Italian Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Explore the flavors of Italy with the expert guidance of professional gourmet chefs. Whether you have always wanted to learn to prepare a mouthwatering gnocchi or a homemade pizza, there are a variety of classes from which to choose. Discover Italy’s rich heritage and learn to create authentic cuisine that is sure to impress dinner guests time and time again. Book one of many Italian cooking classes in Los Angeles today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Ravioli for the Holiday Season
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a festive ravioli that celebrates the season’s bounty. Step into the kitchen for an engaging cooking class dedicated to ravioli making. You’ll start by creating your own pasta dough, a skill that opens up endless pasta possibilities, then dive into the creation of two ravioli flavors. The butternut...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Meatless Italian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make fresh, plant-based Italian with expert guidance. During this immersive cooking class, you'll confidently learn how to make meatless Italian classics. Chef Jasmin will be your host, guiding you in crafting a feast using fresh produce.
Chef Jasmin will show you how to assemble a refreshing antipasto...
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Chef Jasmin
Serving the Los Angeles area
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Flavors of Italy
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to create authentic Italian dishes using time-honored techniques. Savor the vibrant flavors of Italy in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook authentic Italian cuisine from a five-star professional Chef Daniel in an engaging environment.
Start with a crusty tomato basil bruschetta drizzled with...
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Chef Daniel A.
Serving the Los Angeles area
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Italian Cuisine
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare your favorite Italian recipes. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this cooking class. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to make a variety of delicious Italian recipes you can recreate at home. Start with a refreshing tomato caprese prepared with fresh mozzarella. Your main entrГ©e is...
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
CHEF’S PLACE
All About Pasta: Kids' Edition
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Uncover your child's culinary prowess with this guided pasta-making class. Let your kids' inner chef shine with this hands-on pasta-making cooking class with Chef Luana. As a grandma herself, she has the magic touch to teach the importance of kitchen safety while boosting their confidence with a fun creative outlet....
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
HIGH DEMAND
Ravioli and Italian Favorites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
HIGH DEMAND
If pasta is your passion, this session featuring authentic Italian favorites is sure to satisfy. Let Chef Cregg show you how to prepare a classic Italian meal in this hands-on cooking class filled to the brim with Old World flavor. From openers to dessert, there's a festival of captivating flavors waiting in every...
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Chef Cregg
Culver City
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
A Focus on Handmade Dough
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to mix, knead and prepare perfect dough to use in any recipe. In this hands-on dough-focused cooking class, Chef Mert teaches you everything you need to know about making a great dough. Whether you're a focaccia fan, a pizza pro or pie lover, this experience will give you the skills to take your next batch...
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Chef Mert
Los Angeles (Central LA)
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Pasta Party Fun - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Whip up some smiles with homemade delights. This cooking class brings the whole family into the kitchen. Together as a family, you’ll dive into making rich fettuccine alfredo from scratch, with each family member adding their own touch. Next, you’ll whip up chicken Parmesan, smothered in fresh tomato sauce...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Team Building Activity
Fresh Pasta Face-Off
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Put your pasta-making skills to the test in this team-oriented cooking competition. In this timed pasta-making competition, Chef Cregg will guide teams as they roll fresh pasta dough and create sauces from scratch to pair with a mystery box of ingredients. Get the creative juices flowing while sampling cheese and...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Culver City)
CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Italian Brunch
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn how to incorporate a bit of la dolce vita into your weekend brunch routine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Luana will teach you how to create a brunch menu that reflects the authentic Italian personality. Chef Luana knows the most important aspect of brunch — besides the cuisine — is friendly...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
CHEF’S PLACE
Multi-Course Tuscan Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Taste the heart of Tuscany in four flavorful courses. This Tuscan-inspired cooking class begins with a mouthwatering roasted tomato and olive crostini that sets the tone for the evening. Next, you’ll roll up your sleeves to prepare a succulent strip steak paired beautifully with a chianti pan sauce. After that,...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
The Art of Pasta Making
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to create a plate of beautiful handmade pasta with Chef Cregg. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn the techniques needed for creating gourmet Italian fare from scratch. Throughout class, Chef Cregg will teach you techniques for making fresh pasta, pan-searing fish and baking the perfect...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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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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