Cooking at the Cottage is Louisville’s premier cooking class destination.
Winner of the Best of Louisville’s 2011 Critic’s Choice Award for our classes, we strive to make our classes a means of discovering the pleasures of the kitchen. Our instructors will share their knowledge, techniques, and tips with you, giving you the confidence needed to make cooking a simple, fun, and creative experience! Whether you choose a demonstration or hands-on class, bring your appetite, as you will have the opportunity to sample each dish that has been prepared. Whether you are a gourmet chef, seasoned home cook or don't know the difference between a stockpot and a sauté pan, you'll find classes that give you the confidence and skills to cook great food.
We offer a number of different styles of classes:
DATE NIGHT is a HANDS-ON class, designed as a way for two individuals (a couple, two friends, girls’ night out, family members, etc.) to enjoy an evening together, creating their own meal, socializing with others, and in the process, learning a thing or two! These classes are extremely popular, so sign up early to ensure your spot! Remember when registering ~ 1 table = 2 individuals, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.
DEMONSTRATION is a class where the chef prepares each dish, step-by-step, as the students follow with a recipe packet and are encouraged to ask questions of the chef. Everyone receives a large appetizer portion of each dish.
HANDS-ON is a class where students work at tables raised to counter height, use the gas cooktop, knives, cookware, etc., to prepare each recipe under the direction of the chef instructor. Everyone is served a large appetizer portion of the food prepared.
PARTIAL HANDS-ON is a class that combines demonstration, lecture, and taking a turn at making the “subject food” under the direction of the chef instructor. Everyone receives a large appetizer portion of each dish.
BASIC TRAINING & INTERMEDIATE TRAINING are 6-weeks, hands-on series, where students meet once a week to thoroughly explore various topics & techniques, including basic knife skills, stock & sauce making, working with various proteins – beef, chicken, fish & seafood – and pasta from scratch, to name a few. Everyone is served a large appetizer portion of what is prepared each evening.
ALCOHOL POLICY – Two glasses of wine are included in the price of each seat for the majority of classes. ABC regulations prohibit any outside alcohol from being brought into Cooking at the Cottage.
GIVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A COOKING CLASS OR MERCHANDISE – Looking for that perfect gift? A gift certificate for a class, Date Night, or for merchandise is the answer, and it can be purchased online!