Californian Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
California is well-known for its unique cuisine that is the result of cultural and culinary influences from around the world. You need not be a native Californian to appreciate the distinct flavors that infuse our local dishes, and now you can learn to create these fabulous meals from expert chefs. Be sure to book a hands-on Californian cooking class in Los Angeles and set off on your culinary adventure today!
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Team Building Activity
Chef's Challenge: Summer Edition
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Cooking and collaboration under the guidance of Chef V Follow the lead of Chef V in a competitive team building cooking class. Your group will be divided into small teams with their own stations to prepare an innovative multi-course menu inspired by seasonal California ingredients. The class is designed to foster...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
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Holiday
Prime Rib Menu
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn how to create the perfectly decadent menu! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jen will teach you how to create a beautifully roasted prime rib with a side of French green beans in a Dijon tarragon dressing and creamy whipped potatoes with parmesan cheese. For dessert, enjoy a caramel apple tart — mini...
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Chef Jen
Northridge
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3-Courses: Short Ribs or Seabass
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to build a menu of gourmet appetizers, entreГ©s and desserts from scratch. Chef Shawn will teach you how to build and cook an impressive multi-course menu during this hands-on cooking class. Infuse flavors of the land and sea, then wrap it all up with a sweet taste of chocolate peanut butter pie or...
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Chef Shawn
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Comfort Chicken Dinner
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a Comfort Chicken Dinner with Chef Betsy In this comfort food cooking class, Chef Betsy will teach you how to prepare a three-course meal influenced by her southern roots. The meal includes roasted chicken with a side of peas and spinach, a cauliflower side, and a tasty tomato soup. The class is...
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Chef Betsy
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
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SMALL CLASS
Meatless Mondays
$115
Cooking Class
$115
SMALL CLASS
Learn a variety of delicious meatless dishes and join the Meatless Monday revolution! In this vegetarian cooking class series, Chef Stephanie will offer a rotating list of vegan and vegetarian classes every Monday. With recipes including veggie burgers, whole grains, and killer salads, these classes will satisfy all...
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Chef Stephanie
Los Angeles (Venice)
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SMALL CLASS
Kitchen Skills: Veggie Burgers 101
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Learn to make veggie burgers that are fantastically flavorful and all-around awesome! In this vegetarian cooking class, Chef Stephanie will teach you how to make three different veggie burgers which will put your common frozen food aisle veggie burgers to shame. These burgers don't crumble, fall apart, or dry out....
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Chef Stephanie
Los Angeles (Venice)
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SMALL CLASS
Field to Table
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Learn to create three vegetarian dishes that will leave even your carnivore friends wanting seconds! In this vegetarian cooking class, Chef Stephanie will show you how to create three vegetarian dishes that will be satisfying to a whole spectrum of foodies. Stephanie specializes in creating vegetarian meals with...
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Chef Stephanie
Los Angeles (Venice)
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Fabulous French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a sophisticated 4-course French meal with Chef Gene. In this French cooking class, Chef Gene will teach you to prepare four beautiful and delicious dishes. From his silky French onion soup to his elegant main dishes, each course focuses on traditional French methods prepared with high-end ingredients....
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Chef Gene
West Hollywood
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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
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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