Tampa Cooking Class in a Local Home: Learn 2 Dishes

You cook the meal, then sit down and eat it with your hosts.

A private cooking class in a local Tampa home where you learn to make 2 dishes from scratch (Mexican, BBQ, seafood, or Sunday brunch), then dine on what you prepared. Eric, a home cook with over 40 years of experience, teaches in an open kitchen and accommodates all dietary needs when you book. The class runs 3 hours and includes alcoholic beverages. The home is 30–45 minutes from Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Disney.

The experience

What makes this different from a cooking class in a restaurant kitchen is the setting itself. You're working in Eric and Nancy's home, not a commercial space: their open kitchen, their dining table, their way of doing things. Eric has been cooking for over 40 years and treats it as something done with care and intention. He welcomes you into that space and teaches you to make 2 dishes depending on which menu you choose: Mexican fiesta (burritos, tacos, or quesadillas with seven fresh salsas), American BBQ (burgers, wings, or sausages with sides), seafood (grilled fish, scallops, or shrimp with pasta or risotto), or Sunday brunch (quiche, omelet, or breakfast burrito with French toast or waffles). The hands-on part takes about 1.5 hours.

After you finish cooking, you move to the dining table with Eric and Nancy to eat the meal you made together. Wine, beer, sangria, tequila, mimosas, or bloody marys come with the meal depending on your menu choice. The whole experience runs 3 hours. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences, tell Eric when you book and he'll adjust: vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. The home sits 30–45 minutes from Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Disney, so it's reachable from those areas without a long drive.

What’s included

• Private hands-on cooking class with Eric in his home kitchen.
• instruction on making 2 dishes from scratch.
• the meal you prepared.
• alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, sangria, tequila, mimosas, or bloody marys depending on your menu choice).
• tea or coffee at the end.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking class with lunch and alcohol includedGuide in 5 languages · 11:00

Cooking class with dinner and alcohol includedGuide in 5 languages · 18:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 11:00 and 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Book the dinner option if you want a full evening experience with wine or beer, or choose lunch if you prefer a midday class: both run 3 hours and include the meal you cook. Sunday brunch is available only on Sundays at lunchtime for those who want a lighter, morning-focused class.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can Eric accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

Yes. Eric can adjust for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, and he'll work with any allergies or cooking preferences you mention at booking. Tell him what you need when you reserve.

What are the four menu options?

Mexican Fiesta (burritos, tacos, or quesadillas with seven fresh salsas, guacamole, and chips); American BBQ (burgers, wings, or sausages with coleslaw or mac and cheese); Seafood (grilled fish, scallops, or shrimp with pasta or risotto); and Sunday Brunch (quiche, omelet, or breakfast burrito with French toast or waffles), available only on Sundays at lunchtime.

How far is Eric's home from the Tampa area?

The home is 30–45 minutes away from Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Disney in Florida, so it's accessible from those nearby destinations.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the class?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to Eric's home. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to drive.