Best Cooking Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for cooking Classes in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Cooking schools and kitchens offering hands-on classes, date nights, kids' classes and private events.
This guide lists 10 cooking Classes in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 8 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 8 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Cooking Classes in Pittsburgh
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Gaynor’s School of Cooking
- Address 309 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Phone (412) 325-2703
- Website gaynorsschoolofcooking.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 12-10 PM |
2 Chop, WOK & Talk!
- Address 5404 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Phone (412) 362-0679
- Website chopwoktalk.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-9 PM |
3 Bidwell Training Center
- Address 1815 Metropolitan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
- Phone (412) 323-4000
- Website bidwelltraining.edu
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
4 In The Kitchen
- Address 1725 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 261-5513
- Website shopinthekitchen.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-4 PM |
5 Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
- Address 107 Flowers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
- Phone (412) 246-4736
- Website ckpgh.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-4 PM |
6 Food Glorious Food
- Address 5906 Bryant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Phone (412) 363-5330
- Website foodgloriousfoodpgh.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
7 Crate
- Address 1960 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
- Phone (412) 341-5700
- Website cratecook.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
8 ISTITUTO MONDO ITALIANO - Centro di cultura italiana
- Address 7604 Charleston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
- Phone (412) 478-2681
- Website istitutomondoitaliano.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 2-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10 AM-3 PM |
| Thu | 2-7 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM-3 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
9 Fabled Table
- Address 1400 Buena Vista St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 330-7452
- Website fabledtable.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-5 PM |
10 Enrico Biscotti Co
- Address 2022 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 281-2602
- Website enricobiscotti.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-4 PM |
How to choose cooking Classes in Pittsburgh
- Check accreditation or state approval. Career schools in Pennsylvania are licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
- Ask about class sizes, schedules and whether evening or weekend options exist.
- Get the total cost in writing, including fees, books and supplies.
- Ask about completion and job-placement rates for career programs.
- Visit or sit in on a class before you enroll.
Local tips for Pittsburgh
Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.
Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
Which cooking Classes in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Gaynor’s School of Cooking, Chop, WOK & Talk!, In The Kitchen, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, Crate, ISTITUTO MONDO ITALIANO - Centro di cultura italiana. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Pittsburgh do these cooking Classes cover?
The cooking Classes on this list are located in ZIP codes 15206, 15207, 15212, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15222, 15233. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How much do classes cost in Pittsburgh?
It depends on the program: community classes may cost a few hundred dollars, while certificate and career programs can cost several thousand. Ask about financial aid, payment plans and PA grants.
Is financial aid available?
Many accredited programs qualify for federal aid (FAFSA) and Pennsylvania's PHEAA state grants. Adult education and GED classes are often free.
How do I check that a school is legitimate?
Look it up with the Pennsylvania Department of Education or the State Board of Private Licensed Schools, and check its accreditor on the US Department of Education's database.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.