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

Mexican Street Tacos, Sauces, Tortillas and Fillings

Tue, September 22, 2026 | 10:45 AM – 8:00 PM

Corn Tortillas, Carne Asada, Chicken Tinga, Nopalitos, Salsa Verde, Mango Chile Roja

Northern Italian: Gnocchi and Cacciatore

Tue, September 22, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Potato Gnocchi in Pesto Sauce, Chicken Cacciatore, Fennel and arugula salad

Vegetarian Indian Cooking

Thu, September 24, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Vegetable biryani, Masoor Dal, mango chutney, naan bread, cardamom lassi

Taste of Spain

Fri, September 25, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Duck with Pears, Ham Croquettes, Wrinkled Potatoes with Red and Green Sauce, and Puff Pastry Filled with Almond Custard.

Ramen Noodles

Tue, September 29, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Explore noodles and broth making to prepare a freshly made bowl of ramen noodles.

Techniques at Escoffier: Braising(short ribs)

Wed, September 30, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Red wine braised short ribs, glazed parsnips, potato puree, horseradish gremolata, tart tatin.

“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.

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“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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