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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Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create two different types of delicious croissants. During this hands-on cooking class, you'll bring two delicious croissant flavors to life and learn all about making the perfect laminated dough. You'll begin by crafting a savory GruyГЁre cheese and roasted leek croissant before moving on to making a rich dark...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Home Holiday Baking Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring some of your favorite holiday delights to life in this cooking class. Upgrade your holiday menu with this home holiday baking favorites cooking class. In this interactive cooking class, the five-star chef will show you how to cook with the comforting flavors of fall, like baking some mini cakes with cardamon....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Baking Festivities
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake until your hearts content during this hands-on experience. Get in on the festivities of the impending holidays by brushing up on your baking skills during a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare a trio of baked goods. You'll learn the techniques behind crafting fall-inspired mini cakes infused with cardamom...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Perfect Handmade Italian Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice making traditional Italian pasta in this cooking class. There is no better feeling than enjoying a meal you made from scratch and in this perfect handmade Italian pasta cooking class, you will learn the art to pasta making. An expert chef will show you how to roll out pasta dough and cut it into your desired...
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Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Italian Pasta Possibilities
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your cooking repertoire with Italian pasta. Discover pasta and it's many possibilities during a cooking class that will teach you all of the essentials. You'll learn how to mix, knead, roll and shape your dough to create a selection of delicious, fresh pasta. Then, you'll get a chance to create sauce pairings...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Paella Feast For The Senses
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a perfect paella in this Spanish inspired cooking class. Nothing says Spanish cooking quite like an aromatic paella and in this interactive paella feast for the senses cooking class, you will learn how to make this quintessential dish of Spain. First, you will start by preparing the sofrito (base) and cooking...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Perfectly Prepared Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook like a Spaniard and craft a delicious paella meal. Learn to cookk like a Spanish local with a paella cooking class! You’ll learn how to make this iconic dish from scratch with the help of a top-rated chef, who will also show you how to make sofrito alongside your paella. You'll learn the essential...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Perfect Handmade Ravioli Every Time
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get ready to make the freshest ravioli from scratch in this fun cooking class. There is nothing better than a steaming bowl of ravioli and in this perfect handmade ravioli every time cooking class, you will master the art of making this classic stuffed pasta dish. A gourmet chef will guide you through the process...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Handcrafted Stuffed Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the tasty world of ravioli in this hands-on experience. A ravioli-themed cooking class? Yes, please! During this culinary experience, you'll become acquainted with two different types of ravioli: a gooey three-cheese ravioli with pancetta and tomato sauce and a butternut squash ravioli that's more on the sweet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cozy French Pastries For Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get cozy this fall with some French favorites. Learn how to make a variety of pastries from one single dough in this cozy French pastries for fall cooking class. Join a five-star chef and learn how to make a laminated dough that will create buttery and flakey layers. Try your hand at mixing some fillings for apple...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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French Pastries in Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a trio of delicious French pastries. Slow down and relax during a cozy cooking class where you'll craft delightful French pastries. In this hands-on session, a world-class chef will teach you the techniques for making kouign-amann from scratch, ensuring you master the laminating process like a pro.В You can...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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French Comfort Meals
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare some cozy French favorites in this fun cooking class. French cuisine has a number of cozy meals that warm your heart and your kitchen which you will learn how to make in this French comfort meals cooking class. The five-star chef will show you how to prepare a hearty and rich slow-cooked cassoulet with a side...
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Orange County
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.