all season long.

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  • Cooking Class Description: Join us to explore the delicious world of donuts and pastries! Our expert chef instructor will guide you through making three unique creations—Classic French beignets, Mixed Berry Fritters and Japanese mochi donuts. From making...

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    Gave my husband lessons as part of his sixtieth birthday celebration we had a great time our instructor...already planning his first batch this weekend of which I will be the lucky recipient, thank you for a great...What a great class! Chef Eric was...

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    Didn't love being in a group of four working on one meal....We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!...Great chef, too many cooks

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    Great class; great pie...This was a great class, and loved having pie at my Thanksgiving dinner!...Great pastry chef (Anna)! Delicious pie!!

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    Cooking Class Description: Indulge in the art of homemade breads! In this class, we’ll show you essential bread-baking techniques, from working with yeast and mixing dough to the importance of proofing. You’ll get hands-on practice shaping veggie-packed...

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    Cooking Class Description: Croissants get a tasty upgrade in this three-hour baking class! Learn all the traditional techniques of creating flaky croissants—mixing and laminating dough, shaping, proofing and baking—as well as two new flavors! You’ll...

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    Cooking Class Description: Discover the remarkable versatility of cast iron cookware, from skillets and Dutch ovens to griddles and grill pans. Join us to learn essential cast iron care and pan selection tips. From a braised chicken dish to a delightfully...

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    Great Class!...Chef Rosanna at the WPB store did a great job and very knowledgeable....We had a great time! Chef Avenly was very personable and easy to follow.

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    Cooking Class Description: Brioche is a French bake that crosses the boundaries between a pastry and bread. It is soft, buttery and delicious, and its slightly delicate flavor lends itself beautifully to both savory meals and sweet treats. In this class,...

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    Cooking Class Description: Create adorable, edible snowpeople in this class full of family fun! Our chef instructor will walk you through creating three increasingly sized PĂąte Ă  Choux, then filling them with a sweet Pastry Cream. Everyone will laugh...

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    Cooking Class Description: Learn to create classic macarons in our latest three-hour baking class! Our chef instructor will teach you the skills and techniques for perfecting two macaron flavors: Toasted Almond and Strawberry. You’ll learn to build your...

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    Cooking Class Description: Bring the flavors of New York City straight to your kitchen in this class dedicated to the city's most beloved sweets. Your chef instructor will walk you through baking a rich and creamy Mini New York Cheesecake, baking a classic...

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    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Cooking Class Description: Want a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie? You’ll never have to decide again after this baking class! Our chef instructor will teach you how to create a decadent filling that combines pumpkin and pecan pie in one. Plus, you’ll learn...

  • Cooking Class Description: Underrated but absolutely scrumptious, we're making the humble chess pie in this baking class! Our chef instructor will teach you how to make a flaky pie crust from scratch and a maple flavored custard filling enhanced with...

  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


  • Chef Melody in the Albany store did a great job. This class was so much fun fun!

  • Cooking Class Description: Bake up sweet memories and delicious desserts with the whole family! In this family-friendly class, our chef instructor will guide you through preparing, baking and assembling Whoopie Pies, Brownie S’mores Bars and Elephant...