Italian Cooking Classes in Orange County

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Are you craving the robust, mouthwatering flavors of authentic Italian food? Learn how to recreate classic Italian dishes for yourself by attending one of many Orange County Italian cooking classes. Alongside a professional chef, you'll take a journey through some of the highlights of Italy's vibrant culinary scene. Treat your taste buds to risotto, polenta and pizza created from scratch using the best ingredients.


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Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Treasures - Date Night 6 slide
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Italian Treasures - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
The dishes in this exciting session are quintessential Italian delights you'll love creating. Take a trip to Italian shores without leaving your home city with this date night cooking class. You'll spend the evening on an excursion of exciting tastes as your instructor host leads you through the Old World, plate by...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Eats - Family Fun 6 slide
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Italian Eats - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Make lasting memories with a fun, interactive experience. In this family-friendly cooking class, you and your loved ones will follow along as a world-class chef takes you step-by-step through a delicious, multi-course meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Temptations - Date Night 6 slide
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Tuscan Temptations - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
The romance of this Italian region becomes a culinary session for two. Bring your best one to the culinary studio for an evening of Tuscan cuisine in a sweet hands-on cooking class for couples. Your instructor plays host for a session where deluxe dining is an experience best shared with your favorite sous...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Forever Italian - Date Night 6 slide
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Forever Italian - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your date to a restaurant-worthy feast at home. Impress your date with a five-star cooking class taught by a world-class chef. Using the freshest ingredients and hand-picked recipes, you and your partner will create the multi-course, Italian-style feast of your dreams in just one...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen 6 slide
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Calabrese Pesto - America's Test Kitchen

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Zesty flavors from a treasured culinary region grace this rustic menu. You're in for a savory treat with this in-person cooking class celebrating the fine traditions of Italian dining. Enhance your culinary skills with guidance from a chef supreme as you master a new set of dishes to dazzle and delight your gourmet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Romance - Date Night 6 slide
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Tuscan Romance - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Love is in the air during this date night session. Bring the sultry flavors and inspiration of Tuscany into your own kitchen with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you and your partner will work together to create a one-of-a-kind feast youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll remember for a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen 6 slide
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Fresh Agnolotti - America's Test Kitchen

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare plump stuffed pasta for a meal sanctioned by a true culinary authority. For lovers of Italian dining, this hands-on cooking class is a session in turning out classic pasta dishes made from scratch. You'll work with an expert chef who'll demonstrate time-honored techniques for making an Old World meal infused...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
No dates available
 
Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 6 slide
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Pesto from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up a classic pesto Calabrese with help from a professional. In partnership with AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen, this interactive cooking class will teach you how to create fresh pasta from scratch smothered in a handmade, perfectly spiced pesto Calabrese...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
No dates available
 
Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Al Fresco Dining for Spring 6 slide
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Al Fresco Dining for Spring

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the bounty of the season to your home table for indoor and outdoor dining. Old World traditions bring a host of fresh flavors to your home cooking life in this Italian cooking class custom-made for springtime. Follow step-by-step instructions for crafting some of the tastiest heritage dishes just in time for the...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
No dates available
 
Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen 6 slide
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Pasta from AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a delectable fresh pasta with instruction from the best. In partnership with AmericaĐ²Đ‚â„¢s Test Kitchen, this interactive cooking class will teach you how to create fresh, buttery pasta using hand-selected recipes, expert tools and fresh...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
No dates available
 
Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Springtime Pizza Creations 6 slide
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Springtime Pizza Creations

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Pizza becomes a festive homemade dish, perfect for ringing in a new season. Your home kitchen becomes a pro-level pizzeria when you explore the fun of pizza-making for spring in this interactive cooking class. Learn to make your own traditional dough and top your pies with a selection of fresh and flavorful...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
38 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Pizza 6 slide
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Fresh Spring Pizza

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a veggie-packed pizza in this hands-on class. Fresh produce is on the menu in this interactive cooking class where youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll whip up a fully loaded, veggie-packed pizza from scratch. Using professional tools and expert tips, this seasonal multi-course meal is sure to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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