Learn To Cook the AGA Way Cooking on the AGA is not like cooking on other ranges. It takes time and a bit of experimenting to get it right. Our cooking classes will cut the learning curve and make AGA ownership more satisfying and will lead to much more successful experiments.

Spend a few days in Asheville, North Carolina, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. You'll get hands-on experience and learn to cook the AGA way. (How to get here)

What You'll Learn in the AGA Cooking Classes We've prepared an inclusive cooking class that will leave no question on how the AGA works. We start with the basics:
 • Using the AGA cooker,
 • Cooking family favorites and
 • "Re-programming" yourself from your previous stove or range.

You'll learn about the ten best gadgets/accessories you'll need to make AGA cooking faster and better. We'll also give you a list of the never-be-without food stuffs to keep on hand. If you keep these ten items in your inventory, you can turn out hearty, satisfying meals -- and earn some "oohs" and "ahhhs" in the process. Everyone love oohs and ahhs and it also makes your AGA feel good.

Each student gets our custom 48-page cookbookStudents also receive a custom 48-page cookbook designed by us exclusively for the school. The cookbook spells out the entire course plus all menus, production notes and meal specs.

The Class Isn't for Lurkers The class is NOT a mere demonstration: Cook or be cooked. At your classes, it's strictly hanks-on for all students (that's why we limit the classes to two or three). You'll be up to your elbows doing a variety of food prep and cooking, seven hours a day for three days. Don't worry, we feed you along the way and we may even let you sit down to eat.

Three-Day AGA cooking class: With a class maximum of three persons, our three-day class is a personalized and intensive introduction to the world of AGA Cooking. The class includes a 48-page cookbook and one of our exclusive ACS aprons. Courses are usually held Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday, contact us to find a date that will work for you. Cost: $435 per person, per day. Reservations and $435 per person deposit are required thirty days in advance. Cash, check, America Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.
 • Agenda for our three-day course

One-day AGA cooking class: Coming soon, a series of one-day AGA cooking classes for experienced AGA cooks.

Individualized Classes: Already been to the 3 day school? Want more AGA cooking? We are happy to arrange custom classes for up to four days, consecutive or with a rest day, to suit any particular interest or need. Class size is limited to two persons. Cost is $600 per day, per person, and a deposit of 50% is required 30 days in advance. Contact us for information on how we can create an advanced learning class for you. Contact us for information.

Where to stay while you're here:Bent Creek Lodge: Close to the Arboretum right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This inn is chef owned and operated so you ar in for a tasty breakfast and a nice stay. This is a great place for the outdoor lover and only 15 minutes from the AGA Cooking School.

The Corner Oak Manor: Very close to the AGA Cooking School right between the Biltmore area and downtown. This quaint inn in a historic English Tudor is also chef owned and operated and is another tasty way to stay close to your classes with us.

The Sourwood Inn: Another great spot off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a bit of a trek into town, it will take you around 30 minutes to get to class. But if you love the outdoors and want to have an Asheville-esque experience it's worth checking out.