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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Party Dishes
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Comfort food, Japanese-style. Let Chef Yoko lead the way in teaching you what goes into sushi and salad, and how to use fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to make Japanese-style dishes. (Picture this: instead of pie, you’ll be gnoshing on tiny mochi balls — delicious!) Time to reimagine comfort food...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
The Best Hot Pot
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Mmm, hot pots. There’s nothing more delicious and versatile than the classic hot pot, a meal that’s easy-to-prepare, healthy, and includes your favorite meats and veggies. Chef Yoko will guide you in making this signature dish, then show you how to make a second dish once you’re done with the...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Seafood Market Tour
$120
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$120
SMALL CLASS
Watch how a Japanese chef navigates the fish market, then learn how to work the best, freshest catches into enticing dishes. Chef Yoko knows the ins and outs of the L.A. fish market like only a Japanese chef would. Let her guide you through the stalls to learn which fish are in season, each fish dealer’s...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
"Takoyaki & Okonomiyaki": Osaka Street Foods
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
You’ll be craving these hot and savory Japanese snacks long after your first bite. Forget pretzels and peanuts—Japanese bar food is by far superior (and way more flavorful). Takoyaki is a bite-sized ball of deliciousness, featuring a soft center of chopped-up octopus and a crispy outside covered in...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Simple, Tasty, Healthy at Home Sushi
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Enjoy your favorite sushi rolls from the comfort of home. You don't have to be a sushi master to recreate some of your favorite rolls at home. With a pretty basic skill set, anyone can make their favorite variations on the Japanese staple. Let Chef Yoko teach you the fundamentals of sushi so that you can tweak it to...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Yakitori & Izakaya Dish
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Japanese skewers, glazed and grilled to perfection. Japanese-style grilling is an art worth exploring. Learn how to make crispy, mouthwatering Yakitori—AKA Japanese skewers—with Chef Yoko, who will show you the process for preparing this deceptively simple dish. Using Jidori chicken and fresh vegetables,...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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Winter Recipe Ideas
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Have a raw and vegan winter with Chef Ron. In a demonstration format, Chef Ron will show you how to prepare tasty raw and vegan food. Each class begins with an overview of the benefits of raw food, followed by a presentation on how to create recipes using them.
In this class, Chef Ron will show you how to create...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Raw Pumpkin Recipes
$25
Cooking Class
$25
Pumpkin: raw, vegan and delicious. Learn to make tasty raw and vegan food with Chef Ron, who will illustrate how via an engaging demonstration format. At the beginning of each class, you’ll get an overview of the benefits of eating raw before he dives into how to prepare it like a pro.
In honor of the fall...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Ice Cream Social with Nosh
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Ice Cream lovers reunite! This class is for you. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef V will teach you and your guests how to make the perfect snacks for a party. Enjoy dates wrapped in bacon, avocado deviled eggs and a micro green salad. You will also be learning how to make ice cream! Choose from the following...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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Pasta Party
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Learn how to prepare a healthy and delicious meal with Chef V! In this cooking class, Chef V will show you how to prepare a delicious and healthy dinner! This class is hands-on and at the end, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal you've created together. You'll learn how to make 'zoodle' pasta (zucchini noodles) with...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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Create Your Own Sushi!
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Master the techniques behind fashioning a succulent variety of these exquisite creations. Few dishes have received such worldwide acclaim as sushi, from its traditional forms to regional specialties that have made their way into popular dining establishments around the world. Introduce yourself to this storied...
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Chef Taka
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Dessert Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcakes, Cake, Cookies, oh my! In this hands on class, Chef Elisa will teach you how to create the most delicious and decadent cupcakes, cake, cookies and scones! Located in West Hollywood, you will be baking in Chef Elisa's bakery.
Guests are welcome to BYO....
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Chef Elisa
Los Angeles (Venice)
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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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