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Expand your culinary knowledge with a cooking class. Salem has a variety of options to help you learn, explore, and eat your way …
Community Health Education Center
Salem Hospital’s Community Health Education Center (CHEC) offers a variety of health and wellness related classes, including some on cooking. CHEC services are available to all community members regardless of whether they are a patient at Salem Hospital and financial assistance is available for those who need it.
503-814-2432 | salemhealth.org/community-health-education-center
Flourish Spices & African Food
Get a taste of African cooking with Olajumoke “Ola” Elkana of Flourish Spices & African Food, who shares three generations of secrets, as she calls them, while connecting cultures and traditions through food. Classes are offered from the comfort of your home or at their designated kitchen, incliude copies of recipes plus samples of food and are available for kids and adults.
Kelly’s Cooking School
Nestled inside Kelly's Home Center, Kelly’s Cooking School is a fully functioning kitchen where you can learn recipes for a variety of speciality dishes. There are both demonstrated and hands-on learning opportunities for adults and youth. Search current offerings at their website then call to reserve your spot.
503-378-1793 | kellyshomecenter.com/cooking-school
Lullu’s Tutto Cucina
In 2001, Italian native Lullu Trinchera opened Lullu’s Tutto Cucina in the heart of downtown Salem where you will find an eclectic mix of culinary supplies and knickknacks plus a kitchen focused on sharing “unique, delicious food, all’Italiana.” What’s offered? Give her a call and Lullu will let you know.
503-364-7900 | lullussalem.com
Willamette Valley Kitchen
Amy’s Cooking School at Willamette Valley Kitchen Co. is an intimate environment—just 12 students per class—where you can learn recipes, ingredients, and techniques. Although not a “hands-on” kitchen due to size, classes include full demonstrations, copies of recipes and food, too! Classes fill up quick, so get on their email list to be notified when new ones are added.
503-363-1612 | willamettevalleykitchenco.com
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 23 ( Spring 2025)