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
Handmade Agnolotti
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a trip to Italy by creating a flavorful meal with authentic, local ingredients. Expand your culinary skills with an Italian cooking class created in partnership with America's Test Kitchen. Few things are cozier than fresh, hand-filled pasta smothered in a buttery sauce. Learn traditional techniques from expert...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Refreshing Blueberry Jam Cake
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master this simple yet refreshing dessert with seasonal ingredients perfect for a crowd. Learn to expertly craft a cake that looks as decadent as it tastes in a blueberry jam cake cooking class created in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen. Learn from an expert chef and create batter for a moist, sturdy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Spring Garden Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an elegant spring feast and feel confident to host your very own garden party. A new season means a refreshing dinner party menu, so treat yourself to a spring garden party cooking class. Immerse yourself as a top chef guides you through creating a spring-inspired menu packed with fresh produce. Work with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering the Essentials - Cast Iron
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the fundamentals to cooking with cast iron while creating the perfect meal. Master new culinary skills with an immersive cast iron cooking class. Few contemporary tools match the ease and reliability of traditional cast iron. Learn from a top chef as you understand the fundamentals behind cooking your favorite...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Nashville Hot Chicken
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the heat and master the flavor behind iconic Nashville Hot Chicken. Take a trip down to the South with a Nashville Hot Chicken cooking class. In this immersive experience, learn the secrets to this flavorful, iconic chicken dish from an expert chef. Appreciate the simplicity of southern ingredients and learn...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Primavera Pizza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create Carbonara-style pizza loaded with colorful vegetables and ingredients. Enjoy all spring has to offer by taking an immersive primavera pizza cooking class. Taught by a world-class chef, learn to use spring’s bounty to create from-scratch Carbonara-Style Pizza and a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Mediterranean Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create flavorful, Mediterranean meals that will make you feel like you're dining along the coast. Enjoy trying something new, and treat yourself to a Mediterranean cooking class. Explore authentic spices and ingredients for a blended cuisine of uniquely delicious flavors while working with a top chef. Master culinary...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Ramen Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft restaurant-worthy ramen with beautiful, fresh ingredients and deeply rich flavor. Treat yourself to a new skill and learn to make your favorite meal in a hands-on ramen cooking class. Work with a top chef as they walk you through techniques for making homemade ramen noodles. Master a quick method for making...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the flavors and techniques of Thai cuisine to create the perfect meal to share. Who needs takeout when you can easily create Thai dishes at home with a Thai cooking class? Work with a top chef and learn the secrets of combining aromatic herbs and spices with seasonal ingredients to create the flavors that make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Delicious Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn why dim sum translates to "touch the heart" as you recreate this iconic dish. Learn to create an Asian-inspired meal that inspires sharing and togetherness in a dim sum cooking class. Learn traditional techniques from a professional chef, explore fresh ingredients, and practice the hands-on steps to forming,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF’S PLACE
Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a deliciously refreshing springtime feast that gets everyone excited for the approaching warm seasons. Discover a menu of soon-to-be favorite meals in a springtime cooking class. Work with a top chef as they teach you culinary techniques to create a beautiful feast. Master knife skills while learning to...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Master Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create restaurant-worthy dishes with fresh ingredients that rival your favorite Italian restaurant. Master the flavors of Italy with an Italian cooking class. There’s more than just pasta in Italy, so treat yourself to an experience involving the many flavors of Italian cuisine. Learn traditional techniques...
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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.