By MDA Staff Writer | October 16, 2026
GREENWOOD, Miss. — Trade the usual dinner plans for an apron and a place in the kitchen. At Viking Cooking School in downtown Greenwood, preparing the meal is part of the adventure.
Located across from The Alluvian Hotel on historic Howard Street, the school invites home cooks to explore new flavors, practice techniques and turn an outing into something they can recreate at home. Visit Greenwood identifies the business as the original Viking Cooking School in Viking’s hometown.
Whether the goal is sharpening kitchen skills or sharing an experience with friends, the school offers plenty of ways to get cooking. Viking describes classes covering baking, international cuisines, vegetarian dishes, cooking fundamentals and entertaining, with menus that evolve through the seasons.
The hands-on format puts participants to work. Instructors demonstrate techniques, then guide small teams as they prepare the class menu. Most hands-on classes are limited to 12 to 14 students, unless otherwise noted, and participants receive recipes to take home. That means a favorite dish from the outing could become the next addition to the family dinner rotation.
Prefer to watch the techniques unfold? Demonstration classes combine instruction, tastings and questions, giving curious cooks another way to explore what goes into a meal. The school’s offerings also include Date Night and Girls’ Night Out classes, along with designated classes for children and teens. Availability varies by the calendar.
The kitchen inspiration continues in the adjoining retail operation. Cookware, cutlery, countertop appliances, kitchen gadgets and entertaining supplies give visitors more to explore after class.
For Delta residents planning a different kind of outing—or travelers adding a culinary stop to a Greenwood getaway—the school offers an experience built around learning and sharing food. Come with curiosity, try a new technique and leave with recipes for another gathering around the table.
Ready to get cooking? Advance registration and payment are required. Check the online calendar for class menus, prices, dates and age requirements.
Viking Cooking School
325C Howard Street, Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: 662-451-6750, extension 3
Website: vikingcookingschool.com
Retail hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; class times vary.
Photo Credit: Viking Cooking School website
Source: Viking Cooking School website