Cook Up a Storm! Cooking Classes and Highlights in Wisconsin

Whether you are a beginner to the culinary arts, an aspiring cook, or a professional looking to brush up on your culinary skills, there are a variety of resources available to around Wisconsin to help you on your way. Take a course or two in ethnic cooking to learn about a different culture, attend a seminar or hands-on class for chocolate making, or visit a local chef’s seminar at any of these locations. If you choose to make a long-term career from your passion, you can pursue a degree at any of the Wisconsin technical colleges!

Blackhawk Technical College
6004 Prairie Rd.
PO Box 5009
Janesville, WI 53547, US
(608) 757-7730
www.blackhawk.edu/eo/programs.html

The formal program at Blackhawk Technical college includes a curriculum of baking, catering, costing, culinary arts, food safety, food service, food styling, menu planning, gourmet food, and nutrition. Evening classes and seminars are also available, and credits can be applied to an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.

Cooks Corner – Cooking Classes
PO Box 220
836 S. 8th St.
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0220, US
(920) 684-5521 or (800) 236-2433
www.cookscorner.com/page.asp?id=25

These cooking classes run the range of menu items including appetizers, Cajun, French, and Italian classes, pizza making, Thai, Sushi, and other Ethnic Cuisine. Call for information and schedules.

Creative Cuisine Cooking School
9458 N. Regent Ct., PO Box 17664
Milwaukee, WI 53217, US
(414) 352-0975
www.creativecuisinecookingschool.com

Creative Cuisine specializes in individual and group cooking course covering baking, desserts, gourmet food, seafood, and even barbeque!

Ecole De Cuisine
765 H Woodlake Dr.
Kohler, WI 53044, US
(920) 451-9151
www.ecoledecuisine.com

This featured venue in Kohler showcases celebrity chefs and is a great resource for aspiring cooks and chefs. Gourmet food, chocolate, pastry making, recreational cooking, and sushi are just some of the highlights for these unique programs.

Fox Valley Technical College, Culinary Arts
1825 N. Bluemound Dr.,
PO Box 2277
Appleton, WI 54912-2277, US
((800) 735-3882
www.foxvalley.tec.wi.us/tp2.asp?ID=Associate+Degrees&pix=017

Fox Valley Technical College offers career-oriented courses in the Culinary Arts, and covers a curriculum in baking, food production, menu planning, hospitality and tourism, vegetarian, food safety, and food styling. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration details.

Madison Area Technical College, Culinary Careers
3550 Anderson St.
Madison, WI 53704, US
(608) 246-6368
matcmadison.edu/matc/ASP/showprogram.asp?ID=2188

MATC offers a variety of programs for a career in the Culinary Arts; curriculum courses include Ethnic cuisine, food service, food costing, catering, cake decorating, tourism/hospitality, nutrition, and pastry making. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration information.

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Culinary Arts
700 W. State St.
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53233, US
(414) 297-6861
148.8.128.100/student/offerings/culartaas.html

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers programs and degree-related curriculum in the following areas: catering, baking, food production, food costing, Ethnic cuisine, hospitality, menu planning, nutrition, and pastry making. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration information.

Moraine Park Technical College, Culinary Arts
235 N. National Ave., PO Box 1940
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940, US
(920) 922-8611 or (800) 472-4554
www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/culinaryarts/

Moraine Park Technical College offers programs and degree-related curriculum in the following areas: catering, baking, food production, food costing, Ethnic cuisine, hospitality, menu planning, nutrition, and pastry making, and restaurant management. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration information.

Nicolet College, Culinary Arts
County Highway G
Rhinelander, WI 54501, US
(800) 544-3039
www.nicolet.tec.wi.us/culinary/culinary.htm

Nicolet College offers programs and curriculum in the following areas: catering, baking, food production, food costing, Ethnic cuisine, hospitality, menu planning, nutrition, and pastry making, and restaurant management. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration information.

Orange Tree Imports Cooking School
1721 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711, US
(608) 255-8211
www.orangetreeimports.com/$spindb.query.cook.orangecook

Orange Tree Imports is a gourmet food and kitchen store that offers a variety of specialized classes throughout the year. Course offerings may include baking, cake decorating, chocolate making and tasting, gourmet menus; Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Pakistani, Indian, and Spanish cuisine; vegan cooking, and seafood preparation skills.

Waukesha County Technical College, Culinary Management
800 Main St.
Pewaukee, WI 53072, US
(262) 691-5254
www.waukesha.tec.wi.us/home/degpro/business/culinmgt.htm

Waukesha County Technical College offers programs and curriculum in the following areas: catering, baking, food production, food costing, nutrition, and restaurant and hospitality management. Please contact the college for enrollment and registration information.

Whole Foods Market – Madison – Cooking Classes
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705, US
(608) 233-9566
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/MAD.html

Whole Foods Market features specialized cooking courses throughout the year, with fresh courses each season. Choose from gourmet vegetarian cooking, ethnic cuisine, Italian, French, Pakistani, Thai, and Chinese menus, all with a focus on healthful living and organic selections.

Wisconsin School of Cookery
W6248 Lake Ellen Dr.
Cascade, WI 53011-1322, US
(414) 528-8015
www.excel.net/gold/wiscook.htm

The Wisconsin School of Cookery attracts tourists and visitors to learn about food history in Wisconsin, sampling and tasting, and learning basic baking and cooking techniques. Call the location for additional information.