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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Knife Skills With Chef Eric
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Perfect your knife cutting techniques with Chef Eric. Learn the secrets to using your knife to prepare ingredients accurately and expeditiously. In this class, Chef Eric shows you the correct way to dice, chop, and slice like a professional culinarian. Additionally, he will show you how to properly care for your...
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Chef Eric C.
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
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Thai Cuisine With Chef Eric
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets to preparing authentic Thai dishes with Chef Eric! Thai food as we know it today is the result of culinary influences from both India and China. In addition to its distinct seasoning combinations, it is a manner of cooking that is traditionally aimed toward creating balance and harmony through the...
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Chef Eric C.
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
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Mexican Fiesta With Chef Eric
$100
Cooking Class
$100
It’s time to celebrate with a full-flavored Mexican bounty! Partake in a fun and exciting culinary adventure lead by Chef Eric that welcomes questions and is perfect for those who are interested in learning to prepare delicious Mexican meals in their own kitchen. The traditional notion of the “fiesta”...
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Chef Eric C.
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
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Perfecting Beef Wellington for 2
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring your date and learn how to prepare one of England’s most delicious dishes. In this class, you and your date will learn how to cook a flawless beef Wellington while picking up culinary tips and tricks along the way. Chef Pierre studied the culinary arts in France for 12 years and has a wealth of knowledge...
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Chef Pierre C.
Redondo Beach (North Redondo)
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Grilled Pork Chops for 2
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You and your date will learn to prepare a restaurant quality menu with Chef Pierre. Designed just for couples, this class will walk you and your date through the preparation of a phenomenal dinner. Chef Pierre was born in France and studied there for over 10 years, and the knowledge he will pass down to you will be...
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Chef Pierre C.
Redondo Beach (North Redondo)
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SMALL CLASS
Grilled Pork Chops
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Join Chef Pierre and learn his method for making perfect grilled pork chops. French-born Chef Pierre studied the culinary arts for over twelve years and has worked with some of the best chefs on the planet. In this class he will teach you how to prepare a restaurant quality menu as well as trade secrets you can take...
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Chef Pierre C.
Redondo Beach (North Redondo)
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SMALL CLASS
Fiesta Night for 2
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Romance will be in the air as you prepare a three-course Mexican meal of sizzling proportions. Take your evening out to the next level as you and your significant other share in the fun of preparing authentic Mexican food in an intimate class setting that promotes both learning and fun! Your culinary guide, Chef...
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Chef Daniel A.
Canoga Park
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SMALL CLASS
Fiesta Night
$65
Cooking Class
$65
SMALL CLASS
PLACEHOLDER ####Carne Asada Tacos
With pico del gallo and guacomole
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####Crispy Fish Tacos
With cilantro slaw and spicy jalapeГ±o cream
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####Spiced Achiote Chicken
With jack cheese and guacomole
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####Cilantro Lime Rice and Black...
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Arnie
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Provencal French Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to cook a luscious, French-inspired dishes with Chef Cathy. In this class, Chef Cathy will guide you through the preparation of a spring feast with a hint of Provencal flair. Chef Cathy is a European trained chef who specializes in a range of European cuisines and her fresh, seasonal menu is brimming with...
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Chef Cathy
El Segundo
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Cake Baking 101 with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Demystify the process of baking from scratch with the guidance of Chef Clemence. What better way to learn cake baking than from a chef who has had a passion for baking since childhood? Chef Clemence, in addition to being a food consultant and developing recipes, has a special place in her heart for pastries of all...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Baking with Olive Oil with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to use olive oil to make your baked treats come alive with renewed flavor! Let Chef Clemence guide you toward unlocking new depths of taste by incorporating olive oil into your baking process. Chef Clemence brings her wealth of knowledge in baking to give you all of the tools you need to make your own unique...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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DIY Bagels and Pretzels with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Let Chef Clemence guide you through the creation of bagels, pretzels, and more! You’ve enjoyed bagels and pretzels from time to time, now you can learn to make them from an accomplished chef who has a passion for baking. Chef Clemence brings her background as a food consultant, recipe developer, and owner of her...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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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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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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