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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Canning 101: Jams, Preserves and Pickles with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the fundamentals of canning and preserving with Chef Clemence! With springtime officially here, the markets are beginning to fill with an abundance of warm-weather produce, making this the ideal time to discover how to preserve ripe seasonal fruits and vegetables. In this cooking class, you'll learn how simple...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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I Won The Bake Sale with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master the essentials of sweet treats with five different baked goods. Create an array of divine crowd-pleasing desserts with the help of baking aficionado Chef Clemence!
In this class, you'll learn how to make batters from scratch and how to package baked goods like a professional. Learn the secrets to soft...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Seafood Skills with Chef Gill
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to create restaurant-quality seafood at home with Chef Gill! While seafood can be intimidating to take on at home, this class led by Chef Gill will give you the skills and confidence to source and cook fresh and nourishing seafood meals at home.
In this class, you'll learn an array of bright and beautiful...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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French Tarts with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a classic straight from the cafГ©s of Paris with Chef Clemence! France is known not only for its rich culture, but its world-class desserts as well. Chef Clemence shares her expertise and passion for all things chocolate to provide you a truly unique experience. In addition to her background as a teacher and...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Fresh Pasta and Spring Sauces with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to create delicious spring pasta dishes with Chef Clemence! Prepare your tastebuds for an acapella of Italian flavor as your embark on a true culinary journey. Learn to make your own sauces from scratch and pair them with your choice of fresh and dried pastas. Chef Clemence guides you through the creation of...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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North and West African Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Unlock the secrets to making dynamic North and West African cuisine from a top chef. After taking this class, you’ll be able to whip up Paleo and gluten-free North and West African cuisine with ingredients plucked straight from the farmer’s market. Chef Afia, a native of Ghana, will teach you how to make...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Spring at the Santa Monica Market
$149
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$149
Uncover the trade secrets of shopping the farmers market from an expert chef! If you're curious to learn how a chef goes about selecting ingredients or simply want to learn how to approach shopping at the farmers market, this expert tour guided by Chef V is the perfect way to master the market in a single visit!...
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Chef V or Local Host
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Italian Inspired and Paleo Friendly
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Learn how to make Italian favorites with a healthy, paleo twist. Published cookbook author Chef V was raised in an Italian kitchen, and she’s a master at giving her favorites a paleo makeover. In this class you will learn how to make a modern Italian supper that’s perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
The...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
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Elegant Easter Brunch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to prepare a perfect Easter brunch with Chef V! Delight in the joys of spring with this elegant and modern Easter menu suitable for brunch or dinner. You'll learn an array of useful culinary skills and techniques through Chef V's contagious passion for cooking.
This class covers a delightful menu...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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Smart, Weekly Meal Planning
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to create a wholesome and delicious week of meals with three proteins and whole fruits and vegetables. If you want to learn how to plan your meals for the week using simple ingredients while eliminating food waste, this comprehensive class designed by Chef Carolina is perfect for you. Chef Carolina will...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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Elegant Three-Course Paleo
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn how to make an on-trend paleo-friendly menu with Chef Andy. Chef Andy, a restaurant industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, will give you the skills you need to create impressive paleo cuisine to please any palate.
Learn about the basics and benefits of the paleo diet as you work your way through...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Southern Soul Food Brunch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Prepare a sumptuous Southern brunch with Chef Andy. Rather than going out for a food coma-inducing brunch, why not learn to make a luxurious feast yourself? With over two decades of restaurant experience, Chef Andy, will teach you how to whip up a classic Southern brunch.
Class will start off with flaky biscuits...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Los Angeles area
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
Who are cooking classes in Los Angeles suitable for?
Anyone with a taste for culinary creativity can get in on the thrill of taking cooking classes in Los Angeles. These sessions are custom-built for budding cooks and beginners who are ready to get their adventure underway. Whether you’ve never cooked a meal or you prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, there’s a place for you behind the counter. If you’re eager to introduce your children to the art of cuisine, you’ll find family-friendly cooking classes that invite younger chefs into the kitchen to learn the basics alongside the grown-ups. When it comes to learning how to go gourmet, culinary classes in Los Angeles can help everyone get started.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Los Angeles?
Every two- to three-hour cooking class in Los Angeles is designed to provide fun in an easy-going and informative format. You’ll have expert instruction from an esteemed local chef with experience in teaching cooks of all abilities how to elevate their skills. Depending on the menu, you may whip up a multi-course meal or create a selection of specialty dishes, all while practicing necessary techniques and honing your gourmet sensibilities. The classroom community includes fellow aspiring chefs who’ll provide encouragement and inspiration as you work. Once finished, you’ll get to savor the food you’ve created while sharing conversation and laughter with your new foodie friends.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Depending on which cooking classes in Los Angeles you choose, you’ll learn a different set of cooking techniques that may overlap with your existing abilities. You may also encounter entirely new practices that give you a chance to expand your talents in a new direction. Every session features opportunities to hone your knifing skills, refine your talent for spices and seasoning and uncover your instincts for food pairings and flavor combinations. With specialty sessions, you can focus on baking and dessert making styles from classic to contemporary, learn to prepare your own traditional pasta, explore the steakhouse traditions of Europe and much more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Los Angeles?
The primary perks of getting in on cooking classes in Los Angeles are centered around food, naturally. From mastering a more elegant way of considering cuisine to uncovering international dishes that reinvent your dining line-up, you’ll gain new insight and skills for making delicious dishes that expand your existing menu. On a personal level, you’ll acquire a sense of accomplishment and renewed confidence in your ability to create food that nourishes and satisfies just about every appetite you may have. Add to that a sense of community and friendship with your fellow foodies and cooking classes in Los Angeles become a recipe for layer after layer of sweet success.
What types of cooking classes in Los Angeles can I choose from?
Cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from California specialties to delights from halfway around the world. Zero in on your favorite cuisines, selections like Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific, or recreate the local dishes you love. You can also focus on specialty sessions that broaden your baking horizons, expand your grilling skills and redefine your expectations for elegant desserts. And for the momentous occasions in life, you can sign up for holiday courses, date night experiences and team building workshops where food is the focus. With so many enticing culinary lessons in Los Angeles available, you’ll find sessions that let you bring whatever you’re craving to the table.
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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