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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Team Building Activity
Homemade Pizza Techniques
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Make team building (extra) enjoyable by making pizza from scratch with your colleagues. Chef Pierre is ready to show you and your team how to use collaboration in a delicious way — by making pizza!
Pizza is certainly a dish loved by all that brings everyone together. What better way to improve important...
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Chef Pierre C.
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Dark Chocolate Workshop
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dark chocolate lovers unite in this fun, exciting dark chocolate-making workshop with Chef Sharon. In this hands-on class with Chef Sharon, you will learn all of the chocolatiering skills, techniques, and tips needed to prepare four unique chocolate confections featuring a wide range of textures and flavors.
Some...
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Chef Sharon
Woodland Hills, (Woodland Hills)
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Macaron Making and Decorating
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secrets to crafting these melt-in-your-mouth, light-as-air Parisian delicacies in this colorful culinary experience! In this hands-on class with Chef Sharon, you will learn the art of both macaron making and decorating tips and tricks that can add a stunning and professional touch to any dessert.
Chef...
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Chef Sharon
Woodland Hills, (Woodland Hills)
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Vegan Middle Eastern Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover a vegan, gluten-free, and low carb Middle Eastern feast bursting with flavor and flair. In this hands-on class with Chef Sharon, you will learn how to prepare a five-course vegan and gluten-free Middle Eastern menu using a bounty of fresh vegetables as well as bright and brilliant Middle Eastern flavors and...
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Chef Sharon
Woodland Hills, (Woodland Hills)
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Thai Cooking Basics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get ready to embark on a flavor journey though Thailand in this exotic culinary experience! In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn how to prepare a five-course Thai menu showcasing an incredible complexity and depth of flavor brought to life with a handful of simple cooking techniques.
Some of the...
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Chef Michael
West Hollywood (Central LA)
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Spices From Around the World
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to experience brilliant flavors from some of the world's best spice markets. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will discover a handful of spices, herbs, and blends from around the world that work to lend authenticity to international dishes and provide creative inspiration for your everyday...
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Chef Michael
West Hollywood (Central LA)
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Bring on Brunch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Discover a few tips and tricks that will help you master the art of brunch. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn the skills and techniques needed to prepare a classic three-course brunch menu that's simple enough for a lazy Sunday and impressive enough to serve to guests.
You will begin by...
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Chef Michael
West Hollywood (Central LA)
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Seasonal Cooking Skills
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the simple year-round grilling techniques that lend a ton of flavor to seasonal ingredients. In this hands-on class with Chef Jen, you will learn how to prepare a simple three-course menu using a bounty of seasonal ingredients and easy-to-master grilling techniques.
Chef Jen will begin the class by teaching...
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Chef Jen
Northridge
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Russian Cuisine Made Vegan
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to brighten up the solemn winter mood of Russian cuisine with Chef Shakti. In this hands-on class with Chef Shakti, you'll learn how to prepare a fresh, light, and filling four-course vegan menu with a modern touch and traditional Russian flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
Chef Shakti will...
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Chef Shakti
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Japanese Vegan Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how well Japanese cuisine lends itself to a myriad of filling, flavorful vegan adaptations. In this hands-on class with Chef Shakti, you'll learn how to prepare a fresh, simple, and incredibly flavorful four-course vegan menu using Japanese flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques that translate across...
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Chef Shakti
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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New American Vegan
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to prepare a fresh, diverse vegan dinner menu the whole family will enjoy. In this hands-on class with Chef Shakti, you will learn how to prepare a four-course family friendly vegan dinner menu using fresh ingredients and a few seemingly magically vegan cooking techniques.
After beginning by building a...
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Chef Shakti
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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SMALL CLASS
Hunger is Coming
$99
Cooking Class
$99
SMALL CLASS
Winter is here. Join a special culinary experience featuring a menu worthy of seven — or even eight — kingdoms. Join us in the kitchen for a menu inspired by HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. Pick up skills and techniques behind dishes inspired by your favorite knights, queens, dragons, ravens and...
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Chef Hannah
Los Angeles (Melrose)
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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.