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 chefĐ²Đ‚â„¢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
Enchanting Summer Steak Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add extra heat to your summer table with a steak dinner that brings the flavor. Your season gets a glow-up filled with gourmet flavor in a hands-on cooking class where steak sizzles like the weather. Prepare a spread designed to maximize summer ingredients in dishes that include charred zucchini and tomato salad, herb...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sushi making is easy! Learn the best techniques and make delicious sushi right at home. In this sushi-centric cooking class, you'll make your own rolls. Your chef instructor will go over the basics, such as picking the freshest fish, seasoning rice, and whisking dipping sauces. You'll brush up on your knife abilities...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
CHEF’S PLACE
Dinner From The Microbrewery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Small-batch beer brings big flavor to an array of specialty dishes. Beer lovers will have a blast exploring the possibilities of their favorite beverage with this hands-on cooking class on the table. Your culinary brew master demonstrates how to make honey-glazed short ribs, savory greens gooey cheese sauce, all...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Indian Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put your curry to good use by making authentic Indian recipes right at home. Join this cooking class and learn to create your favorite Indian dishes from scratch. Your chef instructor will introduce you to the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so uniquely delicious. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll work alongside...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Summer Grilling Spectacular
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take the party outside with a seasonal grilling session that brings the heat. Outdoor cooking becomes a festival of open-flame flavor with a hands-on cooking class celebrating the all-mighty grill, where every dish is well done! Discover the flavor magic of open-flame cooking with specialties like shrimp skewers and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh Pasta at Home
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Tap into your creativity and experience the bliss of home-made pasta. Fresh, flavorful, and easier than you think, this chef-led cooking class will teach you to make homemade pasta dough for two pasta dishes with endless flavor variations. Learn techniques and step-by-step processes that you can recreate at home with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Perfecting Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A selection of wholesome ingredients becomes an undeniable European favorite in this flavorful course. This in-person cooking class celebrating the time-honored traditions of paella is your invitation to add your own twist to a beloved dish. The mix of rice, seafood, chicken and vegetables you'll create is a dish that...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Put a smile on the faces of the men in your life with special delicacies. Celebrate FatherĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Day with wings! It's a family affair in this fun cooking class as you learn how to create flavorful, juicy wings. There will also be a pizza bar that chefs of all ages are sure to love. End class on a sweet note with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Dim Sum Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gather in the kitchen for a session where Chinese cuisine becomes a flavorful celebration. Authentic Asian specialties are the order of the day in a hands-on cooking class where dim sum rules the menu. Your instructor has a selection of delicious dishes in store for you, handcrafted specialties that let you practice...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American Recipes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring your family out for a fun day in the kitchen, making all Italian recipes. Bring the whole family out for a fun cooking class while making Italian American classics. Both parents and kids get hands-on, creating fresh pasta dough for handmade fettuccine, pressing chicken for the perfect chicken parmesan, and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Sushi Starter Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get in the flow of making your own satisfying bowls and rolls at home. You'll be on your way to full-fledged sushi mastery with this introductory cooking class at the top of your to-do list. Learn to make sushi rice that never disappoints, prepare dipping sauces that make things more delicious and learn essential...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
3 Desserts Every Cook Should Know
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gain life-long dessert tips and recipes that will surely make you stand out. In this chef-led cooking class, find all you need to upgrade your dessert game with three classic crowd-pleasers. Get hands-on practice creating dark chocolate and cherry truffles and making flaky tartlets with tangy lemon curd. Plus, your...
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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.