Learn Real Southwestern Cooking in Santa Fe — Hands-On Classes & Culinary Events
Authentic New Mexican techniques, demonstration lessons, wine dinners and jazz-paired meals taught by experienced chefs and guest instructors.
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Hands-on cooking classes, demonstration workshops, wine dinners, tamales sessions, pastry workshops and music-paired dinners in Santa Fe.
About Santa Fe School of Cooking
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education venue located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offering a broad schedule of hands-on classes, demonstration lessons, special wine dinners and music-paired culinary events.
The school focuses on the flavors and techniques of New Mexican and Southwestern cuisine while also presenting classes in Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern and contemporary global dishes. Instruction formats include hands-on classes where participants prepare full recipes, demonstration classes led by an instructor, themed workshops (for example, tamales, red chile sauces, pastries and high-altitude baking), and collaborative events that pair food with live music and guest sommeliers.
Course content ranges from traditional New Mexican staples—such as green chile stew, carne adovada and red chile cheese enchiladas—to focused themes like vegetarian healthy menus, seafood and contemporary Southwest preparations. Special events documented in the schedule include wine dinners, jazz nights at local venues, and demonstrations tied to cultural figures such as Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Classes are taught by experienced instructors and occasionally feature guest chefs and authors. The program format and public calendar make it suitable for visiting food enthusiasts, home cooks seeking regional technique, and locals interested in seasonal or holiday menus. Santa Fe School of Cooking is notable for its combination of practical kitchen instruction and cultural context within the culinary traditions of New Mexico and the Southwest.
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