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
Bold Portuguese Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Portuguese flavors with piri piri chicken, crispy croquettes, and caramelized custard tarts in class Explore the vibrant flavors of Portuguese cuisine in this cooking class. You’ll dive into dishes like piri piri chicken, featuring a spicy chili marinade, and learn to blister Brussels sprouts and make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Dumplings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make perfect dim sum and impress with homemade dumplings. Experience the charm of dim sum in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn why it translates to “touch the heart” as friends come together to enjoy bite-size delights. Master the art of dumpling-making, from folding and pleating to...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Tokyo Culinary - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join us for a hands-on date night with salmon rolls, chicken yakitori, and citrus glaze. Make your date night special with a hands-on cooking class! Enjoy a unique culinary experience as you and your partner craft a rich salmon roll with a crunchy twist and grill savory chicken yakitori with a citrusy glaze. The chef...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Luxurious Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create luxurious steakhouse meal with perfect steak, shrimp cocktail and chocolate lava cake. Elevate a classic steakhouse meal with a Date Night cooking class! You and your partner will master the art of perfectly searing a steak, crafting a boozy compound butter, and preparing a classic shrimp cocktail. The...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic Italian Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft fresh pasta, shrimp scampi, and poached pears in a hands-on Italian cooking class. Embark on a culinary adventure with your partner in our hands-on cooking class, creating an indulgent Italian-inspired feast. Learn to make fresh pasta dough, and perfect rolling, cutting, and hand-forming techniques. The chef...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Dinner Delight - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a romantic Italian dinner with pan-roasted steak, homemade pasta, and chocolate-hazelnut gelato together. Elevate culinary skills in this cooking class by mastering Italian classics. Prepare pan-roasted steak with capers, arugula, and Parmesan cheese, and learn to make homemade tagliatelle with pancetta and...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Spanish Cuisine Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master Spanish flavors with Breville’s appliances, making pork loin, salad, and ice cream from scratch. Immerse yourself in vibrant Spanish-inspired cuisine in this cooking class featuring Breville’s state-of-the-art appliances. The chef instructor will guide you in preparing a tender pork loin with smoky...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Classic French Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master French techniques for vinaigrette, searing meat, French fries, and a decadent chocolate dessert Experience a feast of classic favorites in this cooking class, where French techniques take center stage. The instructor will guide you through crafting homemade vinaigrette, perfectly searing meat, and making an...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
French Cuisine Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master from-scratch French favorites, including beef bourguignon, tangy-sweet salad, and chocolate crêpes with chantilly cream. Impress family and friends with a menu of from-scratch French favorites in this cooking class—they'll never guess how simple it can be! Learn to braise beef for a hearty beef...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Classic American Autumn Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create autumn classics with smoked honey chicken, buttermilk biscuits, and apple crisp using Breville appliances. Experience American classics and autumnal flavors in this hands-on cooking class featuring innovative Breville appliances. Use the smoking gun by Breville to create a smoked hot honey for glazing chicken....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Homemade Pasta Secrets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of homemade pasta and create Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. Dive into the art of homemade pasta with hands-on guidance in this cooking class. You'll learn to craft silky pasta dough and create delightful dishes such as pappardelle paired with a savory Tuscan sausage ragГ№ and farfalle tossed in...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Surf & Turf Tuscany Style
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into tuscan flavors with a delicious blend of land and sea delights. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany with this cooking class focused on surf & turf. Discover how to prepare a succulent steak tagliata paired with a zesty arugula and fried capers salad. Learn to craft a creamy risotto enriched with...
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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.