Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Best cooking classes in Los Angeles for your next culinary journey
Cooking classes in Los Angeles are the perfect way to explore favorite dishes, try new cuisines, cater to dietary needs or indulge food cravings. Whether it's perfecting a favorite recipe or mastering a new cuisine, you'll learn to cook like a pro with guidance from five-star chefs. These cooking lessons in Los Angeles cover all tastes, preferences and skill levels. Book an exciting culinary class today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Master Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secrets of crafting perfect croissants from scratch. Step into our three-hour cooking class and discover the art of crafting croissants from scratch. Led by our expert chef, you’ll create a savory croissant with roasted leeks and gruyère cheese, along with a classic pain au chocolat filled with...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Festive Holiday Baking Fun
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master cardamom mini cakes, buttery rolls,and spiced pumpkin sponge cake with ginger-orange buttercream in class Elevate your holiday menu in this cooking class dedicated to irresistible festive bakes. Learn to make mini cakes with aromatic cardamom, golden buttery rolls, and a spiced pumpkin sponge cake rolled around...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Handmade Pasta Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft perfect pasta and pair it with delicious, homemade sauces. Discover the joy of crafting handmade pasta in this hands-on cooking class. Master the techniques for rolling and cutting dough into perfect shapes, guided by an expert chef instructor. Learn how to pair pasta with delicious homemade sauces,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Spanish Paella Secrets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft perfect paella with authentic Spanish ingredients, techniques, and hands-on practice. Experience the essence of Spain in our hands-on cooking class, where paella becomes a feast for the senses. The chef instructor will guide you through authentic Spanish ingredients and techniques, from preparing the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect Your Handmade Pasta Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make butternut squash and three cheese ravioli from scratch, plus a fresh salad. Experience the joy of making fresh ravioli in our cooking class. The chef instructor will lead you in crafting two delectable types, butternut squash ravioli with cider cream sauce and three cheese ravioli with pancetta and...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering French Pastries Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of laminating dough and craft turnovers, palmier cookies, and the perfect Kouign-Amann. Most French pastries start with a single dough. In this 3-hour cooking class, learn how to transform it into delicate, flaky layers. The laminating process will be covered, followed by creative tasks such as filling...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Cozy French Flavours
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make cassoulet, browned butter green beans, and hazelnut chocolate dessert in this class. Dive into French comfort cuisine in this cooking class, where classic techniques meet seasonal ingredients. You’ll create a hearty, slow-cooked cassoulet, perfect your browning butter skills for a nutty green bean...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Explore Indian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes, from crispy pakoras to spicy grilled chicken and chapati. Discover the rich flavors, textures, and vibrant colors of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. The chef instructor will guide you in creating crispy pakoras, flavorful curry, and essential chapati flatbread....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Macaron Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master autumn flavors with pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, plus pumpkin-brandy buttercream, in our class. Indulge in the sweetness of fall with our 3-hour macaron cooking class, featuring autumnal flavors. The chef instructor will guide you through creating two delightful types, pecan pie, and gingersnap macarons...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Autumn Treats - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create festive autumn treats with your family, decorate cupcakes, make cake pops, and caramel apples. Celebrate the season with our family-friendly cooking class, designed to inspire creativity and make sweet treats. Join in as the chef instructor guides you and your little ones through creating three delightful...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Autumn Baking Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master seasonal treats like pumpkin donuts and cranberry-apple tartlets in this hands-on baking class. Immerse yourself in fall flavors with this cooking class. Discover how to make buttermilk-glazed pumpkin donuts, cranberry-apple tartlets, and more using seasonal ingredients. The chef instructor will guide you...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Ultimate Thanksgiving Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential Thanksgiving techniques and recipes, from roasting to dessert, and impress your holiday guests. Get ready for the ultimate Thanksgiving feast in this essential cooking class! Learn crucial techniques to enhance your holiday menu with confidence. Master herb brining and roasting on chicken—skills...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
How much do cooking classes in Los Angeles cost?
The cost of cooking classes depends on the chef, event, and group size. Starting prices are listed on each class page, but final pricing is determined by a tiered structure based on your group size, along with any applicable fees or optional add-ons included in your selected class. Generally, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
Experiencing a cooking class with your significant other, best friends, family or colleagues is a great way to have an amazing time you’ll never forget. Cooking classes are ideal for cooks of all abilities, from fundamental courses for beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced for experienced cooks looking to enhance their talents. With kids, teens and family fun sessions, cooks of practically any age can get in on the fun and develop skills they can build on. From celebrating birthdays and anniversaries to enjoying romantic date nights and energizing team building moments among coworkers, there are cooking lessons that cover every occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Expect to have an incredible time connecting with friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues. You'll find your culinary class to be a casual setting that inspires and encourages culinary creativity among you and your fellow students. Everything you need to create your chosen menu is provided, including all ingredients and tools required. Enjoy step-by-step instruction from a top shelf local cook with a talent for helping others reach their potential and discover the joy of food prep. You'll even have time to enjoy the dishes you've prepared with everyone in your class.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master fundamentals like knifing techniques and choosing the right tools for the kitchen task at hand, as well as more advanced techniques such as handmade pasta prep and expert-level sushi creation. Pick up time-honored methods from global cuisines and explore the principles of modern gastronomy. Every session helps sharpen your talents, whether you're acquiring skills for preparing Korean favorites like the menu at Baroo or honing your sensibilities for specialty seafood like Loreto offers.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Taking a cooking class provides a menu of invaluable benefits, from developing confidence in the kitchen to expanding your possibilities for delicious dining to forging bonds with fellow foodies. Explore the background of some of your favorite international dishes while working with a first-rate local chef servicing Echo Lake, Venice and beyond. With every class, you'll add new skills and knowledge to your repertoire. You’ll have an amazing time and walk away with great memories made alongside friends, family, or coworkers.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The top cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from farm-to-table specialties to international classics. Courses in Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific let you bring some of the best global dishes to your table, while specialty sessions in desserts, bread making, sushi making, pasta making, and BBQ help you hone in on specific techniques. You'll also find the best cooking classes for creating full holiday meals, conjuring steakhouse menus and preparing your favorite sushi creations.
Where do the classes take place?
Los Angeles cooking classes take place in a variety of locales, including the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. Many choose to have the chef bring all of the ingredients and equipment necessary to conduct the class in your home kitchen or office space for an experience that personalizes the gourmet fun. From Italian culinary classes in Westwood to Vietnamese cooking courses in Los Feliz, you'll find a venue image and driving map on every listing to get you headed in the right direction.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Los Angeles
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.