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Love Cooking? Elevate Your Culinary Skills at Any Age- Classes for 3 & Up!

Discover the Joy of Cooking with Classes Tailored for Toddlers through Adults in Columbia, Missouri!

  • Explore Culinary Skills Hands-On

  • Boost Your Cooking Confidence

  • Join Our Foodie Community

Gain Confidence in the Kitchen: Fun Hands-On Cooking Classes

Are you tired of cooking alone?

Imagine the kitchen as a place of laughter and teamwork, not just the sound of your solo chopping. Think about the last time you wanted to cook something special but felt overwhelmed by the complexity. It doesn't have to be that way.

Join our cooking classes and transform the kitchen into a hub of creativity and connection. Each class is a new opportunity to not only enhance your culinary skills but also to make lasting memories with fellow food lovers. Let us help you turn every meal into a celebration of good food and great company.

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Cooking Class Categories

We’ve organized our classes into four categories to help you easily find the perfect fit!

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 Culinary Adventures

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Terra Davis

"We had a team building cooking class today for work and I would highly recommend this class.It was very interactive and we all had such a great time." 
-Compass Health 

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Ellen H.

"100% recommend Chef Ashley and Back 2 Basics Cooking! She worked with me to put on a surprise birthday party for my daughter's 30th birthday. We had guests from ages 8 to almost 60 and all skill levels in the kitchen. She made everyone comfortable and made the party so much fun for everyone! Chef Ashley collaborated with me to develop the menu and was very accessible when I had questions. Just really a great experience! I think everyone learned something and I know everyone had fun!"

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Shay Ochoa

"Chef Ashley helped me to beat my anxiety in the kitchen and taught me the basic skills in a fun way. Her courses feel more like a fun night out than a class. And, I left full each evening!
My husband watched me do my first round of classes and asked if he could join for the second. We’re looking forward to six more weeks of classes now."

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What We bring to the table (literally)

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Get Your Hands Dirty

You’ll be cooking, not just watching. No boring lectures here. 

 

Cook Like the Pros, Literally

Classes are inside a real-deal commercial kitchen. Feel like a 5-star chef.

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Clean Enough to Eat Off the Floor (But Don’t)

Our kitchen stays clean, but maybe stick to the plates for your meals.

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Small Groups, Big Attention

It’s like a cooking club, minus the drama and plus actual skills.​​​​

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Something for Everyone

From bread to buttercream, we’ve got a variety of classes to suit your taste.​​

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For All Ages 

If they can hold a spoon and stay with us for 45 minutes, they’re in. Ages 3 and up!

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Teaching Experience You Can Trust

Chef Ashley has over a decade of expertise, which means you’re in great hands.

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Learn to Be a Food Safety Pro

Because nobody wants to make BBQ with a side of food poisoning.​​​​​​​

 

Come for the cooking, stay for the memories (and probably the snacks).

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Take It Home (Not Just the Food)

Recipes and guides are yours to keep, so you can recreate the magic later.

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Creativity, Served Fun-Sized

We make sure it’s an experience you’ll enjoy, not endure.

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We’ve Got Your Back

Need help after class? Drop us a text or email. We’ll answer, promise.

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Give the Gift of Deliciousness

Gift certificates available! Perfect for the aspiring chef in your life.

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No Sales Pitches, Ever

It’s all about cooking and learning—not selling you blenders.

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Private & Group Options

Whether you fly solo or roll in with friends, we’ve got you covered.

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No Hidden Fees, Scouts Honor

What you see is what you get.

Wallets can relax.

 

Decked-Out Holiday Themes

Get festive in the kitchen when the

season’s right.

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Come for the perks, leave with the skills (and bragging rights).

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