Cooking and Baking Classes in Gauteng: Learn Solo, as a Couple or with Family

You might want to finally master sourdough, plan a date night with a difference, keep the kids busy over the holidays or give your team something better than another year-end lunch. Whatever the reason, Gauteng has plenty of cooking and baking classes to choose from.

We’ve grouped them by who they’re for: individuals and beginners, bakers, friends and social groups, couples, corporate teams and kids. Prices are per person unless stated, and many venues offer more than one type of class, so check their websites for the latest schedules.

Cooking And Baking Classes In Gauteng At A Glance

Cooking Classes For Individuals And Beginners

These classes suit anyone who wants to build their confidence in the kitchen, learn a new cuisine or just pick up a few new tricks.

Vitality HealthyFood Studio, Sandton

On the rooftop of Discovery’s head office at 1 Discovery Place, this studio runs hands-on cooking courses focused on healthy techniques. Courses are themed by cuisine, convenience or occasion, from brunch to Indian and Moroccan spice classes. You don’t need to be a Discovery Vitality member to join. Classes start at about R700, with non-alcoholic drinks included.

Contact: 011 529 6527 | healthyfoodstudio.co.za

Urban Cookery, Midrand

Urban Cookery runs interactive evening classes with international themes, usually from 18:00 to 21:00. They’re suitable for beginners and more experienced cooks. Classes start at about R710.

Address: Unit 1, St James Commercial Park, Midrand
Contact: 082 670 8411 | urbancookery.co.za

Antoinette’s Cookery School, Centurion

Antoinette’s offers kitchen skills classes, themed cooking sessions, a monthly Saturday “Cook and Craft” session and a young adults course. It’s also home to the Weber Grilling Academy. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 16 people.

Address: 230 Kruger Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion
Contact: WhatsApp 073 682 4698 | cookeryschool.co.za

Prue Leith Culinary Institute, Centurion

Best known for training professional chefs, Prue Leith also runs short courses of one to five days for home cooks. Topics include pasta, braai and baking. It’s a good option if you want more structured, in-depth lessons.

Address: 262 Rhino Avenue, Hennopspark, Centurion
Website: prueleith.co.za

HomeGrowers Workshops, Edenvale

HomeGrowers runs hands-on workshops and demonstrations on everything from sushi and bagels to jam and fudge, starting at about R250. That makes it one of the more affordable ways to try a class.

Address: 89 Linksfield Road, Edenvale
Contact: 061 103 7121 (call or WhatsApp) | homegrowers.co.za

Food Ink, Randburg Or At Home

If you’d rather learn one-on-one, Food Ink offers single lessons and multi-class courses. These include family dinner courses and courses for household staff. Classes can be held at its Randburg venue or in your own kitchen, from about R950.

Address: 291 Mimosa Road, Randburg
Website: foodinkchef.co.za

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Baking Classes In Gauteng

Crust & Crumb, Melville

Crust & Crumb is a dedicated baking school that runs regular classes in sourdough, croissants, macarons, gluten-free baking and more. In-person classes start at about R950. If you’d rather learn at home, there’s also an online video course for R250.

Address: 76a 4th Avenue, 27 Boxes, Melville
Website: crustandcrumb.co.za

Milk And Honey Cooking Studio, Pretoria

This studio’s popular sourdough workshop usually runs monthly from 09:00 to 12:00 and includes lunch and dessert. It costs R750, and a class only goes ahead once at least eight people have booked.

Address: Plot 12 R, Olympus, Pretoria
Website: mhcookingstudio.co.za

Antoinette’s Cookery School, Centurion

Alongside its cooking classes, Antoinette’s runs specialty baking classes in sourdough, croissants and seasonal treats such as hot cross buns.

Prue Leith Culinary Institute, Centurion

Prue Leith’s short courses include macaron-making and baking classes for home bakers who want to improve their technique.

The Chocolate Factory By Beyers, Bedfordview

This one is more about chocolate than baking, but it’s a fun option for anyone with a sweet tooth. There are chocolate-making classes for adults (16 and older, groups of 6 to 12) at R480 per person.

