Beginner Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Sometimes it seems like everybody else knows how to cook. They likely learned from a great chef along the way, whether it was a parent or a friend. Well, you can take your culinary education to the next level: learn from a professional chef. Some of the best chefs in America live in LA, and there are plenty of Los Angeles area cooking classes perfect for beginners. Sign up today and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
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Homemade Pies
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Homemade Happiness, Pie Making from Scratch. A classic American treat, every baker should have a go-to pie recipe in their repertoire and this cooking class has you covered. Starting with the foundation of every great pie, you’ll learn to make the perfect pie dough to use with all your creations....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Italian Summer Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake the season, creating summer desserts like no other. Transform summer’s bounty into delectable desserts, perfect for basking in the sweetness of the season, in this hands-on cooking class. You'll be walked through the steps for everything from mixing batters and rolling pastry dough to creating a delicious,...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Chocolate Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mastering Chocolate in Every Form. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate — indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this bake-centric cooking class. From brownies and mousse to gelato, you’ll use different flavor combinations with each recipe to create three unique, chocolaty treats. A chef...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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The French Pastry Shop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience French Flair in Every Bite as You Master PГўtisserie Perfection. Recreate patisserie favorites in this bake-centric cooking class! A seasoned chef instructor will guide you through the tips and tricks of creating the beloved French pastries from scratch. Take in the art of making homemade laminated dough,...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Heritage Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor sweet moments, mastering macarons the French way. You will pay homage to French heritage in this macaron cooking class! A chef instructor will teach you to make two macaron flavors — Peach and Champagne and Crème Brûlée — for a selection of quintessential French treats. You’ll learn to...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Summer Pasta flavors - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take part in the Summer Bliss with a fun hands-on cooking class. Enjoy some quality time with this cooking class, right in the kitchen with your family, as you all learn to create a scrumptious meal featuring fresh summer flavors. You will master the steps for making fresh pasta, an easy tomato sauce and playful...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Calzones and More! - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Experience a Pizza Palooza in this family cooking class for dough lovers. Bring the family along to an exciting cooking class where you'll learn how to mix a foolproof dough that makes more than just pies. You’ll learn to shape pizza knots and practice filling and folding a sausage calzone. Plus, you will take...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Specialties - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a seafood soirée featuring a taste of fine French dining. Fine French dining meets a seafood lover’s paradise in this Date Night spectacular brought to you by these exclusive cooking classes. From Dijon-Crusted Salmon to savory cheese puffs, you’ll learn to make a deliciously memorable French...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Touring Southeast Asia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Taste the Passion in Every Bite with a delightful Date Night Vietnamese Cooking Class. Have a date night getaway in these chef-led cooking classes, spotlighting Vietnamese cuisine! You and your partner will learn to make from-scratch Crispy Vietnamese CrГЄpes (bГЎnh xГЁo) and assemble a rice noodle salad with...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Grill, Glaze, Savor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience gourmet in style dining from grill to torch. In this cooking class, an expert chef will show you how to create a fabulous dinner using the freshest, most flavorful ingredients sourced from land and sea. Learn the secrets of grilling steak and cooking shrimp to perfection every time. Using herbs and spices,...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Knife Skills Mastery
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Master the art of dicing and slicing! In this cooking class, you'll discover the foundation of all gourmet cooking. Mastering your knife technique will be easy as a chef instructor shows you how to make fundamental cuts and prepare meals with precision and skill. You'll get plenty of practice and boost your culinary...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
Who are cooking classes in Los Angeles suitable for?
Anyone with a taste for culinary creativity can get in on the thrill of taking cooking classes in Los Angeles. These sessions are custom-built for budding cooks and beginners who are ready to get their adventure underway. Whether you’ve never cooked a meal or you prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, there’s a place for you behind the counter. If you’re eager to introduce your children to the art of cuisine, you’ll find family-friendly cooking classes that invite younger chefs into the kitchen to learn the basics alongside the grown-ups. When it comes to learning how to go gourmet, culinary classes in Los Angeles can help everyone get started.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Los Angeles?
Every two- to three-hour cooking class in Los Angeles is designed to provide fun in an easy-going and informative format. You’ll have expert instruction from an esteemed local chef with experience in teaching cooks of all abilities how to elevate their skills. Depending on the menu, you may whip up a multi-course meal or create a selection of specialty dishes, all while practicing necessary techniques and honing your gourmet sensibilities. The classroom community includes fellow aspiring chefs who’ll provide encouragement and inspiration as you work. Once finished, you’ll get to savor the food you’ve created while sharing conversation and laughter with your new foodie friends.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Depending on which cooking classes in Los Angeles you choose, you’ll learn a different set of cooking techniques that may overlap with your existing abilities. You may also encounter entirely new practices that give you a chance to expand your talents in a new direction. Every session features opportunities to hone your knifing skills, refine your talent for spices and seasoning and uncover your instincts for food pairings and flavor combinations. With specialty sessions, you can focus on baking and dessert making styles from classic to contemporary, learn to prepare your own traditional pasta, explore the steakhouse traditions of Europe and much more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Los Angeles?
The primary perks of getting in on cooking classes in Los Angeles are centered around food, naturally. From mastering a more elegant way of considering cuisine to uncovering international dishes that reinvent your dining line-up, you’ll gain new insight and skills for making delicious dishes that expand your existing menu. On a personal level, you’ll acquire a sense of accomplishment and renewed confidence in your ability to create food that nourishes and satisfies just about every appetite you may have. Add to that a sense of community and friendship with your fellow foodies and cooking classes in Los Angeles become a recipe for layer after layer of sweet success.
What types of cooking classes in Los Angeles can I choose from?
Cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from California specialties to delights from halfway around the world. Zero in on your favorite cuisines, selections like Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific, or recreate the local dishes you love. You can also focus on specialty sessions that broaden your baking horizons, expand your grilling skills and redefine your expectations for elegant desserts. And for the momentous occasions in life, you can sign up for holiday courses, date night experiences and team building workshops where food is the focus. With so many enticing culinary lessons in Los Angeles available, you’ll find sessions that let you bring whatever you’re craving to the table.
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
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