Gourmet Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Gourmet food doesn't just have to be for special occasions. Bring the prestige of a five-star restaurant to your own home kitchen by learning how to cook from a culinary professional. Los Angeles gourmet cooking classes give you the ability to learn how to cook and plate stunning appetizers, mains, sides and desserts. You'll wow future dinner guests while upping your own confidence in the kitchen. Book an unforgettable gourmet experience today.
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Elevated Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Forget all about meat in this plant-focused culinary experience. In this interactive cooking class with Chef Anne you'll take plant-based cuisine to a truly gourmet level. Both foodies and meat lovers will be impressed with what you learn how to make!
After appetizers of hummus, flatbread and carrot ginger soup,...
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Chef Anne
Serving the Los Angeles area
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French Countryside Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Travel to the French countryside with Chef Anne as your expert culinary guide. Enjoy cooking a classic French meal that will make you feel as if you're in the French countryside with Chef Anne. No need to travel far to experience the best of what France has to offer with this interactive cooking class that is all...
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Verified Chef
Chef Anne
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Upscale Persian Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Mab takes you to the rolling hills and impressive coastline of northern Iran with upscale flavors. Explore the flavors of Persian cooking in this hands-on experience with Chef Mab. This menu features pomegranates and walnuts to bring the unique tastes of northern Iran to the table.
Start with salad-e Shirazi,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mab
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Classic Persian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Mab shows you how to create a traditional Iranian celebration feast in this class. Explore the flavors of Persian cuisine with this traditional feast mostly enjoyed while celebrating Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. The menu featured in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mab brings the freshness of the Caspian...
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Chef Mab
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Healthy Mediterranean Delights
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the robust and nutritious flavors of the Mediterranean with Chef Carrie. In this hands-on class with Chef Carrie, you'll explore the bounty of the Mediterranean and learn why enjoying food from this region is recommended for a long and healthy life.
From a comforting Tuscan kale soup to a fresh Greek...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carrie
La Crescenta (Crescenta Highlands)
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French Seafood Specialties
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn classic French cooking techniques with Chef Mateus to impress at your next gathering. An attractive charcuterie board is a must-have for grazing at a party or celebration. Learn how to create a stunning French-style charcuterie board and a spectacular seafood dinner to follow in this hands-on cooking class with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mateus
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Modern Israeli Cooking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Embark on a culinary journey with Chef Liza to create authentic homemade hummus, harissa and more! This hands-on cooking class is focused on exploring ingredient sourcing and cooking techniques associated with Israeli foods, with an emphasis on the health benefits of each ingredient. Chef Liza will help sharpen your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Liza
Venice
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Delightful Frozen Desserts
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Savor the creamy goodness of three frozen treats made with fresh ingredients. A fun-filled lesson in warm-weather frozen delights await you in this hands-on class on featuring cold desserts with Chef Lasheeda. Learn smart dessert-making techniques while using high-quality ingredients in each course.
Begin by...
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Chef Lasheeda
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Macaron Workshop
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Take a flavor-filled lesson on this sweet French treat loved all around the world. Learn how to create a variety of traditional French macarons in this exciting hands-on class with Chef Lasheeda. You'll discover the history of the macaron, techniques for a successful bake and magical flavor variations of this delicate...
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Verified Chef
Chef Lasheeda
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Authentic Mexican Home Cooking
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Chef Carolina will introduce your team to four of her favorite traditional Mexican recipes. Spend time with your team learning how to make a handful of Chef Carolina's favorite Mexican dishes from scratch as you cook together in this hands-on class.
Begin by making ceviche, a South American favorite made with fish...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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Team Building Activity
A Festival of Mexican Cuisine
$95
Team Building Activity
$95
Explore the sensational flavors of Mexico in this culinary team-bonding experience. Gather your team and prepare a traditional Mexican meal together in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Carolina where you'll learn smart cooking techniques and incredibly authentic recipes.
Begin with fresh ceviche and...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Tour Through Asia
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Get your entire team in on the culinary fun with this hands-on cooking class! Prepare an authentic Asian meal side by side with your team in this interactive hands-on cooking class with Chef Carolina. You'll put your teamwork skills to the test as you create traditional dishes from scratch and enjoy the whole spread...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.