Address: 72 North Reef Road, Bedfordview
Contact: 011 057 7674

Social Classes For Groups And Friends

These are as much about the evening as the food. You cook together, then sit down to enjoy what you’ve made.

The Cookery By The Secret Jozi Chef, Craighall

The Cookery hosts social group classes on world cuisines, brunch and simple suppers, usually from 17:30 to 21:30. Guests are split into small teams at cooking stations, and the evening ends with a long-table meal. Classes start at about R800 and sell out fast, so join the mailing list for early access. It also hosts birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties and get-togethers with friends.

Address: The Woods (formerly The Colony Centre), 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall
Website: thesecretjozichef.co.za

The Cooking Kitchen, Parkwood

The Cooking Kitchen runs relaxed, interactive classes for all skill levels, from fresh pasta to quick, healthy meals. You can cook along or simply watch with a glass of wine. It’s a popular choice for nights out with friends and birthdays. Prices range from about R380 to R2 200, depending on the class.

Address: 155 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood
Contact: 083 326 4933 | thecookingkitchen.co.za

Food Jams, Kempton Park

Food Jams hosts themed group cooking workshops, as well as private dining and catering events, on the East Rand.

Address: Feastivity, 64 Jones Road, Jurgenspark, Kempton Park
Website: foodjams.co.za

SetteBello Pasta Making Class, Bedfordview

Learn to make fresh pasta by hand at SetteBello at the Italian Club. Dates are posted on the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Address: 7 Marais Road, Bedfordview
Contact: 010 035 5207 or WhatsApp 065 856 3319

Sunday Culture Soul And RnB Cook-Along, Heidelberg

This one is part cooking class, part party: a chef-led masterclass with a live DJ and wine tasting, held every few months. Tickets cost about R2 150 per person or R4 300 per pair.

Venue: Beaurain Venue, Poortjie Road, Heidelberg
Tickets: Quicket

Cooking Classes For Couples And Date Nights

Cooking together makes for a memorable date. Good options include:

• Vitality HealthyFood Studio in Sandton, which runs date-night themed courses
• Prue Leith Culinary Institute in Centurion, which offers couples cooking classes, including around Valentine’s Day
• The Cooking Kitchen in Parkwood, where you can share a relaxed evening with wine
• Sunday Culture’s cook-along in Heidelberg, which has pair tickets.

Cooking Team Building And Corporate Events

A cooking class can be a great team builder. Everyone has a role, people talk across departments and there’s a meal at the end. These venues cater for corporate groups:

Vitality HealthyFood Studio, Sandton

The studio kitchen holds 22 people cooking at once. The dining area seats 48, or 70 standing for cocktail functions. Chefs lead hands-on sessions with tips and nutritional advice, followed by a meal together. The venue can also be hired for fully catered events.

Bookings: 011 529 6527 | [email protected]

The Cookery By The Secret Jozi Chef, Craighall

The Cookery’s team-cooking format, with small teams at stations and a long-table meal, suits year-end functions and company team building. Themes have included “Curries Around the World” and “Tacos and Tequila”.

The Cooking Kitchen, Parkwood

The Cooking Kitchen offers team-building sessions built around its MasterChef-inspired classes.

Olive Branch Cookery School, Fourways

Olive Branch hosts team-building events, cooking demonstrations and wine tastings, as well as classes for adults and students.

Address: Free Range Lifestyle Centre, 42 Witkoppen Road (corner of Kingfisher Avenue), Fourways
Website: olivebranchcooking.co.za

Food Jams, Kempton Park

Food Jams offers private group workshops and dining events, which work well for East Rand teams.

Tip for planners: book early for November and December. Year-end function season is the busiest time for these venues.

Kids’ Cooking And Baking Classes

Cooking classes are a great way to keep children busy during the school holidays, and to teach them kitchen safety and confidence along the way.

Olive Branch Cookery School, Fourways

Olive Branch runs kids’ holiday classes for different age groups:

• Ages 2 to 4: Cooks and Tots, a class for parents and children together
• Ages 4 to 10: basic skills, kitchen safety and making their own dishes
• Ages 11 to 16: basic and advanced cooking skills.

