Cooking classes in Nashville
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Nashville home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Nashville is warmest in July at about 91°F (33°C).
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What to eat and drink in Nashville
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Hot chicken
- Fried chicken coated in fiery cayenne paste, served on white bread with pickles.
- Barbecue
- Meat slow-smoked for hours, usually pork shoulder or ribs, with sauce and sides.
- Biscuits
- Soft, flaky Southern bread rolls, eaten with butter, jam or gravy.
- Goo goo
- The Goo Goo Cluster, a Nashville candy of marshmallow, caramel and peanuts in milk chocolate.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Nashville month by month
Averages for Nashville, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 49 (10) | 54 (12) | 63 (17) | 73 (23) | 80 (27) | 88 (31) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 84 (29) | 74 (23) | 61 (16) | 52 (11) |
| Low °F (°C) | 30 (-1) | 33 (1) | 40 (5) | 49 (9) | 58 (15) | 66 (19) | 71 (21) | 69 (21) | 62 (17) | 50 (10) | 39 (4) | 33 (1) |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:55 pm | 5:28 pm | 6:54 pm | 7:20 pm | 7:46 pm | 8:06 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:38 pm | 6:55 pm | 6:12 pm | 4:39 pm | 4:34 pm |
Questions
What food is Nashville known for?
Hot chicken: fried chicken coated in fiery cayenne paste, served on white bread with pickles. Barbecue: meat slow-smoked for hours, usually pork shoulder or ribs, with sauce and sides. Biscuits: soft, flaky Southern bread rolls, eaten with butter, jam or gravy.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Nashville?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
