The Prickly Pear Cooking Classes in Austin is the East New York Avenue cooking school running hands-on Mexican, Italian, French and wood-fired pizza classes.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Private team-building and couples cook-along nights run 3 hours; the Mexican mole classes are the most-requested.
Address: 1610 New York Ave, Austin, TX 78702
Fonda San Miguel in Austin runs cooking demonstrations from its North Loop kitchen built around regional Mexican techniques, hosted by chefs from the Sunday.
Tip: Demo dates are listed quarterly on the events page; the mole nights book out fastest.
New School of Traditional Cookery in Austin is Jesse Griffiths and Tamara Mayfield's wild-game and butchery school since 2006, the educational arm of Dai Due.
Tip: The full hunting and fishing schools book six months out; weekend butchery and charcuterie classes run more frequently.
Aaron Franklin's MasterClass course in Austin is the James Beard-winning pitmaster's online program on Central Texas BBQ, covering brisket, ribs and fire.
Tip: The MasterClass subscription covers the full course; supplement with a Saturday queue at Franklin Barbecue to see it live.
Central Market Cooking School in Austin is HEB's hands-on cooking school inside the Central Market grocery, with rotating chef-led classes on baking.
Tip: Date Night and Couples Cook classes are the most-booked; reserve a month ahead for weekend slots.
