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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Ravioli Workshop with Chef Stefano
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Italian Chef Stefano will teach how to make tasty ravioli If you love ravioli, this class is for you. During class, Italy native Chef Stefano will show you how to make, roll and fill ravioli....
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Chef Stefano or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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French Macarons: The Valentine's Day Edition with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make French macarons just in time for Valentine’s Day French macarons are delicious and beautiful. And Chef Clemence—who grew up in France and made her very first cake at age 11—will show you how to make these gorgeous desserts in shapes ranging from hearts to ovals.
You’ll...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Valentine's Chocolate Truffles with Chef Ruth
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft Valentine’s Day-ready chocolate truffles. If you love chocolate, this class is for you. Master Chocolatier Ruth, who has trained at some of the world’s best pastry schools, will give you the tools you need to make delicious truffles.
You’ll begin with filled caramel truffles, continue with...
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Caramel and Butterscotch Desserts with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Unlock the secrets to making decadent caramel and butterscotch There are few things we love more than melted sugar soaked with cream and butter. And Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has appreciated buttery desserts since she was a child—will show you how to make beloved caramel and butterscotch...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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French Country Cooking with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the skills to make hearty French country cuisine French country cooking is beloved and delicious. And Chef John—who dedicates his spare time to traveling and learning more about other country’s cuisine—will give you the tools to make these hearty dishes....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Egg Cookery 101 with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to master making great classic egg dishes. Eggs are a miracle food. And Chef Jessica—who’s dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and cooking nutritious and tasty food—will show you the secrets to making really great eggs....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Tex Mex Dinner: Perfecting Posole with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn about how to make tasty Southwestern-influenced Tex Mex Nothing captures the wild essence of the Southwest like Tex Mex. And Chef John has traveled through the U.S. perfecting his cooking techniques so you can bring fresh Tex Mex right to your table.
Best of all? These dishes are tasty and easy to prepare....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Mastering 5 Sauces: from Bisque to Bechamel with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secrets of making great sauces ranging from bisque to bechamel. The secret to great cuisine is in the sauce. And Chef John has been obsessed with fresh food since he would skip school to make grilled cheese and tomato soup at home.
He’ll show you how to whip up great sauces to make tasty everyday...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Knife Skills 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef Gill! One of the most important tools in the kitchen? The knife. And during this class, you’ll learn how to properly use one. After you learn about the tool’s anatomy, you’ll discover how to use a boning knife, paring knife, chef’s knife and a slicer too....
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Knife Skills 101 with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef John! One of the most important tools in the kitchen? The knife. And during this class, you’ll learn how to properly use one. After you learn about the tool’s anatomy, you’ll discover how to use a boning knife, paring knife, chef’s knife and a slicer too....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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NEEDS EDIT AND REVIEW- Pasta,Pasta! With Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Baking 101: Scones, Muffins and Quickbreads with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn baking basics and whip up tasty breakfast pastries Learn how to make sweet and tasty breakfasts after you take this class. Chef Clemence grew up in France and is passionate about creating buttery and delicious pastries, which she’ll help you recreate. Before you get down to baking, you’ll learn about...
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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)
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