PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES

Want to know the tricks of the trade? Let me teach you. Whether it’s you and a small group of friends or a corporate event. Learn from one of the best, the one who beat Bobby Flay in “Iron Chef America” – Battle Elk!

Classes are also available virtually, so you can cook along with Chef Kent from your own kitchen.

Chef Kent Rathbun on the camera monitor while teaching live behind it on his virtual cooking class set
Close-up of the monitor and camera rig on Chef Kent Rathbun's virtual cooking class set

With private cooking classes, you’ll learn the basics or hone your skills the same way I did, watching and doing it yourself. From preparing ingredients for execution and learning what flavors complement each other to practicing proper cooking techniques, each class leaves you confident and ready to conquer your own kitchen – and maybe even Bobby Flay.

Interested in booking a Private Cooking Class?

Private cooking classes with Chef Kent Rathbun

Private Cooking Classes the Way I Learned
I learned to cook by watching and doing. That is how my private cooking classes work. You cook alongside me, and I show you the tricks I have picked up over more than 50 years in restaurants.

Classes can be one-on-one in your own home or with a group in my Rathbun Test Kitchen. They work for a small group of friends or a corporate team.

What You Learn in Private Cooking Classes
We start with the basics: preparing your ingredients so everything is ready to go. Then we get into which flavors work together and why.

From there we practice proper cooking techniques. Beginners build a foundation. Experienced home cooks sharpen their skills. Everyone leaves more confident in their own kitchen.

Who Teaches Your Private Cooking Classes
I have worked in restaurants for more than 50 years. My first job was at 14, at a Sambo’s in Kansas City. At 17 I apprenticed at La Bonne Auberge. Since 1990 I have built restaurants in Dallas, including Abacus and Jasper’s, and led more than 30 restaurant concepts.

I have taught chefs and home cooks for years. I made annual trips to Bangkok with the Dusit Thani Hotel to teach their chefs American cooking and to learn Thai and other Asian cuisines myself.

In 2008 I competed on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and beat Bobby Flay in Battle Elk. I bring that same energy to every class.

Book Private Cooking Classes

Use the booking button on this page to tell us what you want to learn and how many people will cook. You can also join the Rathbun Test Kitchen group for first notice on classes and events.

Curious about the chef? I am a four-time James Beard Foundation nominee, and I beat Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America in Battle Elk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can private cooking classes be held at my home?
Yes. Classes can be one-on-one in your own home or with a group at the Rathbun Test Kitchen.

Are private cooking classes good for beginners?
Yes. Beginners learn the basics, and experienced cooks hone their skills.

Can I book private cooking classes for a corporate event?
Yes. Classes work for small groups of friends and for corporate events.

Who teaches the private cooking classes?
Chef Kent Rathbun teaches every class himself. He is a four-time James Beard Foundation nominee and beat Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America in Battle Elk.

What will I learn in a private cooking class?
You learn how to prepare ingredients, which flavors complement each other, and proper cooking techniques you can use at home.

How do I book private cooking classes?
Use the booking button on this page and tell us what you want to learn and how many people will cook.

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