# Cooking Classes in Des Moines | Culinary Workshops

- **Subtitle**: Find cooking classes in Des Moines — culinary workshops, baking sessions and chef masterclasses. Browse upcoming classes by cuisine and book now.
- **Category**: Cooking
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Cooking is therapeutic and if you want to try your hands out and have never known this art, then head to some of the finest cooking classes in Des Moines. Learn how to cook an entirely new cuisine, try baking a bread or a cupcake, learn how to make flavored chocolates and so much more. Discover some of the best cooking and baking workshops in Des Moines with us. With some very experienced chefs and educators, delicious recipes and one easy course; this definitely is worth a try.

## Cooking Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee
  - **Description**: Get ready to bring the heat for a great cause! Join us for the Sixth Annual Young Variety Chili Cookoff for an afternoon of friendly competition, great food, and community. 

Whether you're a longtime chili champion, trying your hand at a new recipe, or s
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Iowa Taproom
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- **Event Name**: Kid's Cupcake Decorating: 101
  - **Description**: Calling ALL kiddos - we're rolling up our sleeves and making one heck of a mess in our Cupcake Decorating Classes!

Each class includes a beverage, a chef's hat to decorate, a "Molly's Cupcakes" patch and a tutorial on filling, frosting and decorating fou
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 – Sun Dec 06 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kids-cupcake-decorating-101/200030760878257
  - **Venue**: 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2015, United States
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  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Healthy Holidays: Delicious & Nutritious Plant-Based Festive Cooking
  - **Description**: The holiday season is full of joy and celebration, but it can also present challenges when trying to maintain health goals.About this EventThe holiday season is full of joy and celebration, but it can also present challen
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/healthy-holidays-delicious-and-nutritious-plant-based-festive-cooking/100002000218847417
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: holiday, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Macallan Scotch and Culinary Experience
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  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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- **Event Name**: Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides + Mocktail
  - **Description**: Thursday, October 22 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kitchen Collage - 430 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA

At Above + Beyond Cancer, we emphasize the importance of cooking fresh and eating whole foods in terms of prevention, recovery, and overall quality of hea
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Kitchen Collage of Des Moines
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  - **Categories**: workshops, cooking, holiday, food-drinks, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Spooky Season: Des Moines East Village Ghost Mystery
  - **Description**: Enjoy a flexible experience designed for fun, discovery, and adventure.About this EventHalloween Scavenger HuntsBy Social Adventures by GabrielleConnect. Discover. Get into the Hall
  - **Venue**: Cowles Commons
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running!
  - **Description**: Get ready for Iowa’s biggest running celebration! The 2026 IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend brings thousands of runners and spectators together for an unforgettable weekend of racing, community, and fun in the heart of downtown Des Moines.  And this year w
  - **Venue**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Wild vs. Rockford IceHogs
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Ben Folds at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Monty Python's Spamalot - ASL Interpreted & Audio Described
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Drowning Pool & Saliva
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 16-18, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition CenterWhy YOU Will Love the Home Expo• HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusi
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Iowa Taproom), Kid's Cupcake Decorating: 101 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2015, United States), Healthy Holidays: Delicious & Nutritious Plant-Based Festive Cooking (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:30 pm at Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church), Macallan Scotch and Culinary Experience (Tue Nov 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Ingersoll), Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides + Mocktail (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 11:30 am at Kitchen Collage of Des Moines).
- **Q**: What are the top free Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Healthy Holidays: Delicious & Nutritious Plant-Based Festive Cooking (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:30 pm at Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church).
- **Q**: What Cooking events are happening in Des Moines in October 2026?
  - **A:** Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Iowa Taproom), Healthy Holidays: Delicious & Nutritious Plant-Based Festive Cooking (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:30 pm at Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church), Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides + Mocktail (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 11:30 am at Kitchen Collage of Des Moines).
- **Q**: How can I find Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Cooking events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Cooking events in Des Moines include The Iowa Taproom, 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2015, United States, Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Cooking events in Des Moines include Young Variety of Iowa, Molly's Cupcakes Des Moines, My Natures Kitchen.
- **Q**: Are there any online Cooking events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Cooking events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Cooking events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Cooking category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Cooking events are listed in Des Moines.

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