CULINARY CLASSES
At the Santa Fe School of Cooking, you can experience this delicious cuisine in depth, including the techniques of master chefs, the lore of the region and, of course, fabulous food.
Demonstration Classes
Our demonstration cooking classes, a cornerstone of our school for 36 years, show you how to create authentic Southwest dishes. You’ll follow along with detailed recipes while our chefs share:
- Traditional cooking techniques perfected through generations
- The background of our regional cuisine and its cultural significance
- Essential ingredient knowledge and uses, including chile varieties and seasonal produce
- Professional tips for authentic results in your home kitchen
- Time-tested methods for creating traditional sauces and seasonings
- Solutions to common cooking challenges
New Mexico’s culinary traditions come alive as you watch, learn, and taste the dishes prepared during class. Each demonstration includes time for questions and detailed explanations of cooking methods.
Hands On Classes
These interactive sessions put you at the center of the cooking experience. Perfect for those who want direct practice with ingredients and techniques, these classes let you roll up your sleeves and get cooking. Your chef will review the menu and ingredients, then guide you through preparing traditional Southwest dishes. You’ll work with regional ingredients, learn professional techniques, and enjoy the meal you’ve created.
Small class sizes ensure personal attention as you master essential skills:
- Proper knife techniques for Southwest ingredients
- Traditional meat and chile preparation methods
- Authentic sauce and salsa creation
- Regional bread making techniques
- Traditional cooking equipment use and care
Online Cooking Classes
Can’t join us in Santa Fe? Our on-demand video classes bring the Santa Fe School of Cooking’s signature experience to your kitchen. Watch our chefs demonstrate authentic techniques, follow along with detailed recipes, and master Southwestern cuisine at your own pace. Each class includes step-by-step video instruction, downloadable recipes and links to authentic ingredients.
We offer a wide range of online cooking classes for you to learn and love Traditional New Mexican dishes and chile preparation, Contemporary Southwest and Mexican cooking techniques, Native American culinary traditions and more including classes that feature some of Santa Fe’s favorite guest chefs!
At the Santa Fe School of Cooking, you'll learn the techniques, traditions, and tastes that define New Mexican, Native American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine. For over three decades, we've taught thousands of students how to create authentic Southwest dishes in our welcoming, practical teaching kitchen. Our professional instructors share their expertise in everything from chile preparation to traditional bread making, ensuring you gain practical skills to recreate these dishes at home.
Santa Fe's distinctive cuisine reflects our city's 400-year heritage. In our classes, you'll master the warm, spicy flavors that characterize Southwestern cooking while learning how regional chefs blend traditional ingredients with contemporary techniques. We emphasize authentic preparation methods, seasonal ingredients, and time-tested cooking techniques that bring out the best in Southwest cuisine.
Classes run several times each week, featuring menus from traditional New Mexican, Native American, Mexican, Spanish, vegetarian, and contemporary Southwestern cuisine. Each session provides detailed recipes, professional guidance, and practical tips for sourcing ingredients. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, our classes accommodate all skill levels.