Specialty Cooking Classes in Columbia, MO
Single-session classes with Chef Ashley at Como Cooks Kitchen. Decorate a layered cake, roll your own sushi, or make a tray of holiday treats.
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“My husband and I gifted our twin grandchildren this experience for their 10th birthday. The afternoon exceeded expectations. Chef Ashley has a great space for instruction, and she is very organized in her approach to teaching. She was helpful and supportive to all 4 of us, but I loved her positive, affirming approach with the kids!”
-Sarah Gordon, Cake Decorating 101 Student
Cake Decorating 101
Learn step-by-step how to decorate a layered cake and walk out with your own two-layer cake, iced and finished, in one afternoon.
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“My husband and I gifted our twin grandchildren this experience for their 10th birthday. The afternoon exceeded expectations.”
-Sarah Gordon, Cake Decorating 101 Student
What Students Learn During Cake Decorating 101
Why & How to Crumb Coat How to use a turntable, offset spatula, & cake comb
Stacking Cake Layers Mixing Icing Colors in Buttercream
Filling & Basics of Using a Piping Bag Basic Boarders & Finishing Touches
You will work through the steps at your own station while Chef Ashley walks the room. By the end you will have decorated your own two-layer cake with buttercream, from crumb coat to a finished cake you carry out the door. Beginners are the target here. If you already bake at home and want to level up how your cakes look, this is the class.
*Ages 7-11 welcome with an adult and their own ticket
*Ages 12+ welcome solo
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026
2026 Schedule
Cake Decorating 101 FAQs
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You are who I had in mind when I designed this class! This class goes over the basics of stacking, apply a crumb coat, then clean coat, then a basics final design using buttercream on a layered cake to level up your at-home cake decorating skills!
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Yes groups of 5-10 may setup a private class.
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Spots fill quickly, so be sure to grab yours today!
Sushi Party!
Learn the techniques to roll your own sushi. Hands-on, low stress, and you learn how to prepare it again for later!
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“We had a wonderful time with Chef Ashley! The class was engaging, well-organized, and a lot of fun. Chef Ashley’s expertise and enthusiasm made for a great experience. We can’t wait to sign up for another class soon!"
Zach Silvers
Sushi Rolls Students Learn
Chicken Teriyaki Roll
Spicy Shrimp Roll
California Roll
In 90 minutes you'll go from sticky rice to a plate of sushi you rolled yourself. Chef Ashley starts by explaining the foundation that makes or breaks every roll, preparing and seasoning the rice, then walks you through three rolls: a savory chicken teriyaki roll, a spicy shrimp roll, and the classic California roll. You'll learn how to handle and cut your ingredients for clean results, and how to roll with enough confidence to do it again at home. Then you finish on a sweet note by trying some mochi ice cream. Everything is set and ready when you arrive, so it stays low stress and you get to eat as we go!
2026 Schedule & Class Information
Date & Time
Friday, January 9, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Friday, February 27, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Who's Invited
Adults (18+ years): Come solo or grab a friend!
Kids (7-11 years): Welcome when accompanied by an adult. Must be able to participate independently in an hour and a half long class.
Junior Chefs (12+ years): Feel free to join the class on your own.
Every participant needs a ticket.
Menu
Chicken Teriyaki Roll
Spicy Shrimp Roll
California Roll
Mochi Ice Cream
Class Limit: 8 Students
Price: $85/ticket
No added fees-what you see is what you pay!
Sushi Party FAQs
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No. The rolls use cooked shrimp, chicken teriyaki, and vegetables, so nothing on the menu is raw.
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None at all. The class starts with the rice and walks you through each roll.
The Sushi Party has limited seating and it is first come, first serve, so grab your ticket today!
Ready To Roll?
Holiday Treats Workshop
Prepare five holiday treats in just two & a half hours during this hands-on workshop. One ticket admits two people.
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“We always have a good time at these classes and the Christmas Baking class did not disappoint! We came home with loads of treats too!”
-Susan Henderson Moore
Treats You Will Learn Bake In This Workshop
Oreo Balls Sugar Cookie Decorating
Peanut Butter Blossoms Snickerdoodles
Cupcake Decorating
Five pairs, two people per pair. Each pair gets their own station. I demo each step providing useful tips and tricks, you bake/decorate together, then we move on to the next recipe. At the end, you take home 5 different holiday treats plus digital copies of the recipes land in your inbox, so you can make them again anytime you want to.
Everything needed is included in the price so what you see is what you pay. No surprises or added cost later!
2026 Workshop Information
Dates (Choose One): Saturday, December 12, 2026 OR Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:30 PM
One Ticket Admits Two People: This workshop is built for pairs. Come as two adults, one adult and a child age 6 and up, or two teens age 13 and up. You know your child best, so if your 6 year old can settle in and stay engaged for 2.5 hours, they are welcome. If you think that is a stretch right now, this might be one to come back to in a year or two.
Menu:
Oreo Balls
Snickerdoodles
Cupcake Decorating
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Sugar Cookie Decorating
Price: $160/Ticket
Holiday Treats Workshop FAQs
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One ticket admits a group of two, an adult and a child or two adults. Children 6 and up are welcome with an adult.
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December only, with just 8 pairs per session, so it sells out fast.
Ready To Book?
Seats are limited, so be sure to grab yours today!
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.
