Private Cooking Classes
Scottsdale & Phoenix
Learn to Cook
From a Fine Dining Chef
Most cooking classes teach you a recipe. Chef Anthony Primera's private cooking classes teach you to cook. There is a meaningful difference. When you understand why a sauce breaks and how to bring it back, why the pan temperature matters before the protein goes in, or how a Japanese knife technique changes the texture of fish — you become a better cook in every kitchen, not just for one dish on one occasion.
A Prime Dinners cooking classes are private, hands-on, and taught directly in your Scottsdale or Phoenix home. Chef Primera works with your group at your pace, covering the techniques, science, and culinary instincts that underpin genuinely great cooking. Each class is built around your chosen focus — whether that is sushi rolling and Japanese knife skills, classic French sauce work, handmade Italian pasta, or a multi-technique dinner party crash course.
Cooking classes are consistently one of the most popular offerings at A Prime Dinners, particularly for date nights for two, birthday celebration activities, bachelorette party experiences, and corporate team-building events. Learning to cook something genuinely difficult alongside people you enjoy is a different kind of experience — one that creates stories, inside jokes, and usually a very good meal at the end.
Classes are available for 2 to 12 participants and can be structured for any skill level — from absolute beginners who want to stop burning pasta water to confident home cooks who want to understand the techniques behind their favorite restaurant dishes.
What's Included
in Every Cooking Classes
Custom Class Curriculum
Every class is built around your chosen focus — sushi, French, Italian, pastry, knife skills, or a mix of techniques tailored to your group.
Hands-On Learning
You are not watching a demonstration — you are cooking, with Chef Primera guiding every step in real time with real feedback.
Groups of 2 to 12
Perfect for intimate date nights, birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, and corporate team-building in Scottsdale or Phoenix.
All Skill Levels Welcome
Complete beginners and experienced home cooks are both welcome — Chef Primera adjusts pace and depth to match your group's skill level.
In Your Home Kitchen
The class happens in your kitchen — you learn on the tools and space you cook with every day, not a commercial demo setup.
Eat What You Make
Every class ends with a meal — you sit down and enjoy everything you cooked, making the experience both educational and genuinely celebratory.
Popular class formats include the Japanese Sushi & Knife Skills Experience, where participants learn nigiri formation, maki rolling, sashimi slicing, and the fundamentals of Japanese knife technique. The Classic French Sauces class covers beurre blanc, hollandaise, and velouté — foundational skills that apply to hundreds of dishes. The Italian Pasta from Scratch class teaches dough hydration, hand-rolling, and shaping techniques for three different pasta forms.
For corporate team-building, the competitive format — where small groups compete on a specific dish with Chef Primera judging and coaching in real time — consistently produces the most engagement and the best stories. Companies from Scottsdale to Phoenix have booked this format for team events and report it as one of the most effective team-building experiences they have done.
To book a private cooking class in Scottsdale or Phoenix, call 480-849-6015 or request your date online. Also see our corporate events page for larger team cooking experiences and our date night service if you are looking for a romantic evening without the class format.
From Request
to Table
Submit Your Request
Tell us about your class — the date, number of guests, occasion, and any dietary considerations.
Consultation
Chef Primera reaches out to discuss your vision and craft a personalized curriculum just for you.
Chef Teaches, You Cook
Chef Primera leads you through each technique with demonstrations, hands-on coaching, and real-time feedback — you actually cook every dish, not just watch.
Sit Down & Eat Your Work
The class ends with a meal of everything you made. You eat well, you leave with real skills, and you have a story that lasts longer than any restaurant dinner.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What cooking class topics are available?
Available class topics include Japanese sushi and knife skills, classic French sauces and techniques, Italian pasta from scratch, pastry and dessert fundamentals, multi-course dinner party preparation, and general knife skills and mise en place. Custom topics based on your group's interests are also available — just ask during booking.
Do I need special equipment or ingredients?
No. Chef Primera brings everything needed for the class — specialty tools, ingredients, and any equipment not standard in a home kitchen. Your standard kitchen setup is sufficient.
How long does a typical cooking class last?
Most classes run 2 to 3 hours depending on the topic and group size. Longer immersive experiences covering multiple techniques can be arranged for corporate groups or extended celebrations.
Is a cooking class a good gift?
It is one of the most popular gift formats Chef Primera offers. Gift experiences are available for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and other occasions. Contact us and we can discuss how to structure the experience as a gift for someone specific.
Can cooking classes accommodate dietary restrictions among participants?
Yes. If participants in your class have dietary restrictions, let Chef Primera know at the time of booking and he will ensure the class dishes and ingredients work for everyone in the group.