Cooking classes in Charlotte
7 schools · Updated October 2026
We list 7 places in and around Charlotte that teach cooking to the public. The classes you'll find most often are BBQ.
The list is ordered by our quality score, so The Foodie School sits near the top with 4.9 stars from 108 Google reviews.
The 7 best schools, ranked
Ordered by our quality score. Ratings are from Google, with the review count beside each one.
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The Foodie School
Cooking school · Fort Mill, SC
Cooking school in Fort Mill, SC.
4.9on Google, 108 reviews - 2
The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC
Chef’s studio · Matthews, NC
At The Garden Party, we believe that good food brings people together and creates lasting memories.
5.0on Google, 60 reviews - 3
Community Culinary School of Charlotte
Community kitchen · Charlotte
Community kitchen in Charlotte.
4.7on Google, 90 reviews - 4
Something Bleu Custom Charcuterie
Cooking school · Charlotte
Something Bleu Charcuterie handcrafts custom charcuterie and cheese boards with love in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC for delivery or pick up.
4.9on Google, 24 reviews - 5
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Ernie's Smokehouse BBQ Inc.
Cooking school · Charlotte
Discover award-winning Ernie's BBQ, offering a variety of catering cuisines, and in-home grilling classes in Charlotte.
4.7on Google, 12 reviewsBBQ & grilling - 7
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus
Culinary college · Charlotte
Culinary college in Charlotte.
4.2on Google, 142 reviews
Cooking classes in Charlotte: common questions
What are the best cooking classes in Charlotte?
By our quality score (rating, number of reviews and how complete and current the listing is), the top 3 are The Foodie School (4.9 stars, 108 reviews), The Garden Party CLT: Private Chef, Charlotte NC (5.0 stars, 60 reviews) and Community Culinary School of Charlotte (4.7 stars, 90 reviews).
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