Have you always wanted to learn how to cook your own food or bake your own cake? There are various hands-on cooking and baking classes in Doha to choose from if you don't want to just rely on Youtube. These classes are not just for beginners but also for those who want to learn new recipes and improve their skills. There are even cooking classes for kids! So if you dream of becoming the next MasterChef, here are some classes to begin with.

IDAM Master Classes

Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse's restaurant inside the Museum of Islamic Art offers culinary classes for both kids and adults. You'll learn how to cook from IDAM's expert chefs in the informative and hands-on cooking masterclasses. Are you a Culture Pass member (Basic/Family/Plus)? You can redeem a membership discount when you book the class. Protective face masks are required during the classes.

• Class size: 6 - 8 people
• Adults (18+): 11 am to 2 pm. QR 500.
• Kids (aged 7-17): 12 pm to 2 pm. QR 200.
• Instagram: @idambyalainducasse
• Contact: +974 4422 4488
• Email: [email protected]
  
• Location: Museum of Islamic Art, 5th Floor، Corniche Promenade, Doha

The Cooking Academy Qatar (TCA)

The Cooking Academy, a culinary startup founded by well-known Qatari chef Aisha al-Tamimi, offers cooking lessons for children to professionals. The academy has a variety of programs you can choose from.

TCA Cooking Training Programs

• Global Cuisine program
• Qatari Cuisine program
• Italian Cuisine program
• Indian Cuisine program
• Cooking Fundamentals program
• Pastry Fundamentals program
• Chocolate program
• Healthy cooking program
• Barista training program
• Family cooking program
• Household assistant program
• Private cooking program
• Mini chef program (4 - 12 years)
• Future master chef program (13 - 17 years)

TCA details

• Contact: +974 3324 2999
• Instagram: @thecookingacademyqtr
• Location: Street 978 - Zone 31 - Building 30 and 32 Umm Lekhba, Doha

Caramel Sweet Arts

Started in 2013, Caramel Sweet Arts is not only a shop for bakers and cake decorators but they also offer various baking and cake decorating classes taught by experts.

Baking and cake decorating classes:

• Baking Chocolate & Vanilla Cake
• Baking Red Velvet & Carrot Cake
• Cake Pops Workshop
• Christmas Cookie Workshop
• Building Buttercream Skills (Decorating Basics)
• Flowers & Cake Design (Royal Icing Basics)
• Fondant & Gum Paste Basics
• Honey Cake Workshop
• Macarons Workshop
• Piped Buttercream Flower Workshop
• Temari Cakes Workshop

Caramel Sweet Arts details

• Price: starts at QR 200
• Location: Villa 37, Al Bustan Street, Behind Al Waab Petrol Station
• Contact: +974 4029 7509
• Website: http://www.carameldoha.com/

Leaders Cooking Academy

Opened in March 2020 by Leaders Hospitality and Consultancy, Leaders Cooking Academy offers high-calibre culinary and pastry programs. The culinary school's kids program not only teaches kids the art of cooking but also the importance of food hygiene and safety. For adults, different cuisines are available to be learned such as American Street Food, Lebanese, and Italian among others.

• Contact: +974 3330 6677; +974 6697 3713
• Instagram: @leaderscookingacademy
• Location: Bldg. no. 1, Al Emadi Financial Square, C ring road

Philippine International Institute Qatar

PIIQ offers hands-on training for different culinary arts courses such as Hot & Cold Food Course, Baking & Pastries Course, and Cake Decoration Course.

• Contact: +974 3125 5598
  
• Facebook: @piiq2015
• Location: Al Mirqab Al Jadeed، Doha

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