Hands-on Cooking Classes in Columbia, MO Since 2014
Real skills, real food, real fun.
Cooking classes for kids, adults, couples, and private groups.
Hosted by Chef Ashley at Como Cooks Kitchen.
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“Ashley is such a joy to work with! So patient with any size/age group. We had a fantastic time, looking forward to our next session!”
-Anita
Find Your Class
Pick your path.
Walk out of class with food you made, new skills you will use for the rest of your life, and the kind of
"I actually did that" feeling that does not come from ordering takeout.
Find the right class below for your kid, your partner, a group of friends, or just yourself.
Mini Chef, Kids Culinary Cooking Club, Jr Chefs N Chaperones, Summer Camps. Ages 3 to 17.
Kids Classes
Everyday Cooking Club, Cooks in the Making, Date Night. Build real skills. 18+ Only
Adult Classes
Cake Decorating 101, Sushi Party, Holiday Treats. One-off skill builds. Adults only, children 7+ welcome with an adult, and children 13+ solo are all welcome.
Specialty Classes
Teams, birthdays, family events for 5 to 24 people plus lessons for two. Options for both adults and children.
Private Group Classes
Grow their cooking confidence
Many children just need the steps, the tools, and the food available and they can work magic in the kitchen. Send them to a class and watch their cooking confidence soar!
Real skills you can learn
together
Grab a partner, friend, family member, coworker, or your child and come learn a useful culinary skill that you can use in your everyday cooking!
12 Years in Como
Chef Ashley has taught over 1000 cooking classes and counting.
Hands-on, not demo.
Learn how to cook the best way, hands-on.
Real Learning
Each class is built so you walk out with useful skills you can use.
Featured Class
Cake Decorating 101
Learn the basics of decorating a layered cake. Proper stacking, crumb coats, final coat, and decorating. We hit every step. Not enough time to go deep on piping, but I will touch on the basics before turning you loose to decorate. $90. Designed for beginner and intermediate adult decorators. Kids 7+ with an adult, or 13+ solo.
What Students Are Saying
Real reviews from real families and students
"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."
"He absolutely LOVED this camp! He came home each day with an arm load of food and was ready to talk about the recipes. I asked him if he would do the camp again and he said he would. High praise from a teenager. Also, they made pretzels one day and those are hands down the best pretzels I've ever eaten in my life. Even better than the ones at Disney World."
"Highly recommend bringing your team here for an outing! Chef Ashley was so hospitable and kind. We made a taco casserole and it was so easy and fun!"
"Chef Ashley is phenomenal!! I started with a sushi class on my own. Cause sushi!! And then I got braver and brought my picky eater to a class. It's been way too long since his class but he STILL talks about cooking with Chef Ashley!! And asks when he can go back!!"
"I signed up for a private couples class for my boyfriend's Valentine's Day present, and we had the best time! Highly recommend signing up for the handmade pasta option. We also both loved the tarte tatin we made for dessert."
"Ashley is amazing! Our cooking camp was such a great experience. The variety and amount of recipes these kids cooked was incredible. I'm lucky if I can bake banana bread with my child, but Ashley makes it look easy to cook 3 to 4 things a day with them. She makes it look effortless and fun!!"
"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!"
"Our kids (7 and 10) LOVED summer camp. Chef Ashley was always kind and patient with the group and they got to practice a variety of different recipes and kitchen skills. I would highly recommend and we will be back next year!"
"We had a great time! This was a birthday gift from my husband and ended up taking the class on Valentine's Day! Food was great, the teacher was so fun and helpful and we learned a few new things. Definitely recommend trying it out."
"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."
Find the kitchen
Back 2 Basics Cooking
14 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65203
Located inside: Como Cooks
Note: There is no signage for Back 2 Basics Cooking. Look for the Como Cooks sign. We are next to Boost Moblie and across the street from Love Coffee.