Personal Enrichment – Culinary & Hospitality

Cooking Classes & More!

Step into the kitchen of the Culinary Institute of the South for a fun, hands-on culinary experience. Designed for home cooks and food enthusiasts of all skill levels, our Saturday classes explore a variety of cuisines, flavors, and techniques in a relaxed and social environment. Whether you’re mastering Game Day favorites, exploring Latin Coastal Cuisine, or celebrating Oktoberfest, you’ll cook alongside our chef instructors, enjoy what you create, and leave inspired to try something new at home. Instruction provided by CIS faculty members.

2026/2027 classes

When: Classes are held monthly on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates noted below.
Where: Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry, 1 Venture Drive, Buckwalter Place, Bluffton, SC 29910
Cost: $125 per class. 
How to Prepare: Please be sure to wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and a short or long sleeve shirt. Hair must be restrained if it is long enough to reach the collar. *Please understand we cannot accommodate food allergies that are anaphylactic due to the nature of our classes and kitchens.
Ready to register? Scroll down to the bottom of the page for instructions and link.

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Registration Information

Instructions: Click the “REGISTER HERE” button above. Scroll through the list of offerings and then hit the “Select” button for the course you’re interested in. Next, hit “Add Section.” Then, go to your Cart and follow prompts to sign in, checkout and pay. 

Important Note: When signing up for classes, we recommend using a desktop computer, a laptop computer or your cell phone. Apple iPad devices are not compatible with our system. If you run into any issues, please call 843-305-8515 to register by phone.

Questions or need assistance? Contact Ellen Maloney at emaloney@tcl.edu or 843-470-5967.

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