The French Culinary Institute
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Classes for Fun

Get into The FCI's kitchens and expand your culinary repertoire with our fun, fast, and affordable Recreational classes. Classes are taught in the same facilities as The FCI's career programs, and by the same inspiring chef-instructors.

Culinary

All-American Barbecue
Learn MoreAll-American Barbecue

In this class you'll get a primer on how to smoke it, dress it, and grill it like a pro, making several American barbecue classics.

Food Technology for the Home Cook
Learn MoreFood Technology for the Home Cook

Learn cutting-edge cooking techniques, including low-temperature cooking, hydrocolloids, and more to push your kitchen creativity and skills to new heights.

French Classics: Coq au Vin and Other Favorites
Learn MoreFrench Classics: Coq au Vin and Other Favorites

Take a culinary excursion to France, cooking up some of the dishes that have made this cuisine famous.

French Classics: Sauces
Learn MoreFrench Classics: Sauces

Demystify sauces, one of the hallmarks of classic French cuisine, with assistance from our expert chef-instructors.

Handmade Pasta
Learn MoreHandmade Pasta

Learn to prepare absolutely authentic fresh Italian pasta—and accompanying sauces—by hand.

The Secrets of Spices
Learn MoreThe Secrets of Spices

Learn to use a variety of spices and herbs to elevate the flavors of food. In just four hours, you'll have the know-how to create complex and deliciously seasoned dishes at home.

Pastry & Bread

Chocolate Treats and Truffles
Learn MoreChocolate Treats and Truffles

Learn the art of working with chocolate, while making your own truffles and other chocolate candies, plus designing your own container to put them in.

Cream Puffs, Eclairs, and More
Learn MoreCream Puffs, Eclairs, and More

Become skilled in the art of preparing these delicate French pastries by learning recipes and techniques for creating sweet and savory pâte a choux dough.

Cupcake Decorating
Learn MoreCupcake Decorating

Learn the finer points of piping and decorating cupcakes of your own design.

La Dolce Vita
Learn MoreLa Dolce Vita

Live the sweet life. Learn to make an assortment of classic, authentic Italian pastries in our kitchens.

The New York Bagel
Learn MoreThe New York Bagel

Learn the skills to make this unique boiled then baked bread with all the trimmings in our four-hour hands-on class.

Puff Pastry Workshop
Learn MorePuff Pastry Workshop

Puff pastry is a highly versatile dough that can be applied to both savory and sweet treats. Learn the techniques essential to making this dough to perfection.