Adult Cooking Classes in Orange County
Leave the kids home and spend some time with like-minded foodies during adult cooking classes in Orange County. During these hands-on cooking classes, a world-class local chef will share culinary tips, tricks and trade secrets while you learn how to prepare everything from gourmet coastal Californian fare to global cuisines and beyond. No matter your skill level, there are classes for beginners and experienced home cooks alike. Book a cooking class in Orange County today!
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Bastille Day Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a Bastille Day Extravaganza, learning recipes that'll stay with you for a lifetime. Join a Bastille Day celebration! Here, you'll practice French techniques, learn to pan-sear steak and craft a tasty compound butter with shallots and herbs in a cooking class. Your chef instructor will give you verified...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Glorious Gastronomy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the inventive world of gastronomy during this unique date night cooking experience. This date night cooking class celebrates the captivating creativity of gastronomic cooking. You and your partner will learn from an expert chef instructor, who will share the techniques and secrets required to bring your unique...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Homemade Pies
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn all the pie essentials to crafting the perfect masterpiece. Every baker should have a go-to pie recipe in their repertoire and this cooking class has just that. Starting with the foundation of every great pie, you’ll learn to make the perfect pie dough to use with all your creations. You’ll learn how...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Flavors of Vietnam - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take on the bold flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine during this engaging date night experience. This date night cooking class is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of Vietnamese cooking. You and your special someone will learn from a five-star chef instructor, who will guide you along your Southeast...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Italian Summer Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlocking summer's bounty and baking delectable treats with renowned techniques. This hands-on cooking class teaches you how to transform summer's bounty into delicious desserts, perfect for basking in the sweetness of the season including Dolce di Amalfi, a classic Italian lemon pound cake. You'll learn to mix...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Tuscan Villa Vibes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate the romantic ambiance of a Tuscan Villa during this hands-on date night cooking class. This romantic cooking class mirrors the romantic flavors of a Tuscan Villa. You and your date will be treated to a plethora of culinary knowledge from an experienced chef instructor, who is an expert at curating the perfect...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Chocolate Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master chocoholic delights, tempering mousse, and more. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate — indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this bake-centric cooking class. From brownies and mousse to gelato, you’ll use different flavor combinations with each recipe to create three unique, chocolaty...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Dining in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook and enjoy a classic French feast during this interactive date night cooking class. For your next date night, embark on a culinary quest to the streets of Paris, and recreate a French feast during this engaging cooking class. A gourmet chef instructor will help you and your sweetheart create a Parisian meal from...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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French Heritage Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor elegant éclat every time you want, but first with a chef-led lesson. In this macaron cooking class, you will learn how to prepare two macaron flavors — Peach and Champagne and Crème Brûlée — for a variety of classic French pastries from a culinary instructor. You'll discover how to...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Steak & Shrimp - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the partnership of land and sea during this hands-on culinary venture. This date night cooking class celebrates the only couple that can rival you and your partner: surf and turf! Join forces with an esteemed chef instructor, who will guide you and your plus one during your savory surf & turf journey, teaching...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Summer Pasta - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Feast the Summer away, first with a family cooking workshop. Enjoy some quality time in the kitchen with your family in a hands-on cooking class, as you all learn to create a scrumptious meal featuring fresh summer flavors. Your chef instructor will walk you through the steps for making fresh pasta, an easy tomato...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Tasty Tuscan Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This cozy Italian cooking class is the perfect setting for a delicious date night. Kick things up a notch for your next date night by participating in this engaging cooking class. A five star gourmet chef will help you and your plus one prepare a stunning Tuscan meal from scratch, culminating in a meal that highlights...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Cities We Serve In Orange County
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Cypress, CA
- Dana Point, CA
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- La Habra, CA
- La Palma, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Laguna Woods, CA
- Lake Forest, CA
- Los Alamitos, CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Orange, CA
- Placentia, CA
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Santa Ana, CA
- Seal Beach, CA
- Stanton, CA
- Tustin, CA
- Villa Park, CA
- Westminster, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Orange County
Who are cooking classes in Orange County suitable for?
You’ll find sessions for cooks of all abilities, from budding beginners trying their hand at the culinary arts to seasoned specialists looking to expand their repertoire. Gather your friends and turn a simple cooking lesson into an exciting evening out. Date night courses help couples cook up sweet romance, while family fun sessions bring joyful energy to kitchen tasks shared by the whole crew. Expand your kitchen skills, meet fellow foodies and learn to prepare delicious dishes — it’s all possible. No matter where your tastes lie, culinary classes in Orange County are the perfect forum for discovering the world of gourmet cooking.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Orange County?
You’ll have everything you need to succeed during your cooking courses in Orange County, from the ingredients and tools required to patient guidance from your skilled instructor. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly, in a space shared by fellow cooks from a variety of backgrounds. You’ll follow recipes step-by-step and watch demonstrations while getting hands-on practice. There’s plenty of time for asking questions to make sure you understand what you’re doing. And once you’ve finished your dishes, you’ll have time to enjoy what you’ve created and marvel at your own culinary abilities.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The cooking techniques you’ll master while taking culinary classes in Orange County cover everything from grilling steak and vegetables to baking and decorating professional-level cakes. Within every course, you’ll have lessons in knifing techniques, ingredient prep, seasonings and spices and more. Bakers can learn the secrets for crafting dough for prime pastries and beautiful bakes, and with family fun courses, younger cooks collaborate on exciting menus. No matter where you might be on your culinary journey, cooking experiences in Orange County allow you to explore masterful methods and top-shelf techniques in every session to take your talents to the next level.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Orange County?
With a cooking class in Orange County, you’ll learn from some of the finest culinary talent in the city. Featured chefs from a variety of backgrounds share their specialties and expertise with students via hands-on instruction that’s easy to follow and simple to master. You’ll be surrounded by other culinarians who are hungry to learn and create a sense of community. Prepare unique dishes with guidance from professionals who’ll help you succeed in the kitchen, no matter what you’re creating. You’ll gain new skills in a friendly, stress-free environment, gather recipes you can recreate at home and develop instincts for gourmet cuisine, all while crafting a menu you get to enjoy once you’ve finished.
What types of cooking classes in Orange County can I choose from?
There’s a tempting array of the best cooking classes in Orange County covering every culinary category imaginable, from global specialties to domestic favorites. Learn to assemble classic Parisian meals, bake and decorate your own stylish cakes and prepare timeless sushi selections in courses that make professional-level methods easy to master. Special occasion and holiday sessions help you celebrate the specialties of the season, and with technical courses, you can turn up the heat on your grilling abilities or sharpen your skills for chef-level knifing technique. For any appetite you may encounter, there are top cooking classes in Orange County that are sure to satisfy.
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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.