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Cooking school · Austin
The Prickly Pear Cooking School
Communal three-course cooking nights in a pop-art East Austin kitchen
5.0183 Google reviewsRanked #1 of 15 cooking schools in Austin
Date night
Evening classes for two, and it’s BYOB
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
Birthdays & groups
Private parties for up to 24
Beginners
No experience needed
About The Prickly Pear Cooking School
The Prickly Pear is a chef-owned cooking school in its own home venue at 1610 New York Avenue in East Austin. Chef Deb and Chef Mike run relaxed, recreational classes with themes such as New American Mediterranean, Italian and Roman nights.
Classes are communal. Everyone cooks together at one table instead of at separate stations, with a stool for each person and real knives and cutting boards. Most menus are a three-course meal of appetizer, entrée and dessert, and the night ends with a sit-down dinner. Bring your own wine or beer. The school supplies glasses, ice, openers and a chilling fridge. Leftovers go home with you.
Public classes cost around $100 plus tax a person and need eight people to run. Teens 13 and up can join with a guardian. Teams and private parties book Monday to Thursday, for up to 24 guests.
Known for
- Sticky Chicken w/ Hot Honey
Good to know
- BYOB, with glasses, ice, openers and a chilling fridge provided
- Public classes need 8 people to run
- Cancel or reschedule at least 7 days ahead for a full refund
- Guests 13 and up are welcome with a guardian
- Park along New York Avenue and avoid neighbors' driveways
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The Prickly Pear Cooking School: common questions
Can I bring my own wine?
Yes. The school is BYOB and provides spring water, glasses, wine keys, ice and a dedicated chilling fridge.
Can teenagers come?
Teens 13 and up are welcome when a guardian comes with them. Classes are mostly adults, and the conversation is aimed at adults.
What is the cancellation policy for public classes?
You can cancel for a full refund or reschedule up to 7 days before the class. Inside 7 days there is no refund or reschedule. Gift certificates are non-refundable.
How big can a private group be?
Private classes take up to 24 guests, and that is also the maximum for fully hands-on classes. Private events run Monday to Thursday, and weekend dates are occasionally available.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes, in amounts of $100, $125, $200 and $250. They are worth a dollar amount toward class seats, not a class for two, and they expire within a year.
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