A professional culinary school in the heart of Denver — est. 1999
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts was founded in 1999 as a contemporary culinary center devoted to providing a professional and recreational experience not found anywhere else in the country. With an accelerated professional training program, Cook Street School of Culinary Arts offers a unique opportunity for the mature student seeking intensive study in food. Recreational classes, offered year-round, invite food and wine enthusiasts and amateur cooks alike to expand their abilities and creativity in a fun, hands-on environment!
Join us at Cook Street’s unique facility, located in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood, for a tour! Meet and talk with Cook Street’s talented chef instructors and administrative team. Contact us to find out more information about Cook Street’s unique and accelerated Culinary Arts Program, recreational classes, or private events!
Whether it’s a one-night class, a multi-day Classic Techniques course, or our Professional Culinary Programs, you will experience a welcoming atmosphere where learning and good food are at the heart of everything we do. We teach the French and Italian classic techniques of cooking — so no matter where you go with your new-found skills, you will have a leg up the next time you pick up a knife.
Looking for something more? Our accelerated professional program is designed to challenge you and expand your culinary understanding, regardless of your industry experience (or lack thereof!).
Explore Our Programs
Get cooking with commercial-grade gas cook tops, a professional combi oven, a French stove top, gas grill, 126 square feet of butcher block work surface, and a designated pastry kitchen. We are excited to keep expanding our offerings in this space and look forward to serving the community we love for decades to come.
Take the 3D TourPlease note: the parking lot immediately next to Cook Street is not a pay-to-park lot — it is reserved for tenants of the imaging company, and you may be fined if you park there.
Metered parking spots are easier to come by at our W. 9th Ave location. The rate is $1/hour, and you will have time during classes and events to feed the meter. The closest pay-to-park lot is a block up on Lincoln between 10th and 11th — $10/day or $3/hour.
RTD buses run along Broadway and Lincoln from 3am until 2am daily. Plan your trip at RTD-Denver:
Of course, we always recommend a ride share for the evening so you can enjoy yourself without the worry or hassle of driving!
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
We’ll help you determine which financing path is the right fit for your situation.
