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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Kids Cooking Series
Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Bakery Favorites
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Calling all budding pastry chefs! Get ready, young pastry chefs and bakers and join our cooking series focusing on recreating classic baked goods. In just five days, kids will explore the joy of baking. From mixing batters and kneading dough to decorating cakes, they will learn all the essential baking techniques....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Springtime Cookies - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Grab the family for a fun-filled afternoon creating your favorite sweet treats for Spring. Homemade treats made from the heart are always sweeter, so join your family for a hands-on springtime cookie cooking class. Learn from an expert chef in this fun, family-friendly class. Learn tips and tricks as you master the...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Cooking Italian Cuisine - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Grab the family for a fun-filled time creating authentic Italian cuisine together. Join your family for a delightful culinary experience with an immersive Italian cooking class. Led by an expert chef, learn the skills needed to master Italian cuisine while connecting with your kids in the kitchen. No matter your...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Steakhouse Signatures - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a meal that rivals your favorite steakhouse and broaden your culinary horizons. Skip the crowd and create your own date night magic with a steakhouse favorites cooking class. Learn the secrets of how to master the perfect sear on a beautiful piece of meat as an expert chef shares tips and tricks to the trade....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Taste of Italy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself to the heart of Italy and learn to make flavorful, iconic Italian cuisine. Turn date night into a global experience with an Italian cooking class for two. Learn from an expert chef as you transform fresh, seasonal ingredients into Italian favorites. Fall in love all over again with both food and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic French Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a trip to Paris with your favorite person by creating a traditional French meal. Create your own romantic French dinner for two with a date night cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you and your partner will learn traditional techniques from France that will help you both master the art of French cooking....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Flavors of Thailand - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a trip to Thailand with your favorite person by recreating iconic Thai cuisine. Spend an unforgettable evening exploring the exotic flavors of Thailand with your favorite person in an immersive Thai cooking class. Learn from an expert chef as you practice stir-frying in a wok, simmering curry and mastering your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Chef's Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your significant other as you create a meal worthy of a chef's table. Transform traditional date night into an interactive experience with a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll craft a meal worthy of a chef’s table. Together, you’ll master culinary skills and techniques taught by an expert...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Flavors of Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a trip to Italy with your special someone and master the flavors of Tuscany. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany while falling in love all over again with food and your partner in a Tuscan cooking class. You’ll enjoy getting cozy in the kitchen while learning traditional Italian cooking techniques...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Master Your Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Take your culinary skills to the next level and master knife skills in the kitchen. Give yourself the gift of learning a new skill and treat yourself to a knife skills cooking class. At the heart of all great culinary creations are tried-and-true techniques. Immerse yourself as an expert chef guides you through...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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The Precision of Baking
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn the science and precision behind baking to create iconic sweet treats everybody raves over. Try an immersive baking-inspired cooking class where precision meets creativity. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll discover the secrets to perfect dough consistency and the importance of exact measurements using a...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Pesto Calabrese
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a savory, flavorful pesto calabrese. Treat yourself to new culinary skills with an immersive Italian cooking class created in partnership with American's Test Kitchen. Fresh, handmade pasta can transform a meal from everyday to unforgettable. Learn to create authentic...
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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.