Beginner Cooking Classes in Orange County
Present yourself with a new and exciting challenge by booking a reservation for a beginner cooking class in Orange County! Local chefs are eager to share their essential cooking tips, tricks and techniques for the kitchen with you. Recreate gourmet recipes from start to finish with your chef’s guidance and plate up a meal that will surely boost your confidence and satisfy cravings. Impress future dinner guests with ease and fall in love with cooking.
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Magical Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a colorful, flavorful batch of authentic French macarons during this hands-on cooking class. Macarons are a delicious dessert that look nearly as good as they taste, and this cooking class is the best place to learn how to make them. A master baker instructor will help you create your marvelous macarons from...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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The French Pastry Shop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
L'Art de la Patisserie: A French Baking Masterclass. Recreate patisserie favorites in this bake session in a cooking class led by top-rated chefs! Your chef instructor will guide you through the tips and tricks of crafting beloved French pastries from scratch. You will learn to create homemade laminated dough, shape...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
Summer Pasta-Palooza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Turn up the heat this summer by making homemade pasta during this kid-friendly cooking class. If you and your family can't get enough pasta, this is the cooking class for you! This summer-themed pasta party is led by an expert chef, who will teach your family the art of crafting pasta by hand. You'll pair your pasta...
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Calzones & Pizza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
This engaging, family-friendly cooking class is perfect for kids and adults who love pizza. Take your next family pizza night to new heights by participating in this kid-friendly cooking class. From handmade pizzas to delicious, hearty calzones, you and your kids will love preparing your homemade dishes almost as much...
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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)
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Pizza & Calzones - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy a family pizza class with Calzone Creations, a recipe for home-made happiness. Find out how to prepare a perfect dough that's good for more than just pies and bring the whole family along for a fun cooking class! You will practice filling and folding a sausage calzone and learn how to shape pizza knots. Also,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Tasty French Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the evening where seafood meets elegance. Fine French dining meets a seafood lover’s paradise in this Date Night cooking class spectacular. From Dijon-Crusted Salmon to savory cheese puffs, you’ll learn to make a deliciously memorable French meal. An expert chef will teach you how to make a zesty...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Join in on a class designed to expand your culinary prowess. Undoubtedly, this is hands-down the most essential cooking class you’ll ever take if you consider yourself a lover of food. Dive into essential techniques like basic knife skills and fundamental cuts, honing your abilities through ample hands-on...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Touring Southeast Asia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dig into sensual spices on a date night with Vietnamese crГЄpes and coffee cream. Have a date night getaway in this cooking class spotlighting Vietnamese cuisine! You and your partner will learn to make from-scratch Crispy Vietnamese CrГЄpes (bГЎnh xГЁo) and assemble a rice noodle salad with lemongrass pork....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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.