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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Elegant Three-Course Paleo
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn how to make an on-trend paleo-friendly menu with Chef Andy. Chef Andy, a restaurant industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, will give you the skills you need to create impressive paleo cuisine to please any palate.
Learn about the basics and benefits of the paleo diet as you work your way through...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Southern Soul Food Brunch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Prepare a sumptuous Southern brunch with Chef Andy. Rather than going out for a food coma-inducing brunch, why not learn to make a luxurious feast yourself? With over two decades of restaurant experience, Chef Andy, will teach you how to whip up a classic Southern brunch.
Class will start off with flaky biscuits...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Handmade Cannoli Lesson for Kids
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Venture beyond basic baked goods in this sweet and exciting cannoli class! Chef Joey created this interactive class for kids to experience the joy of making authentic Italian cannoli by hand.
In this class, kids will learn how creamy cannoli filling is made, mix and form smooth cannoli shell dough, and decorate...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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Authentic Italian Pizza Lesson for Kids
$69
Cooking Class
$69
This is the class for kids to learn how to make a childhood favorite by hand! This class was designed by Italian Chef Joey to teach kids the fundamentals of making pizza from scratch.
During the class, kids will learn the proper way to roll and toss pizza, as well as important lessons, such as the less-is-more...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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Bread, Doughs and More in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring the tempting flavors and aromas of freshly baked goods into your home! Believe it or not, it’s relatively easy to bake bread, bagels and more! Discover your inner bread maker with the expert guidance of our outstanding chefs who are ready to share the secret of how to make that perfect dough. This...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Proteins and Pan Sauces with Chef Gill
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Uncover the ease and elegance of one-pan meals. If you’d like to discover ways to make dinnertime exponentially more satisfying and simple, this class with expert Chef Gill is for you.
Chef Gill will share his trade secrets throughout the class, beginning with perfectly cooked salmon drizzled with classic...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Classic Cookie Sandwiches with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to create sweet cookie sandwiches from scratch. Go beyond basic baking in this hands-on dessert class with Chef Clemence, an accomplished pastry chef who will impart her best techniques to making decadent and surprising cookie sandwiches filled with a variety of confections.
First, you’ll craft...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Paella! with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make three classic Spanish dishes. During this class, you’ll learn how to create three traditional, palette-pleasing Spanish plates with Chef Jessica, who will impart her knowledge of international food from Spain’s southernmost region.
The class begins with a course of chilled tomato...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cooking with Wine with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to cook with wine to make amazing meals! You can do more with wine than just drink it. And Chef Gill—who is dedicated to crafting healthy seasonal fare—will teach you how to make a great meal with fresh ingredients.
After picking up some wine from the store, you’ll learn how to make...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Beef Wellington 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the culinary secrets behind a gourmet classic, beef Wellington. Beef Wellington is a classic gourmet dish for a very good reason: It's flavorful, indulgent and elegant. Chef Gill — who has taught at the Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles for nearly a decade — will show you how to make everything that goes...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to French Macarons in Santa Monica
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the secrets to making delectable French macarons. Macarons are delicious French morsels, and now you can make your own. Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has a deep passion for buttery pastries—will give the skills you need to make these adorable desserts.
During class, you’ll learn...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pot Pies with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make hearty and delicious pot pies. Pot pies are amazing! And Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has a deep appreciation for anything buttery—will teach you the skills so you can whip up these tasty treats yourself.
During class, you’ll make a roasted chicken pot pie with a...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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