San Antonio
Culinary Institute of America — San Antonio
Culinary Institute of America — San Antonio has 8 beginner cooking classes in San Antonio. Listed prices run from $195 to $2,455. The address on the source is 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 3, San Antonio, TX 78215. Some are one-time classes. Some are courses. Sources checked Nov 2, 2026.
Address
- 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 3, San Antonio, TX 78215
Beginner classes
Culinary Boot Camp — Basic Training
Practise knife skills, sauces and cooking methods. Equipment and uniform included; closed-toe nonslip shoes required.
- Price
- $2,455
- What the price covers
- Per person for the five-day course; covers ingredients/tools/materials, CIA uniform (jacket + cap), daily meal, recipe booklet; optional tool kits $175-$425
- Time
- 5 consecutive days; 5.5 hours per day
- One class or a course
- Five-day intensive group course
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday, Dec 7 to 11, 2026, 2:00 to 7:30 PM. Registration is open, with 6 spots left.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- 'designed to give you all the foundational culinary knowledge... a must-take class if you want to learn the basics of cooking'; Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Holiday Pies
Practise pie dough, fillings and decorative finishes. Ingredients and equipment included. Confirm finish time; closed-toe shoes required.
Waitlist at the last check. Ask about the next opening.
- Price
- $195
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, recipe booklet, snacks
- Time
- 5-hour scheduled window; description lists 4 teaching hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Tue Nov 24, 2026, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration is closed and no spots are left.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'fundamental pastry techniques... Learn basic kitchen concepts'; Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Sharpening Your Knife Skills
Hands-on knife practice with equipment, ingredients and a meal included. Wear closed-toe shoes.
- Price
- $250
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, all ingredients/materials, a meal, recipe booklet
- Time
- 5 hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Sat Feb 6, 2027, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is open, with 18 spots.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'designed for cooks of every level'; Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Classic and Contemporary Sauces
Practise sauces, pairings and presentation. Ingredients and equipment supplied; wear closed-toe shoes.
- Price
- $250
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, recipe booklet
- Time
- 5 hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Sat Jul 31, 2027, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is open, with 18 spots.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate; San Antonio enthusiast class
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
CIA Favorites — cooking foundations
Prepare a selection of recipes while practising cooking basics and plating. Ingredients and equipment included; wear closed-toe shoes.
Waitlist at the last check. Ask about the next opening.
- Price
- $195
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, selection of CIA's best dishes, recipe booklet
- Time
- 5 hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Sat Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Waiting list only.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'Essential Techniques... basic skills... for you to bring home to your kitchen, so you can cook like a CIA chef'; Experience Level Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Holiday Cookies
Practise cookie baking and mixing methods. Ingredients and equipment included; wear closed-toe shoes and confirm finish time.
- Price
- $195
- What the price covers
- Per person; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, recipe booklet, snacks
- Time
- 5-hour scheduled window; description lists 4 teaching hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Mon Nov 23, 2026, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration is open, with 1 spot left.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'Whether you are a total cookie rookie or an aspiring bake sale VIP'; Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Soups for All Seasons
Prepare soups while practising basic kitchen techniques. Ingredients and equipment included; wear closed-toe shoes.
- Price
- $195
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, recipe booklet
- Time
- 5 hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Sat Dec 12, 2026, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is open, with 6 spots left.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'Practice an array of basic and intermediate techniques... to successfully create delicious meals'; Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
Hors d’Oeuvre at Home
Prepare small dishes and practise flavor pairings and presentation. Ingredients and equipment included; wear closed-toe shoes.
Waitlist at the last check. Ask about the next opening.
- Price
- $195
- What the price covers
- Per person for one class; covers chef guidance, ingredients/materials, spread of bites to enjoy, recipe booklet
- Time
- 5 hours
- One class or a course
- One-time group
- Schedule
- Sat Dec 5, 2026, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Waiting list only.
- Adults
- 18+
- Who can come
- Adults only
- Come alone
- Yes. You can come alone.
- Materials and equipment
- Included for the class.
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed. Arrange the visit with the provider.
- Beginner fit
- Registration page: 'For every home-cook-turned-host, this hands-on class will give you the skills to impress any guest'; Beginner to Intermediate
Source checked Nov 2, 2026.
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