East Lansing

Cook together. Eat together. Leave closer.
This is made-together dining.

The Local Epicurean in East Lansing is a private, hands-on cooking experience on Grand River Avenue between East Lansing and Okemos. You come with your own group, from two to as many as 90 people, cook a three-course meal together with an instructor, then sit down and eat it. Most experiences run $99 to $129 a person depending on the menu. There’s also a full bar and a market with handmade pasta, sauces, take-and-bake meals and other culinary finds. Corporate team building, private events, Supper Clubs and wine tastings are hosted here throughout the year.

  • An instructor and two guests in red aprons cooking together at a station during a private class

    Cooking Experiences

    Most meals out, you’re served and you forget them. The Local Epicurean is made-together dining — book a private class, cook a real meal with your people, and leave with a story you’ll actually retell.

  • A group in red aprons around a long floured table, stretching sheets of fresh pasta and laughing

    Team Building

    Most team-building, nobody remembers. The Local Epicurean puts your people shoulder to shoulder making a real meal — and they leave closer. The offsite they actually thank you for.

  • Six bottles of French wine lined up on a counter with a handwritten wine tasting card in front

    Supper Clubs & Events

    Most events, nobody remembers them. Our monthly Supper Clubs and Wine Tastings gather good people for a night of real food, real wine, and real company. The one you'll actually retell.

  • The Local Epicurean storefront in Grand Rapids, with its awning, lit sign and menu in the window

    Open A Location

    Some people finish a night here and don't want it to end at the door — they want to build one of these in their own city. If that's you, The Local Epicurean is opening its doors to new operators. Let's talk.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of experience with a gift certificate to The Local Epicurean in East Lansing.

A plate of take-and-bake lasagna topped with tomato sauce, parmesan and fresh basil

TAKE & BAKE

Get a taste of The Local Epicurean at home with our heat & eat pasta, lasagna, sides and more available daily for pickup and pre-orders!

EAST LANSING

Located on Grand River Ave. between East Lansing and Okemos, our newest location is a destination for food lovers, visitors and locals alike. If you like food, you’ll love it here!

The Local Epicurean's lit storefront sign on Grand River Avenue at dusk, with the market glowing inside
A Local Epicurean team member in a red apron smiling at work, with a coworker behind her in the market

WORK AT THE LOCAL EPICUREAN

Join our team! We are currently hiring for all positions.