Cooking Schools, Cooking Classes & culinary Tours
A pinch of this, a dash of that, and “Poof,” you’re a culinary magician. Charmed, gifted and creating gustatory legends that will amaze and delight. In epicurean land South Carolina visitors and students alike can quickly become Master Chefs and…
- Spend a fun weekend with friends learning advanced techniques at a Bed and Breakfast renowned for its gourmet meals
- Expand your repertoire of culinary magic at a professional cooking school
- Go behind the scenes into the kitchens of Executive Chefs as you tour and taste your way around historic Charleston
Cooking Classes
Abingdon Manor
Superior Accommodations, Fine Dining & Hands-on Learning
Bring one or two couples or a group of friends for a fun weekend of B&B relaxation and hands-on instruction on serving up some of the Inn’s favorite recipes for Saturday dinner.
Abingdon Manor
307 Church Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5090
www.abingdonmanor.com/cookingschool.html
Fleur de Lys Home Culinary Institute
Classes vary from week to week and include tastings and some hands-on opportunities.
Fleur de Lys Home Culinary Institute
Chef Francois Fisera
2819 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 765-9999
Let's Cook Culinary Studio
Let's Cook offers classes for singles, couples and kids. Learn how to prepare regional American cuisine, an Italian supper, and holiday and seasonal meals.
Let's Cook Culinary Studio
1305 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 250-2569
www.letscookculinary.com
Maverick South Kitchens
Culinary center, cooking store and classes
Learn the artistry of Lowcountry cooking from the area’s top chefs, or rub elbows with guest chefs from world-class restaurants. Maverick Southern Kitchens is a cooking store and culinary center is downtown Charleston offering a variety of classes taught by Charleston chefs and guest chefs from through the south east. State-of-the-art demonstration kitchen makes it a snap to add the most delicious secrets to your cooking repertoire.
Maverick South Kitchens
194 East Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1212
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com/cooks/classes.html
McCutchen House - USC
Chef d'jour Classes at McCutchen House are half-day cooking classes designed to help the layperson get a leg up in the kitchen. $50 per person, 9 am –1 pm unless otherwise noted.
McCutchen House
Historic Horsehoe
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-8225
The Inn at Merridun – Culinary Cottage
Classes include hands-on experience, recipes and sampling foods. Private Group classes are available.
The Inn at Merridun
100 Merridun Place
Union, SC 29379
(864) 427-7052 / 1-888-892-6020
www.merridun.com/tea.html
Culinary Tours
Culinary Tours of Charleston
The low-down on Lowcountry Cuisine
Take a tasty tour of Charleston. Customized tours combine history and food in intimate behind-the-scenes experiences that highlight nationally-known chefs and artisan food producers. Daily culinary walking tours in Charleston; private and step-on bus tours by special arrangement.
Culinary Tours of Charleston
1208 Schirmer Avenue
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Tollfree: (800) 979-3370
(843) 856-3833
www.carolinafoodpros.com/tours/
Cooking Schools
Bob Jones University
The culinary arts major is designed to prepare students for the operation and management of food service facilities.
Bob Jones University, Culinary Arts
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 242-5100
Greenville Technical College
Earn an Associate degree in Food Service Management or certification in Baking and Pastry Arts, Catering, Culinary Education, or Dietary Manager.
Greenville Technical College, Hotel & Restaurant Management
PO Box 5616, Station B
Greenville, SC 29606, US
(803) 250-8303
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission, this program provides quality instruction in all aspects of the rapidly growing culinary field.
Horry Georgetown Technical College, Culinary Arts Technology
PO Box 1966,
2050 Hwy 501 East
Conway, SC 29526, US
(843) 347-3186 Fax: (803) 347-4207
The Art Institute of Charleston
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, earn degrees in Culinary Arts and Culinary Management.
The Art Institute of Charleston
24 North Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
www.education.org/artinstitutes/loc_charleston.php
The Culinary Institute of Charleston
Associates degrees and certification programs are taught at the new state-of-the-art training facility. Costs vary by program.
The Culinary institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 820-5090
www.tridenttech.edu/culinary_institute_of_charleston.htm
The Culinary Institute at USC
Certified program open to those interested in culinary-arts careers and taught by a host of chefs from the Midlands.
The Culinary Institute at the University of South Carolina
McCutchen House
902 Sumter Street - Building #10
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-8225 / (803) 777-4402
www.hrsm.sc.edu/culinary
University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management
Earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. The degree is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in the hospitality industry.
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-7000