Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes Kansas City

Thank you for visiting the Cooking Studio website!  The Cooking Studio offers:

•        A Professional Instruction Kitchen available for special events   and parties
•        Expert cooking instruction
•        The finest ingredients from Whole Foods Market
•        The best Cooking Classes in Kansas City!

The Cooking Studio, located in Overland Park, next door to Whole Foods Market on Metcalf and 91st Street, features a professional kitchen available for rentals and special events.  It is the only private professional kitchen rental space in the Kansas City Metro offering cooking classes and parties featuring foods made entirely free of artificial colors, preservatives, and flavorings.  What you get is all natural goodness from the high quality of our instructors, food, and facility.  We look forward to welcoming you here! Contact us for more information by emailing us at rmmetcontacts@wholefoods.com or by co calling us at 913-652-9633.

Occasionally we offer special events that are available for online registration.  Those special classes, when available are listed below.  You will also find them on our store calendar, when offered.  Simply click on the link below to view more information and to register.  If you have questions related to the menu, special diets, or other questions about our classes please email us at RMmetcontacts@wholefoods.com or visit Customer Service.  Thank you!

NEW in 2012: Second Saturdays and Third Thursday Cooking Classes!  Come to regularly scheduled cooking classes at the Cooking Studio on the 2^nd Saturday and 3^rd Thursday of each month, and learn skills to last a lifetime.  Pick the classes that appeal most to you, and sign-up early!

Register Online For Cooking Classes at the Cooking Studio in Kansas City

Class and Registration Information
Class registration closes 48 hours prior to the start of class unless the class is already sold out, so register early.  Walk-in registrations are not accepted due to advance preparation needed for each class.  Thank you for your understanding.

Whole Foods Market offers classes for your benefit. The information presented represents the views of the lecturer and may or may not reflect the views of Whole Foods Market. As always, you should decide what is appropriate for you and your lifestyle.

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, February 11th

  Chicken in the Kitchen @ the Cooking Studio

  6-7:30pm $30/person

  

  Break free from boring chicken, and learn how to prepare it like a Pro!  Skills Taught Include: cutting-up chicken, checking for doneness, baking/roasting, sautéing and using cooked chicken in dishes.  Space is limited.  Please pay and pre-register online or at Customer Service at least 48 hrs in advance.  Online Registration Available

• Thursday, February 16th

  Vita-Mix Cooking Class @ the Cooking Studio

  6:30pm-8pm $20/person

  

  In this fun and informative cooking class we demonstrate a variety of techniques and several tasty recipes made using the amazing and versatile Vitamix blender. Please register and pay at Customer Service or online.  Online Registration Available (Vita-mix Machines will be in store and available for purchase February 16th-21st.  This class is open to anyone interested.)

• Wednesday, February 29th

  Love Your Heart! Cooking @ the Cooking Studio

  6:30pm-8pm $25/person

   

  

  February is National Heart Health Month and the perfect opportunity for you to show your heart a little extra love! In this class, Lisa demonstrates a delicious variety of heart healthy recipes and you learn how the ingredients help you care for your heart.  Preregister and pay at Customer Service or Register Online Here.

• Saturday, March 10th

  Extraordinary Eggs & Quiches @ the Cooking Studio

  10-11:30am $30/person

  

  Break out of your shell, and get egg-cited for this informative and fun class about one of the most versatile foods there is- the egg!

  Skills Taught Include: How to make omelets, breakfast casseroles, quiches as well as fundamentals such as poaching, hard boiled (and peeling) an egg .  Space is limited.  Please pay and pre-register online or at Customer Service at least 48 hrs in advance.  Online Registration Available

• Thursday, March 15th

  The 5 “Mother” Sauces @ the Cooking Studio

  6-7:30pm $30/person

  

  Be bold, daring and a bit saucy as we learn to prepare the 5 Mother Sauces from which all other sauces are created. Skills Taught Include: preparing each of the 5 Mother Sauces (Béchamel, Veloute, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomato Sauce. Plus: Mayonnaise, Vinaigrettes) and pairing them for mouth-watering meals.  Space is limited.  Please pay and pre-register online or at Customer Service at least 48 hrs in advance.  Online Registration Available

• Saturday, April 14th

  Cakes & Muffins Class

  TBD

  Details and online registration coming soon!

• Thursday, April 19th

  Summer Salads & Homemade Dressings

  TBD

  Details and online registration coming soon!

• Saturday, May 12th

  Picnic Perfect

  TBD

  Details and online registration coming soon!

• Thursday, May 17th

  Get Grilling 101 Class

  Details and online registration coming soon!

Kids in the Kitchen Programs

There are no parent/child classes currently on the schedule, however, if you are interested in having your child attend a cooking class with you, please contact us at RMMetcontacts@wholefoods.com or Customer Service.

Please check into our Kids in the Kitchen Parties that offer hands on cooking experience here.  We also invite you to view our store calendar for upcoming Free Kids Club Events.