Students in aprons preparing fresh pasta and vegetables with their chef instructor during a Boulder home cook class.

Boulder Cooking Classes

Explore international cuisine, baking, technique-focused classes, and more with a professional Chef Instructor.

From beginner basics to creative skills, join hands-on experiences or host corporate cooking classes in Colorado and private events tailored to your group.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder, CO

Upcoming Home Cook Classes

Date Night: Braised Duck

Fri, July 24, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Citrus and Pecan Salad, Braised Duck Legs with Madeira, Kale and Pecan Stuffing, Blueberry Tart

Farm to Table: Vegetable Cooking Techniques at the Farmers Market

Sat, July 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Chef Dallas takes you on a trip to the farmers market, followed by a veggie-forward cooking class!

Basic Cooking Techniques: Class 1

Tue, July 28, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Chef Dallas demonstrates a wide variety of basic cooking techniques. Learn and practice along with expert instruction

Italian Comforts: Vegetarian Style

Thu, July 30, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Kale and Walnut Risotto, Pasta with Avocado Pesto, Asparagus Cacio e Pepe Style, Tiramisu

Flavors of Persia II: The Next Course

Fri, July 31, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Pomegranate Ash, Walnut Chicken Stew, Kerchief Flatbread, Date-Nut Halvah

Mexican Cuisine: Mole

Sat, August 1, 2026 | 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

Red Mole, Roasted Chicken, Scratch Corn Tortillas, Rice

“Very engaging—it was fun! The facility is awesome and perfect for small intimate cooking classes. We’ll try other classes as well.”

Anthony G.
Chef Dallas Houle, Boulder Campus Home Cook Chef Instructor at Escoffier.

Chef Instructor Dallas Houle

Chef Dallas has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry as a chef instructor, sous chef, executive chef, and culinary director. His past experience spans roles from food truck fare to fine dining restaurants, farm-to-table experiences, and upscale vegetarian cuisine.

More About Chef Dallas

“It was super fun and relaxing, low-stress experience as a novice cook. Would definitely do it again with a new type of cuisine, and I would recommend it to groups as well.”

Lauren S.
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