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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Italian Entertaining with Antipasti & Pasta
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Learn the secrets of exuding elegance with food with Chef Joey. In this enriching class, Chef Joey will show you how to create a full-scale Italian menu, along with a bevy of techniques for preparing fresh Italian ingredients.
You'll begin the class by putting together a gorgeous antipasti spread of seasonal...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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SMALL CLASS
The Art of Making Gnocchi
$139
Cooking Class
$139
SMALL CLASS
Steal Chef Joey's secrets to creating perfect gnocchi. In this cooking class, Chef Joey reveals his best tricks for creating incredible Italian food, dish after dish. Italian in heritage and training, Chef Joey is a talented connoisseur with a knack for relieving the intimidation factor in cooking.
For the first...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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SMALL CLASS
Paleo Dinner for 2
$125
Cooking Class
$125
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to make a delicious and romantic Paleo dinner
In this exclusive and private class for two, Chef V will teach you the tricks to making a perfect Paleo meal that tastes great.
You’ll start with a butter lettuce salad before making your choice between sauteed lamb or baked halibut. And then finish...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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SMALL CLASS
Hearty Lamb Dinner for 2
$129
Cooking Class
$129
SMALL CLASS
Craft a tasty and romantic dinner with your significant other in this private class. There are few things more romantic than food. And even fewer more romantic than making food together. And during this one-on-one class, Chef V will teach you and your honey how to make delicious and hearty dishes that you’ll...
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Chef V or Local Host
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Gelato Making for 2
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Craft sweet and tasty gelato with your honey! Searching for a sweet way to bond with your significant other? Then why not try making gelato together?
During class, gelato shop owner Chef Simone will show you how to use fresh milk, cream and fruit to craft sweet and delicious and sorbet in dreamy flavors like...
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Chef Simone
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
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Traditional Kenyan Feast
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover how to make a traditional Kenyan feast! Get ready to enjoy a night of exotic, delicious dishes with a side of Kenyan culinary history. Start the class by sautГ©ing shrimp topped with jalapeГ±o and sauce. Then choose between Matoka, a traditional beef and plantain stew, or a beef and rice pilau....
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Ghanaian Vegetarian Street Food
$100
Cooking Class
$100
Discover how to create vegan and vegetarian street food hailing from Ghana! Searching for ways to make tasty vegetarian street food? This class is for you.
You’ll learn how to create flavorful dishes that hail from Ghana. Start with Chef Afia's marinated and perfectly fried plantains, then learn the art of...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Healthy Baked Fish
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make tasty baked fish! If you’ve always wanted to know the secrets to cooking great fish, this class will show you how. Best of all, these dishes are healthy and tasty too.
Each and everything you prepare is fresh, adheres to the Paleo diet and is gluten-free to boot. You’ll start by...
Verified Chef
Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Cooking with Wine with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to cook with wine to make amazing meals! You can do more with wine than just drink it. And Chef Gill—who is dedicated to crafting healthy seasonal fare—will teach you how to make a great meal with fresh ingredients.
After picking up some wine from the store, you’ll learn how to make...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Beef Wellington 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the culinary secrets behind a gourmet classic, beef Wellington. Beef Wellington is a classic gourmet dish for a very good reason: It's flavorful, indulgent and elegant. Chef Gill — who has taught at the Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles for nearly a decade — will show you how to make everything that goes...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to French Macarons in Santa Monica
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the secrets to making delectable French macarons. Macarons are delicious French morsels, and now you can make your own. Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has a deep passion for buttery pastries—will give the skills you need to make these adorable desserts.
During class, you’ll learn...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pot Pies with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make hearty and delicious pot pies. Pot pies are amazing! And Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has a deep appreciation for anything buttery—will teach you the skills so you can whip up these tasty treats yourself.
During class, you’ll make a roasted chicken pot pie with a...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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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
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.