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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Wholesome Parisian Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Timeless tastes from the City of Light make this session a memorable affair. Lovers of chic Parisian fare will swoon for this interactive cooking class, where French flavor comes to life in savory fashion! With Chef Stacy H. leading the lesson, you'll discover gourmet methods for transforming wholesome ingredients...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Mediterranean Table
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover classic Mediterranean cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary cruise through the Mediterranean in this unique cooking class. Join Chef Patti in this engaging class that is sure to be exciting and delicious.
Cook your way through a four-course meal starting with a seasonal take on...
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Chef Patti
Serving the Orange County area
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Signature French Dishes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn the secrets behind fine French dining by creating five decadent courses. French cuisine is known for its decadent flavors, and now you can learn the techniques to craft these rich recipes. Chef Derrick will guide you through a luxurious menu in this engaging cooking class.
You will start by learning how to...
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Chef Derrick
Serving the Orange County area
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Discover Signature Antipasti
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh and flavorful antipasti that’s perfect for sharing. Explore the diverse world of Italian antipasti in this exciting cooking class. You’ll learn chef secrets in an engaging kitchen environment as you prepare fried calamari, crisp bruschetta topped with olive tapenade and creamy ricotta...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Freshly Baked Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of Danish pastries from scratch. Master the timeless art of Danish pastry making in this intimate cooking class. You’ll work with a top-rated chef who will guide you through the process of bringing this laminated dough pastry to life, from mixing the batter to rolling out the dough and shaping....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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A Taste of Japanese Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover your new favorite foods after tasting these flavorful and traditional Japanese dishes. Learn how to make classic Japanese dishes in this engaging cooking class with Chef Derrick. You will craft and get a taste of five flavorful Japanese favorites.
First, Chef Derrick will guide you in making a hearty miso...
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Chef Derrick
Serving the Orange County area
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Impressive Danish Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn time-honored techniques to create heavenly Danish pastries. Practice traditional methods and harness the versatility of rich and flaky laminated dough at this skills-based cooking class. A top-notch chef will pass on a few tips and tricks as you make dough layered with butter and use it to make savory pockets...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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First-Rate Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The fun, flavorful possibilities of a true Asian classic are on the menu. Turn your dining room into a ramen house with this fun hands-on cooking class featuring one of Japan's most familiar creations. Work with a first-rate local chef to learn how combining seasonings and textures results in a comfort dish worth...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Tasty Ramen Basics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ditch the takeout and make ramen at home with top-rated recipes. From building flavors in your stock to loading up your bowl with fresh, perfectly cooked ingredients, this hands-on cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make delicious, classic ramen at...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Iconic French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate a selection of classic French pastries. In this engaging cooking class, you'll craft a selection of irresistible French pastries from scratch. A five-star chef will be your guide, ensuring you achieve the perfect stiff peaks for mini pavlovas paired with a refreshing berry compote. Then, you'll make...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Afternoon Tea Highlights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own afternoon tea menu that’s perfect for celebrations. Come to this baking focussed cooking class as a beginner and you’ll leave as an expert. First, you’ll get a few tips from the chef tutor, an experienced chef, on achieving the perfect bake and then you’ll dive right into making...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Spring-Inspired French Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets behind wholesome spring-inspired French cuisine. Experience the fresh spring flavors of France in this in-depth cooking class. You'll spend an immersive session with a top-rated chef, crafting a delightful menu of classic French dishes. The class begins with a lesson in pan-searing, where salmon gets...
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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

OTHER EXPERIENCES in Orange County
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