Italian Cooking Classes in Orange County
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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Seaside Italian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy fresh flavors from Italy’s coast, perfect for a night of connection. This cooking class brings the romance of coastal Italy to your cooking repertoire. Start with bruschetta topped with savory salmon spread, enjoy a crisp caesar salad and prepare fagioli e tonno — a white bean and tuna salad with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Coastal Italian Escape - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the charm of coastal Italy to life with a gourmet meal. This coastal Italian cooking class offers a romantic escape to Italy’s shores, perfect for date night. Begin with a light caesar salad and crispy bruschetta with salmon spread, then prepare fagioli e tonno, an authentic white bean and tuna salad....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Holiday
Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore new ways to craft a Thanksgiving feast. Get into the holiday spirit with a Thanksgiving cooking class designed for all skill levels. You'll craft a Thanksgiving feast with an Italian twist, featuring a succulent porchetta-style turkey breast with stuffing, roast green beans and sweet potatoes. With guidance...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Holiday
A Modern Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your Thanksgiving a refresh in this cooking class. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this modern Thanksgiving cooking class will show you how to upgrade your menu with a modern refresh. A gourmet chef will teach you how to prepare an Italian porchetta-style turkey breast with prosciutto stuffing. Pair...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Dining in the Mediterranean: Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an irresistible Italian feast with step by step guidance. Treat your taste buds to authentic Italian flavors during a cooking class where the Mediterranean essence makes itself known. Working alongside a top-rated chef, you'll learn techniques while preparing delicious olive-braised pork chops and pici pasta...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Wholesome Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare some Italian favorites from your own kitchen. There is more to Italian cooking than just pasta and in this hands-on wholesome Italian cuisine cooking class, a gourmet chef will start your meal off by preparing some braised pork chops with olives. You'll also be making a fresh pici pasta doused in...
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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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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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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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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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Irresistible Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Work as a team this date night and prepare delicious Italian cuisine. Romance and good food are on the menu during this Italian-inspired cooking class. You'll spend the evening with your date crafting incredible Italian cuisine and learning the techniques behind these beloved dishes. Get hands-on as you make fresh...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Decadent Italian Meal -Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil the special person in your life with a gourmet Italian meal. Do something a little different for your next date night and bring your loved one along to a date night decadent Italian meal cooking class. Join a gourmet chef, who will teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch and practice rolling, cutting and...
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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.