Let's Cook is More Than a Cooking School

Let's Cook is a small, hands-on cooking school that provides instruction for all ages and skill levels. You will learn from professional chefs and experienced instructors that teach culinary skills in a fun and interactive classroom. Our guests enjoy a small student-to-teacher ratio and focussed attention. Classes include basic to advanced cooking techniques, sound nutrition, knife skills, etiquette and building confidence in the kitchen. In addition to the educational rewards, we learn and laugh together while creating memories through food and interaction.

There are a variety of classes offered at Let's Cook that include Kitchen Fundamentals, Date Nights, Fit to Eat, Team Building Events, Private and Birthday Parties and much more.

Christian Chavanne

Chef Christian Chavanne is a native of the French Riviera. He began his training at the tender age of 14 and spent 9 years including an apprenticeship that spanned several countries before establishing himself on the US West Coast. While living in Southern California, Christian became interested in the exciting culinary experiments taking place in Northern California's wine country, so he moved to the Napa Valley to work for the famed Auberge du Soleil Restaurant. Christian is a culinary consultant, instructor and a television host. Christian has a passion and appreciation for foods of all cultures with a special emphasis on the cuisines of his native Provence and the Mediterranean.

Celia Balko

After graduating from the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Dallas, Chef Balko began her culinary career in the banquet kitchen at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX.  Her experience working alongside many knowledgable chefs has given her an in depth understanding of her craft in the hospitality setting.  She has brought her expertise to the city of Tyler, where she teaches classes and hosts private events.  She is dedicated to providing unprecedented service to all her clients, and upholding her motto, there is joy in sharing the love of cooking.

Jessica Kane

Jessica Kane began to cook as a child with her Italian mother and grandmother.  With a background in psychology, pediatric medicine & health sciences, Jessica’s love of the culinary arts and child-wellness enriches the lives of all her students in the kitchen and beyond.