Vitality HealthyFood Studio, Sandton

The studio runs a kids’ class, “Little Chefs, Big Kitchen Adventures!”, with a focus on healthy cooking.

The Chocolate Factory By Beyers, Bedfordview

There are chocolate-making classes for kids aged 7 to 12 (R250, groups of 5 to 8) and teens aged 12 to 16 (R380, groups of 6 to 12).

Kids’ Cooking And Baking Birthday Parties

• JHB Culinary & Pastry School, Meredale: hands-on baking, pastry or cooking classes for children. Dishes include chicken wraps and brownies. It costs about R180 to R250 per child. WhatsApp 072 678 8407.
• The Cooking Kitchen, Parkwood: supervised parties with chocolate making, cupcake crafting or cake decorating, and children take home a box of their creations. It costs about R450 per child, with a minimum of 10 children.
• Culinary Loft, Benoni: chef-led social cooking that teaches kitchen safety, hygiene and confidence, ending with a shared meal. It starts at about R350 per child.
• Taste-Buds Cooks Club, Honeydew: age-appropriate recipes and themes, priced on quote. Email [email protected].
• Kushinda, Roodepoort: birthday packages where kids cook or bake from scratch with professional chefs and decorate cupcakes or biscuits.

Fire Cooking And Braai Classes

Cooked By Fire: The Farm Experience, Centurion

Learn to cook over open flames at Naledi Farm. The experience includes a farm tour, lessons in cooking meat and bread over fire, and a long-table feast. It costs from about R1 650 per person, and dates are announced on social media.

Venue: Naledi Farm, 13 Bodley Road, Laezonia AH, Centurion
Tickets: Quicket (Hush In My Kitchen)

Weber Grilling Academy, Centurion

The Weber Grilling Academy is based at Antoinette’s Cookery School, for anyone who wants to take their braai skills further.

Braai Masterclasses, Sandton And Centurion

The Vitality HealthyFood Studio and Prue Leith Culinary Institute also run braai-focused classes.

Tips For Choosing A Cooking Class

• Check what’s included. Some classes include a full meal, drinks and recipes to take home, while others are demonstrations only.
• Hands-on or demo? Hands-on classes are more fun for groups. Demonstrations suit people who want to watch and learn.
• Ask about dietary needs. Most venues can cater for vegetarian, halaal or allergy requirements if you let them know in advance.
• Book early. Popular classes, holiday programmes and year-end team-building slots fill up quickly.
• Check age limits for kids’ classes, and whether a parent needs to stay.
• Ask about minimum numbers. Some classes only go ahead once enough people have booked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does A Cooking Class Cost In Gauteng?

Most adult classes cost between about R700 and R1 000 per person. Budget workshops start at about R250, and premium experiences such as fire-cooking farm days cost from about R1 650. Kids’ classes typically cost R180 to R450 per child.

Where Can I Take Baking Classes In Johannesburg?

Crust & Crumb in Melville specialises in baking classes such as sourdough, croissants and macarons. HomeGrowers in Edenvale offers affordable workshops such as bagels and fudge.

Where Can I Take Baking Classes In Pretoria?

Try Milk and Honey Cooking Studio’s sourdough workshop, Antoinette’s Cookery School in Lyttelton Manor or the Prue Leith Culinary Institute’s short courses in Centurion.

Which Cooking Classes Are Good For Team Building?

The Vitality HealthyFood Studio in Sandton, The Cookery in Craighall, The Cooking Kitchen in Parkwood, Olive Branch Cookery School in Fourways and Food Jams in Kempton Park all cater for corporate groups.

Are There Cooking Classes For Kids In Gauteng?

Yes. Options include Olive Branch Cookery School’s holiday classes, the Vitality HealthyFood Studio’s kids’ class, The Chocolate Factory by Beyers and birthday party packages at JHB Culinary & Pastry School, The Cooking Kitchen, Culinary Loft and others.

Can I Book A Private Cooking Class At Home?

Yes. Food Ink offers in-home cooking lessons and courses in Johannesburg.