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
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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Invigorating French Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add new skills to your culinary toolkit at this session dedicated to classical kitchen techniques. In this practical cooking class, you’ll taste your way through an array of dishes that characterize France in the springtime. Begin by pan-searing salmon, and use white wine to make an accompanying sauce, before...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Vibrant Spanish Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold Spanish flavors in this hands-on session. Rustic and bold Spanish flavors are on the menu in this immersive cooking class. This chef-led session will teach you the fundamentals of crafting delectable Spanish cuisine, from juicy roasted pork loin topped with smoky romesco sauce to classic roast potatoes...
Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Springtime in the Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn timeless spring-inspired recipes. Create your own spring feast in this hands-on cooking class. You'll master marinated lamb skewers with cool, herb-infused yogurt, learn the technique for perfectly roasted carrots to bring out their natural sweetness and bring to life a fruity upside-down cake with luscious...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Sunshine Plates From the Mediterranean
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create meatballs, shrimp and more at this Mediterranean-inspired session. Offering an in-depth look at the diverse tastes of the Mediterranean region, this cooking class is a fun and practical way to learn new skills and recipes. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll grill shrimp, roast cauliflower, shape lamb...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Crave-Worthy Mediterranean Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an authentic Mediterranean spread. Explore the bold, fresh and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean during this incredible cooking class. You’ll begin with an appetizer of smoky grilled shrimp paired with a herbaceous chermoula dipping sauce. Next, work on your meatball-rolling technique while preparing...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Irish Style Soda Bread and More
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to craft satisfying staples loved the world over. Dive right onto comforting breads from around Europe at this practical cooking class. The professional chef will pass on key skills as they guide you through mixing flour with water to create a diverse selection of breads, from Italian focaccia with a herby...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Irresistible Homemade Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Roll up your sleeves for an afternoon of hands-on bread making. There’s nothing like the scent of freshly baked bread and in this sweet-smelling cooking class, you’ll craft a selection of irresistible bread from scratch. Get ready to prepare delightfully pungent Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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New England Dishes to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace traditional techniques and modern twists to make a New England-inspired feast. Discover the incomparable taste of fresh seafood in this practical cooking class. A chef tutor with a passion for seafood will guide you through making fresh crab cakes that are served with a zingy aioli and buttermilk coleslaw....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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New England Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare New England comfort food. Channel the open air and free spirit of coastal New England in this hands-on cooking class. An esteemed chef will guide you through a delicious regional menu, starting with crispy crab cakes served alongside a tangy homemade aioli. Then, whip up a ridiculously creamy...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Incredible Edible Cupcake Bouquet
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Treat your special someone to a cupcake bouquet handmade with love. Have fun and brush up on your cake decorating skills at this celebration cupcake cooking class. In the professional kitchen environment, an expert chef will impart the secrets to perfect piping as you bake chocolate cupcakes and decorate them with...
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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

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