For visiting foodies, cooking classes range from the informal to schools for professionals. You can get your children involved too.

Enchilada 101

Aldaco's Restaurant at Sunset Station
Authentic chicken enchiladas verdes, homemade tortillas, fresh guacamole and hand-shaken margaritas are on Chef Douglas Wallen's menu for Aldaco’s lunchtime cooking class, Enchilada 101. He’ll show you tips and tricks to satisfy those hunger pangs.
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Cooking with Olives

Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard
Yes, olives do grow in Texas! Taste the fruits of orchard owner Sandy Winokur’s labors when Chef Cathy Tarasovic demonstrates Mediterranean, Texas or Latin American cooking, incorporating products derived from the olive tree. Attend a scheduled class or arrange a private session.
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Cooking Schools

Culinary Institute of America
The CIA campus in San Antonio, located at the historic Pearl Brewery complex, immerses you in classes that range from five hours to five days. You will get a rewarding, in-depth experience that promises to raise your cooking skills to a new level.
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Central Market San Antonio Cooking School
Everyone can find a deliciously intriguing class at the Central Market Cooking School. Choose from day, evening, hands-on, basics, featured chef and demonstration sessions, along with age-specific classes for children.
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Gingerbreadworkshop
Guided by experienced "gingerbread angels," you'll tell your own story in gingerbread. Simple pieces become powerful life narratives.
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Raw Food Culinary Arts Classes
Dairy free, wheat free, gluten free, refined sugar free -- learn how to make delicious and healthy, raw vegan food. Taught by a certified Live Food Chef.
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San Antonio Cooking School
Native San Antonian and former restauranteur Hal Stockton's expertise ranges from rich culinary traditions like Southern-style comfort food, barbeque and Tex-Mex to foundation skills for the beginning chef.
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Whole Foods Market
You'll get hands-on cooking classes, tastings, demonstration dinners and workshops led by some of the country’s most exciting chefs, artisans and authors.
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Young Chefs Academy
Mary Carmen del Rio’s cooking school for kids, ages 3 and older, helps children learn the fundamentals of kitchen safety and cooking while inspiring creativity and interest in food. Age-appropriate activities are led by highly qualified teachers and chefs.
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Chef Demonstrations

Culinaria
Throughout the year, Culinaria events celebrate San Antonio’s food and wine culture, giving you the opportunity to sample chef-prepared meals and taste incredible wines. The signature event each May is the multi-day, multi-venue Culinaria — Wine & Culinary Arts Festival.
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Pearl Farmers Market
The Saturday morning Farmers Market at the Pearl Brewery complex is a great venue for watching an entertaining cooking demonstration by a highly acclaimed chef. Each week features something new and different, but you always get to sample what’s cooking!
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Taste of San Antonio Expo
The annual Taste of San Antonio Expo includes food samples and cooking demonstrations from dozens of local restaurants, food manufacturers, food purveyors and culinary students. An Oct. 5 Showcase Dinner will feature Chef Roberto Santibañez, who will demonstrate and answer questions on how to prepare the same multi-course meal that guests will be enjoying.
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