Fun Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
The best way to enjoy a beautiful Los Angeles day is with a full plate of food. Come learn to cook from professional chefs in fun cooking classes offered throughout Los Angeles. You'll love hanging out with fellow foodies, making memories and bonding over your culinary creations. All skill levels, dietary preferences and tastes are welcome in the kitchen. Book a fun cooking class today.
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Cobblers, Crisps, Crumbles and Buckles with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Showcase the season’s finest fruits with four classic summer desserts. In this class, Chef Clemence will teach you her techniques for creating a luscious array of summer desserts, bursting with sweet seasonal produce. Her versatile recipes will give you the skills you need to transform any of your favorite...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Lunch at the Bistro with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Give yourself a well deserved mid-week break and join Chef John Pitblado in making a classic bistro lunch. The word “bistro” is French in origin, so it’s only fitting that this class have a French twist. Learn the art of preparing some of your favorite bistro dishes with a light and delicious menu that...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Hawaiian Surf and Turf with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring the luau to the West Coast in Chef John's Hawaiian-style cooking class. Experience and master the luscious tropical flavors of Hawaii in this themed cooking class hosted by Chef John!
You'll learn to utilize tropical ingredients such as pineapple, papaya, and passionfruit in this class by preparing an array...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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The BBQ Class: Smoking, Basting and Custom Rubs with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master the fundamentals of indoor BBQ in this comprehensive, hands-on class! Join Chef Gill on an exploration into the world of barbecue in which you'll learn how to craft a versatile barbecue sauce, create a flavorful spice rub, and the techniques and tricks for smoking and grilling meat indoors.
In this class,...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Appetizers from the Gastropub with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to whip up zesty appetizers to pair with your favorite libations! In this cooking class, Chef John will teach you how to concoct the best gastropub-style appetizers and snacks to enjoy at home.
From succulent lamb meatballs to malty stout floats, this class menu encompasses a range of appetizers to hit...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Canning 101: Jams, Preserves and Pickles with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the fundamentals of canning and preserving with Chef Clemence! With springtime officially here, the markets are beginning to fill with an abundance of warm-weather produce, making this the ideal time to discover how to preserve ripe seasonal fruits and vegetables. In this cooking class, you'll learn how simple...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Smart, Weekly Meal Planning
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to create a wholesome and delicious week of meals with three proteins and whole fruits and vegetables. If you want to learn how to plan your meals for the week using simple ingredients while eliminating food waste, this comprehensive class designed by Chef Carolina is perfect for you. Chef Carolina will...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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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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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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Persian Bread Making
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make traditional Persian breads and the best accompaniments with Chef Faramarz. Bread making is an art adapted in many different cultures, and the Persian variety is perhaps one of the most exotic and enticing varieties for its savory flavor and versatility. Chef Faramarz will guide you through the...
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Chef Faramarz
Los Angeles (Playa Del Rey)
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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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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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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
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