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Austin Culinary School · South Congress · Est. 2017

Learn to
Cook
Anything.

Professional chefs. Real kitchens. Lasting skills.
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Location
1011 S Congress Ave
Suite 180, Austin TX 78704
Hours
Tue–Fri: 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat–Sun: 9 AM – 6 PM
Phone
Mon closed · Pvt events only
Classes Monthly
30+ Sessions
All skill levels welcome
Knife Skills
French Sauces
Pasta from Scratch
Texas BBQ
Asian Flavors
Date Night Cooking
Pastry & Baking
Weekend Brunch
Monthly Class Menu
Knife Skills 101 $65
Chef Carlos Morales

The essential foundation. Rock chop, julienne, brunoise, and the guiding hand — taught step by step in a hands-on 2-hour session. All skill levels including complete beginners. Every ingredient and equipment provided.

Tue 10 AMThu 10 AMSat 1 PM
French Sauces $65
Chef Sophie Laurent

Béchamel, velouté, espagnole, and hollandaise — the mother sauces of classical French cooking. Understanding these opens the entire French culinary tradition. Class ends with a tasting of everything made.

Wed 10 AMSat 4 PM
Pasta from Scratch $65
Chef Sophie Laurent

Fresh egg pasta, gnocchi, and ravioli made entirely by hand. Chef Laurent covers flour selection, hydration, resting, and shaping — and you eat everything you make at a full sit-down meal at the end.

Wed 4 PMFri 10 AM
Pastry & Baking $65
Chef Sophie Laurent

Croissants, tarts, choux pastry, and macarons. Chef Laurent's most popular class — sells out within 48 hours each month. Monthly pass holders get priority access 72 hours before general booking opens.

Tue 4 PMThu 4 PM
Texas BBQ Techniques $65
Chef Carlos Morales

Brisket, ribs, and sausage — the Central Texas BBQ holy trinity. Chef Morales covers smoke selection, temperature management, the rest, and the salt-and-pepper rub debate Austin pitmasters still argue about.

Tue 1 PMFri 7 PMSun 1 PM
Asian Flavors $65
Chef Priya Patel

Thai, Japanese, and South Asian cooking techniques in a single session. Chef Patel covers flavor balance, wok technique, and the spice fundamentals that make Asian cooking approachable at home.

Wed 7 PMThu 7 PM
Date Night Cooking $65
Chef Priya Patel

A rotating three-course menu designed for pairs. Work together in the kitchen, then sit down to eat what you made. The most booked class on the schedule. Solo attendees and groups welcome alongside couples.

Tue 7 PMThu 7 PMFri 7 PM
Weekend Brunch $65
Chef Priya Patel

Shakshuka, French toast variations, eggs benedict, and hollandaise from scratch. A hands-on Saturday or Sunday morning session ending with a full brunch for the class. No experience needed at all.

Sat 10 AMSun 10 AM
The Instructors
01
Carlos Morales
Head Chef — Texas & American Regional

Formally trained in culinary arts in Austin with 14 years of professional kitchen experience, including eight years as executive chef at two Austin restaurants. Carlos built the Cookers Galore curriculum from launch in 2017 and leads all knife skills, Texas BBQ, and American regional classes. His teaching approach prioritizes the fundamentals that make every other cooking skill easier to develop.

Culinary Arts CertifiedServSafe Certified14 Yrs ExperienceAustin Native
02
Sophie Laurent
Chef — French Technique & Pastry

Trained in Lyon, France and worked in professional kitchens in Paris and New York before relocating to Austin in 2015. Sophie specializes in French classical technique, pastry, and fresh pasta. Her Pastry and Baking class consistently books out within 48 hours each month. She brings a precise, patient teaching style that works for complete beginners and experienced home cooks with equal effectiveness.

Lyon Culinary DiplomaPastry SpecialistServSafe Certified10 Yrs Instruction
03
Priya Patel
Chef — Asian Cuisines & Date Night

With a culinary background spanning South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Japanese cooking, Priya leads the Asian Flavors series, Weekend Brunch, and the Date Night Cooking class — the most booked session on the Cookers Galore schedule. She joined the team in 2019 and expanded the curriculum to cover the weekends. Her sessions draw repeat attendees who come back for different menus each month.

Culinary Institute CertifiedFood Handler LicensedServSafe Certified8 Yrs Teaching

Class
Pricing.

All classes include ingredients, equipment, apron, recipe cards, and a sit-down meal of everything you cook. No experience required for any session.

Single Class Drop-In

Walk into any scheduled class without a commitment. All ingredients, equipment, and a full sit-down meal included. Ideal for trying us out or booking a one-time experience with friends or a date.

Any class on the schedule All ingredients included Sit-down meal at the end Recipe cards to take home
$65
per person Book Now
Monthly Pass — Unlimited

Unlimited classes for a full calendar month. Priority booking 72 hours before general access, 10% off private events, and access to every session on the schedule. The best way to build real technique quickly.

Unlimited classes all month 72-hr priority booking 10% off private events Cancel before renewal anytime
$99
per month Get Pass
Private Event Buyout

Exclusive use of the full 3,200 sq ft kitchen for your group. Corporate team events, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, date nights. Custom menu built with your chef. Groups from 8 to 24 people, any day of the week.

Exclusive kitchen buyout Custom menu with chef Groups 8–24 people Available Mondays too
$55
per person · 8 min Inquire
Common Questions
Do I need any cooking experience?
No experience is required for any class at Cookers Galore. Knife Skills 101 and Family Cooking are specifically designed for people who have never cooked seriously before. Every session is hands-on and our instructors walk you through every step at every skill level simultaneously.
What is included in the class price?
Everything. Your class fee covers all ingredients, all equipment, use of our 3,200-square-foot professional teaching kitchen, an apron, printed recipe cards to take home, and a full sit-down meal of everything your class cooked together. There are no additional charges.
How do I book and how far in advance?
Use the contact form on this page or call us at +1 (512) 448-0317. We recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead — Date Night and Pastry fill quickly. Monthly pass holders get 72-hour priority access before spots open to the public each month.
Can I book a private event for a group?
Yes. We host private events for groups of 8 to 24, including corporate team events, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and date nights. Private events are available any day of the week including Mondays. Contact us to discuss a custom menu and date for your group.
From the Kitchen
All posts →
Technique

Chef Morales on why the rock chop is the single most important technique beginner cooks should learn — and the three mistakes that keep most home cooks from doing it correctly.

March 12, 2025 · Carlos Morales
Italian

Chef Laurent on flour selection, hydration, and resting time — the three variables that determine whether your homemade pasta is silky or stiff, and how to control all three.

February 28, 2025 · Sophie Laurent
Texas BBQ

Most backyard pitmasters obsess over seasoning and ignore the most important step. Chef Morales explains the science of the rest and how to do it correctly every time.

February 14, 2025 · Carlos Morales

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Cookers Galore LLC
1011 S Congress Ave, Suite 180
Austin, TX 78704
+1 (512) 448-0317
hello@cookersgalore.com

Tuesday – Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday – Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MondayPrivate Events Only
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