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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Brunch in New Orleans with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Take a trip to the Big Easy with Chef John and learn to make a classic New Orleans brunch The South is known for breakfast, but New Orleans in particular is famous for a few classic staples of Southern brunch. Learn Chef John's techniques to recreating a New Orleans brunch so delicious, you’ll think you’re...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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The Cuban Class with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Travel to the Carribean with Chef John as he teaches you techniques for a classic Cuban meal. Having studied with Carribean chefs, Chef John knows his Cuban food. In this class, he will walk you through Cuban techniques for braising, making sauces, and more.
You’ll start off with a salad made from chayote, a...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cooking with Herbs: Ravioli, Roasted Chicken and Herbed Salads with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Unlock the secrets to picking, buying, growing, and seasoning fresh herbs. Chef Jessica shares all there is to know when it comes to herbs including drying, creating custom blends, the best herbs for seasoning, and proper storage. In addition to her background in the nutritional field, she is a certified holistic...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pastries, Pies and More in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to create all manner of baked favorites with a decadent array of menus! Chef Clemence invites you to satisfy your curiosity for all things sweet with baked delights from around the world. With a passion for the pastry arts since childhood, she has gone on to develop her own special confections and enjoys...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Southern Fried Chicken Picnic Lunch with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secret to making perfect fried chicken and classic sides. Beautiful weather and eating outside go together like fried chicken and biscuits, and in this class you’ll learn to make both. Join Chef John and learn to make some all-American picnic fare fit for a day at the Hollywood Bowl.
First up,...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Vegetarian Farmer's Market Meals in Minutes with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Your fresh farmer’s market vegetables will come to flavorful life with Chef Clemence! Prepare your palate for an outstanding array of classic dishes. Chef Clemence brings her experience in food consulting and recipe development to provide you with the fundamentals required to prepare healthy and delicious...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Classic Indian Cuisine with Chef Kaumudi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore and Create Traditional Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi. It is often said that variety is the spice of life. Now you can learn to use those spices to create a variety of traditional dishes from the heart of India with Chef Kaumudi. With an impressive background that includes work as a food journalist and...
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Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Dinner in Charleston: The Best of Southern Cooking with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef John for a little Southern hospitality as you fry, bake and boil yourself into a lovely evening. A master of Southern cuisine, Chef John will share all of his secrets to making a classic Carolina supper. In this class you’ll learn what goes into your favorite Southern dishes and how to recreate each at...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Farmers Market Meals: Vegetarian Mediterranean with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Transform fresh Farmers market produce into a four course Mediterranean Feast In this cooking class, Chef Clemence will guide you through a four course menu of fresh vegetarian recipes packed with Mediterranean flair. Chef Clemence is an expert at easy-to-learn techniques that transform simple, seasonal ingredients...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Modern Cake Decorating with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn Chef Clemence’s secret tricks and techniques for creating dazzling cake decorations. Are you ready to feel like a professional food stylist? Transform your cakes into photogenic beauties, guaranteed to garner delighted gasps from future guests. Chef Clemence is a dessert expert with a specialty for making...
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Santa Monica
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Spring Pies with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master the homemade pie crust and create stunning seasonal pies. Learn how to create a beautiful all butter pie crust and use it to bake classic Spring pies, bursting with bright seasonal flavors and fruits. Chef Clemence brings her Parisian pastry skills and dessert expertise to her class as she guides you through...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to Candymaking with Chef Ruth
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Unveil the secrets to creating your favorite confections with Chef Ruth. Indulging your sweet tooth is all the more satisfying with the knowledge that the treat you are enjoying was created by your own hands. Chef Ruth shares her love of all things sweet to start you on your delectable journey. Passionate about...
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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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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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