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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Magnificent Mexican Fare
$75
Cooking Class
$75
This hands-on culinary fiesta features classic Mexican favorites you'll want to make again and again. Prepare to brush up on your cooking skills and pick up a few new techniques in this fiesta-inspired cooking class with Chef Pierre. Dive into your favorite Mexican cuisine with a menu that begins with a variety of...
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Chef Pierre
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Irresistible Italian Classics
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to create classic Italian dishes with deep, rich flavor and exquisite execution. Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, and for good reason! Let Chef Pierre show you how to create a stunning Italian meal from start to finish, beginning with a fresh bruschetta and whipped ricotta.
Then,...
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Chef Pierre
Serving the Los Angeles area
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All-American Fusion of Flavors
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Create a savory, sweet and utterly satisfying meal featuring the most craveable modern American classics. Brush up on some basic cooking skills and learn new culinary techniques as you prepare a mouthwatering meal in this interactive cooking class with Chef Pierre.
This menu features modern American favorites,...
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Chef Pierre
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Elevated Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Forget all about meat in this plant-focused culinary experience. In this interactive cooking class with Chef Anne you'll take plant-based cuisine to a truly gourmet level. Both foodies and meat lovers will be impressed with what you learn how to make!
After appetizers of hummus, flatbread and carrot ginger soup,...
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Chef Anne
Serving the Los Angeles area
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French Countryside Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Travel to the French countryside with Chef Anne as your expert culinary guide. Enjoy cooking a classic French meal that will make you feel as if you're in the French countryside with Chef Anne. No need to travel far to experience the best of what France has to offer with this interactive cooking class that is all...
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Chef Anne
Serving the Los Angeles area
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A Classic Sunday Supper
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create the perfect Sunday supper completely from scratch with Chef Anne. Whether you're cooking for company or family, Chef Anne will help you create the perfect, yet simple, home-cooked meal for Sunday supper. Through this cooking class, you will take home some fantastic recipes and learn invaluable, fundamental...
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Chef Anne
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Original Farmers Market Tour
$79
Team Building Activity
$79
Explore a historic LA farmers market on an informative and delicious food and history tour. You'll visit one of the most popular shopping and dining markets Los Angeles has to offer on this walking food tour with Guide Lisa or Other Local Guide. You'll enjoy 10 generous tastings as you learn about the vendors and...
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Guide Lisa or Other Local Guide
Los Angeles, (Fairfax)
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Team Building Activity
Handmade Gourmet Pizza
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Get the whole team in on the gourmet action with a lesson in pizza making. Celebrate the spirit of collaboration with this in-person team building cooking class featuring a beloved indulgence: Pizza! Chef Pierre will guide you and your colleagues through a team-oriented lesson as you assemble a meal to...
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Chef Pierre C.
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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Persian Fare From Scratch
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make Persian kebabs and more in this culinary excursion with Chef Mab. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Mab will introduce you to some of the most well-loved recipes of Persian cooking.
Start with a Persian salad of herbs, radishes, walnuts and feta cheese, then, prepare classic beef kebabs...
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Chef Mab
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Upscale Persian Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Mab takes you to the rolling hills and impressive coastline of northern Iran with upscale flavors. Explore the flavors of Persian cooking in this hands-on experience with Chef Mab. This menu features pomegranates and walnuts to bring the unique tastes of northern Iran to the table.
Start with salad-e Shirazi,...
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Chef Mab
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Classic Persian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Mab shows you how to create a traditional Iranian celebration feast in this class. Explore the flavors of Persian cuisine with this traditional feast mostly enjoyed while celebrating Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. The menu featured in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mab brings the freshness of the Caspian...
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Chef Mab
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Healthy Mediterranean Delights
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the robust and nutritious flavors of the Mediterranean with Chef Carrie. In this hands-on class with Chef Carrie, you'll explore the bounty of the Mediterranean and learn why enjoying food from this region is recommended for a long and healthy life.
From a comforting Tuscan kale soup to a fresh Greek...
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Chef Carrie
La Crescenta (Crescenta Highlands)
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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.