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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Gnocchi On The Table
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Take on the classic Italian dish with a recipe for a different type of pasta. Give your Italian options a gentle shake-up with this hands-on cooking class where gorgeous gnocchi, becomes a stand-in for traditional pasta. Chef Eden sets you up for success in the kitchen as you create a meal with unquestionable culinary...
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Chef Eden
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Fresh Mediterranean Dinner Party
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to make a variety of healthy and fresh Mediterranean dishes during this cooking class. If you want to impress your friends and family by making a Mediterranean feast that's both healthy and delicious, this is the cooking class for you. The knowledgeable Chef Michael is here to guide you along your Mediterranean...
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Chef Michael L.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Create an Italian Feast
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Craft a comforting spread of delicious Italian delights during this hands-on cooking experience. Join the talented Chef Michael in this engaging cooking class, as he helps you create an inventive menu of comforting Italian dishes. Your main course will be Chef Michael's family recipe of porchetta, which is perfectly...
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Chef Michael L.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Spanish Cuisine for Beginners
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Explore the simple deliciousness of Spanish cooking in this engaging and accessible cooking class. This beginner-friendly Spanish-inspired cooking class is the perfect opportunity to expand your skills in the kitchen. Led by the skilled Chef Michael, you'll craft a simple Spanish meal entirely from scratch. For your...
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Chef Michael L.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Create Your Own Italian Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
It's time to delight in the culinary world of Italian cooking. Embark on a journey to Italy with an immersive Italian cooking class taught by the talented and professional Chef Shakeis.
Begin your evening learning to create stuffed arancini fried to perfection and served with spicy marinara and fresh, homemade...
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Chef Shakeis
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Master the Art of French Cooking
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn traditional French cooking with an immersive, hands-on experience. Treat yourself to a sophisticated meal you can recreate anytime with a French cooking class taught by the talented Chef Shakeis. Start off the night with crab cakes in tarragon beurre blanc with a fresh arugula salad. For your main course, master...
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Chef Shakeis
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Traditional Asian Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Indulge in the culinary arts of Asia. Take an exciting culinary journey with an immersive Asian cooking class taught by the talented Chef Shakeis. No matter your culinary skills, treat yourself to a hands-on experience to learn the flavors of Asia.
Start your evening with beef or chicken sukiyaki and learn to...
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Chef Shakeis
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Pop-up Class
Chicken and Waffles
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Combine perfectly fried chicken and fluffy, sweet waffles. Join Chef Denise as you create the perfect comfort food in this fun and interactive cooking class. Chef Denise will guide you through the process of combining these sweet and savory flavors. First, you’ll learn how to perfectly fry chicken with a crunchy...
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Chef Denise
Anaheim
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Pop-up Class
Make Carne Asada Tacos
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Learn how to make your own authentic carne asada and homemade tortillas. If you’re looking for new and unique ways to spice up your Taco Tuesdays, then this unforgettable cooking class is the perfect place to start. The talented Chef Denise will guide you through the process of creating your own tacos from...
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Chef Denise
Anaheim
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Simply Elegant Italian
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Showcase the essence of authentic Italian cooking with this gourmet, chef-driven menu This interactive cooking class highlights the hallmarks of Italian cuisine: quality, simplicity and tradition. Each dish incorporates high-quality, regional ingredients prepared simply using time-honored techniques.
Begin with a...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Flavors of the Mediterranean
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover diverse flavors from around the Mediterranean with this vibrant menu In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll take a culinary journey across the Mediterranean, showcasing colorful produce, robust spices and traditional techniques of the region. From a bright Greek salad with briny olives, fresh greens and...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Handmade Sushi and Dumplings
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn foundational skills of Asian cooking making staple dishes by hand with a world-class chef In this hands-on cooking class, you'll practice the art of making sushi along with forming and folding traditional dumplings. The chef will guide you step by step as you craft this fresh, colorful meal incorporating...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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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.