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Arizona Cooking Vacations and Culinary Getaways
Arizona is a melting pot of people and cuisine where many different traditions have combined into a unique culture that defines Southwestern Cuisine. The Grand Canyon State is blessed with an abundance of sunshine, authentic Native American and Mexican flavors, and award-winning chefs. If you long to recreate some of the delicious meals you experienced on your Arizona adventure, why not plan a gourmet getaway weekend to advance your knowledge of the Sonoran Desert’s delicacies.
— Arizona Cooking Vacations —
Choose one of our Pre-Packaged Vacations to Arizona
A Grand Taste of Sedona
From the very first glimpse of the fabulous red rock landscape, you will feel the majesty and mystery of Sedona. Your Grand Taste of Sedona getaway includes an expansive and luxurious villa, chef’s tasting dinner at one of Sedona’s finest restaurants, and an extraordinary private cooking class with a unique dining experience.
Location: Sedona
— Arizona Cooking Schools —
As Executive Chef of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and its signature restaurant, elements, Beau MacMillan inspires his staff with his passion for fresh ingredients. As a guest of the Mi Casa, Mi Chef package you will work with the Chef to plan your dining experience, and help prepare the feast.
Location: Paradise Valley
AndyFood - a Culinary Studio
Scottsdale - 480-951-2400
All participation classes begin with a demonstration of the recipes, with an emphasis on technique, and then you do the cooking in our Viking-equipped kitchen.
Casa de San Pedro
Hereford - 520-366-1300
Join us for a weekend of relaxation, nature, and a culinary delight of cooking up healthy, quick and easy meals with chef Lark Beaugureau.
Celebrated Cuisine
Tempe - 480-460-2102
All classes are approximately 3 hours in duration. Group instruction is a combination of demonstration and hands-on and is held in the Celebrated Cuisine Kitchen.
Cuisine Classique
Tucson - 520-797-1677
Tucson's oldest and most fun cooking school is open and cooking! Our goal for our cooking classes is to create, encourage and inspire passionate cooks!
Devil's Spice
Glendale - 623-680-7468
Preparing good food is one of the keys to being a happy vegetarian and classes are an excellent way to gain new skills and hone the ones you already have.
Dog Chefs of America
Tubac - 520-398-1411
We offer cooking classes at our Dog Chef Kitchen or at other mobile sites for fundraisers, or private groups. We also have a series of DVD's on our cooking classes that are for sale.
Les Petites Gourmettes
Scottsdale - 480-991-7648
Les Petites Gourmettes is a hands-on cooking school for children ages 8 - 18. Classes are offered during the Summer Breaks. All classes are co-ed and the ratio is usually 60% girls to 40% boys.
Rancho De la Osa
Sasabe - 520-823-4257
Work along side our internationally trained chefs and kitchen staff for a day, several days or even a week! Work as few or as many hours as you choose.
Shar's Kitchen
Gilbert - 480-558-1191
Here at Shar’s Kitchen we pride ourselves in selling quality products and teaching our customers how to use those products towards a healthier lifestyle. Check out our large selection of cooking classes today.
Simply Impressive
Mesa - 480-654-1981
Simply Impressive Cooking School is a home-based cooking school located in Mesa, Arizona. We offer hands-on cooking and baking classes for adults and children.
Starlight Pines Bed and Breakfast
Flagstaff - 800-752-1912
Spend Friday and Saturday night at Starlight Pines Bed and Breakfast, then sharpen your cooking skills during a three-hour class complete with food, wine and an instructional booklet of recipes.
Sur la Table
Scottsdale - 480-998-0118
Sur La Table's cooking programs provide the opportunity for you to become a celebrity in your own kitchen. Instructors include each region's best-known as well as internationally renowned chefs willing to share their secrets.
Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School
Scottsdale - 480-596-5628
We have many subjects from which to choose. We hope you'll join us in our spacious kitchen for lots of exciting classes! Our instructors are talented chefs. Their goal is for you to be able to re-create at home what you learn here.
Thai Gourmet House
Scottsdale - 480-947-1258
We offer private instruction; individual, group hands-on or demonstration classes in your own environment or at our Scottsdale kitchen.
The Bisbee Cooking School
Bisbee - 520-432-3203
The Bisbee Cooking School was created by a professional chef who loves to teach. The school is for anyone who is interested in food and wine . Most classes require no previous cooking experience.
The Cottage Place Restaurant
Flagstaff - 928-774-8431
Cooking classes have been a huge hit. Classes are held on Saturdays from 11am to 2:30 pm or Sundays from noon to 3:30 pm. They include instruction, a packet of recipes, sampling of the featured creations and wine tasting.
The Garden of Eating
Phoenix - 602-840-4556.
Chef Rachel Albert-Matesz will show you how good nutrition and great taste go hand in hand. Learn how to create mouthwatering dishes that satisfy your taste buds, your nutritional needs, and your family and friends.
Whisked Away
Phoenix - 480-330-6525
Classes focus on recipes that are easily replicated from preparation to serving. We have something to offer everyone from novice to whiz in the kitchen. We offer cooking parties, private classes in your home and private chef services for smaller occasions. Couples cooking classes - 5 star reviews.
Young Chefs Academy
Tucson - 877-341-1041
Established in April 2003, Young Chef's Academy offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity.
