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
Muy Especial Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make tacos from scratch using authentic techniques. Get hands-on at a cooking class dedicated to crispy shells, fresh salsa and tasty fillings a.k.a perfect tacos. Guided by the chef instructor, you’ll discover traditional methods to make tortillas and transform them into a collection of tacos. From...
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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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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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Knead and Bake the Perfect Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the satisfaction of making bakery-quality bread from scratch. Bread baking is both an art and a science and this cooking class will show you how to master both. You will explore different types of dough, learn proper kneading and shaping techniques and understand the secrets to achieving the perfect rise....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Homemade Everyday Bread Loaves
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential techniques to bake flavorful, homemade bread with confidence and creativity. There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen and this hands-on class will help you master essential bread-making techniques, from kneading to proofing to baking to perfection. Perfect sweet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Chop confidently, perfecting your knife skills in a mastery workshop. Take a hands-on cooking class for the Knife Skills Mastery program to transform your cooking skills. Master fundamental knife skills and learn how to slice, dice and chop with precision. You will become more confident and efficient in the kitchen...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mother's Day
Tantalizing Taste of Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become an expert at making authentic Thai food. If learning how to make delicious Thai food is on your agenda, then this cooking class is for you. With a highly skilled chef working with you from start to finish you'll craft a selection of inviting dishes, including the classic Thai green curry and pad thai, you'll...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Authentic Thai Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Balanced flavors and intriguing textures are the centerpiece in this thrilling culinary workshop. Your personal recipe book gets a delicious expansion with the creations in this fascinating, hands-on cooking class. Under guidance from an accomplished chef, you'll explore traditional techniques for turning fresh...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Springtime-Infused Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets of fresh herbs and seasonal produce in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Romance is in bloom with this spring-inspired date night cooking class. Using the season’s best ingredients, you and your partner will create a menu bursting with flavor, color and freshness. Crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Spice Up Chinese Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the techniques behind iconic Chinese recipes that will impress your taste buds. Explore the vibrant flavors of Chinese favorites in this cooking class! Make comforting hot & sour soup and crispy homemade scallion pancakes. Dive into the sweet and savory honey sesame chicken and finish up with a savory ginger...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Authentic Chinese Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secrets behind the bold and comforting flavors of traditional Chinese dishes. Learn the true essence of Chinese cuisine with this cooking class. Start by crafting a flavorful hot & sour soup that’s the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. Then, make crispy homemade scallion pancakes and learn to...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Portugal's Culinary Soul
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover Portugal’s signature flavors with a hands-on journey through its rich food traditions. Experience the warmth and vibrancy of Portuguese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. You will master a variety of cooking techniques as you explore the country’s signature flavors—smoky spice, briny...
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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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