Have you always wanted to try a cooking class but considered the fact that you know how to cook so it felt like you didn’t need one? If so, you’re not alone. Cooking classes are not just for amateur cooks. You might know how to cook your main meals at home and make yourself your lunch and breakfast everyday, but have you ever considered learning how to make a new cuisine such as sushi? How about learning how to cook that famous Gigi Hadid pasta recipe? There are so many ways to learn to cook, but cooking classes are the best way to learn how to cook something different. 

You could become a full blown pastry connoisseur because you’ve learned how to make croissants in a pastry class. You could learn how to cook contemporary Asian food or you could simply learn the merits of cooking an excellent steak. But here are all the reasons why you should take a cooking class at least once in life.

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• You can learn new recipes. It’s super easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to cooking. Making those same meals over and over again because you already know your shopping list is easy as a rut to slip into. Cooking classes can help to inspire you to try new meals, and it can also add some variety into your week. If you’ve got kids at home, classes can also give you some more meal ideas that you may not have considered before.
• You’ll meet new people. If you’re struggling with your social life, cooking classes are a great way to meet new people. The people surrounding you might be new to the class or they may be regulars, but as you’re mixing ingredients you get a chance to chat and socialize.
• You’ll try new food. You may not have enjoyed lamb any other way by roasting it, but if you could try Greek lamb, wouldn’t you want to learn how to make that yourself at home? You don’t have to be a particularly adventurous person in any other way, but when it comes to expanding your taste buds and your palate, a cooking class is going to help.
• It’s a great way to have fun with a partner. Whether you bring your best friend or you’re looking for a good date night idea, cooking classes are a great time. You can work together and create a new dish, try new things and learn new skills and you get to do it while having fun. Nothing can really go wrong in a cooking class except for a burnt dish, but as long as you’re following the recipe together you’ll be able to eat something delicious together afterwards.
• You’ll learn about seasonal foods. Whether you’re in a class that teaches you different ways to make veggies or you’re making desserts from scratch, you’ll learn about what works locally and what’s in season. Believe it or not, there is a reason the banana prices fluctuate throughout the year, and if you live in a country that relies on seasonal vegetables and seasonal food it can help to understand how you can cook with them throughout the year.