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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Vegetarian Tapas
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Expand your vegetarian repertoire and learn how to make small bites that everyone can enjoy. In this hands-on class with Chef Tess, you will learn a colorful array of delicious vegetarian tapas that are easy to prepare and use techniques that you can draw upon for years to come.
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Chef Tess
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Cooking With the Seasons
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Celebrate the Earth's bounty and connect with the seasons in a natural and delicious way. In this hands-on culinary experience with Chef Cregg, you will learn all of the tips, tricks and techniques to cook meals based on the current farmers' market harvest in an innovative and modern manner.
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Chef Cregg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Global Street Food Small Bites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Take part in an interactive cooking experience and indulge in cuisine from around the world. In this hands-on class with Chef Cregg, you will work to create an impressive array of seasonal-inspired global street fare centered around small bite appetizers meant to be shared.
Chef Cregg's four-course menu has been...
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Chef Cregg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Curry Mastery
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to master the beautiful art of curry by learning from the master herself! In this hands-on class with Chef Neena, AKA the Curry Master, you will learn how to prepare authentic curries and other colorful Indian dishes bursting with flavor. Chef Neena will also teach and guide you through the many Indian...
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Chef Neena
Bell Canyon
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Simple and Idyllic Italian
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how simple ingredients come together to create the big flavors of iconic Italian cuisine. In this hands-on class with Chef Neena, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Italian meal that is easy enough for weeknight family dinners and impressive enough to hold its own at a dinner party.
You'll begin...
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Chef Neena
Bell Canyon
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Weeknight Greek Night
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to incorporate Greek night into your weekly dinner routine with these Herculean dishes. Your family will adore you like a Greek god or goddess once you master three remarkable family favorite Greek recipes in this hands-on class with Chef Neena. Not only do these recipes come together easily, but they also...
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Chef Neena
Bell Canyon
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Homemade Plant Based Pasta
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the fundamentals of plant-based pasta from scratch in this hands-on pasta-making experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Scheherezade, you will learn how to make eggless pasta dough from scratch and then roll out and cut your own homemade pasta!
Fresh pasta is a delight that you can easily recreate in...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Fermentation, Pickles and Preserves
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to preserve anything and have fun doing it in this hands-on culinary experience. In this hands-on class, Chef Scheherazade will show you some of her favorite fermenting and preserving recipes that are easy, incredible, and are always crowd pleasers.
Not only do these add a special touch to a wide variety...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Effortless Indian Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Chef Scheherazade proves that making authentic Indian food actually can be easy, fast, and healthy! In this hands-on class, Chef Scheherazade will show you that spicing up dinner with a delicious Indian feast doesn't have to be difficult.
You will begin by creating your very own aromatic masala spice blend that you...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Middle Eastern Meze
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn all about the impressive Middle Eastern version of tapas in this incredible culinary experience! Meze are the Middle Eastern version of tapas that grace the table at family gatherings and feasts. In this hands-on class with Chef Scheherezade, you will create your own beautiful and seasonal Middle Eastern meze...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Seasonal Four Course Lunch
$135
Cooking Class
$135
The best way to enjoy this refreshingly satisfying four-course lunch is al fresco. Chef Sonia knows that each season deserves to be celebrated in its own special way. In this hands-on class, she guides you through preparing a four-course lunch menu that concentrates on the long awaited freshness of each season.
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Chef Sonia
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Ceviche Three Ways
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Fresh ceviche is one of those dishes that seems fancy and complicated — until you try it! In this hands-on class, Chef Sonia will teach you the science and art of making homemade ceviche. Fresh and full of bright citrus flavor, her three ceviche recipes are ready to impress in no time.
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Chef Sonia
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.
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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.