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: Homespun Pasta Creations 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homespun Pasta Creations 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homespun Pasta Creations 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homespun Pasta Creations 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homespun Pasta Creations 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homespun Pasta Creations 6 slide
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Homespun Pasta Creations

$99
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$99
There's nothing more soothing than fresh, flavorful as pasta made by hand. With this pasta-centered cooking class on your calendar, boxed pasta is destined to become a distant memory! Join your exceptional instructor for a guided lesson celebrating homespun Italian traditions with a pair of pasta classics, pappardelle...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homely Pasta From Scratch 6 slide
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Homely Pasta From Scratch

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your very own fresh pasta from scratch in this cooking class. Find out how to make your very own fresh and tasty pasta from scratch in this cooking class. In this hands-on cooking session, an expert chef will show you the essential techniques to make fresh pasta, such as mixing, rolling, cutting and filling....
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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: Mediterranean Summer Spread 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Spread 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Spread 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Spread 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Spread 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mediterranean Summer Spread 6 slide
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Mediterranean Summer Spread

$99
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$99
Fresh and hearty dishes top your table in this sun-soaked session. Bring the bountiful splendor of healthful coastal flavors to your summer dining moments courtesy of this dazzling hands-on cooking class. Your skilled instructor guides you as you prepare handmade tagliatelle topped with zesty garlic and sausage ragu....
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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: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Magical Food in the Mediterranean 6 slide
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Magical Food in the Mediterranean

$99
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$99
Learn how to make the finest food from the Mediterranean in this class. In this fun cooking class, you will explore various cuisines of the Mediterranean area, such as Italian, Spanish, Moroccan and Greek. A highly-rated chef will show you how to make a fresh tagliatelle pasta dish from scratch and how to make 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: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steakhouse With Italian Flair 6 slide
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Steakhouse With Italian Flair

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Italian flavor seasons a collection of sumptuous steakhouse staples. Shake up your steakhouse sensibilities with a hands-on cooking class that gives dishes you love a hearty helping of Old World character. Work with a top local chef as you learn the magic of making your own flawlessly seared flank steak dressed with...
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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: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu 6 slide
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A Special Italian Steakhouse Menu

$99
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$99
Create food that is perfect for an Italian steakhouse in this class. Whether you are searching for a memorable experience or simply want to enhance your culinary skills, this cooking class will help you achieve both of these things. An expert chef will show you in this hands-on cooking session how to make food fit for...
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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: Nights in Italia - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Nights in Italia - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Nights in Italia - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Nights in Italia - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Nights in Italia - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Nights in Italia - Date Night 6 slide
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Nights in Italia - Date Night

$99
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$99
Fill your evening with memorable kitchen moments made for two. No Italian restaurant could match that romantic energy you'll create in this interactive cooking class designed for couples to savor. Your esteemed expert host guides you through a lesson where masterful methods result in juicy seared steak, refreshing...
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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: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Italian Food - Date Night 6 slide
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Romantic Italian Food - Date Night

$99
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$99
Join this special date night cooking session and learn to cook amazing food together. Italian food is known for its intimacy and romance, so it is perfect for a date night. Through this cooking class, you can learn to make wonderful Italian dishes with your date. A highly-rated chef will teach you the ways of Italian...
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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: Exploring Italian Flavors 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Exploring Italian Flavors 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Exploring Italian Flavors 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Exploring Italian Flavors 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Exploring Italian Flavors 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Exploring Italian Flavors 6 slide
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Exploring Italian Flavors

$99
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$99
savory and sweet Italian treasures, pork chops, focaccia and more. Explore the non-pasta side of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. A seasoned chef will demonstrate how to make a simple Italian salsa verde to pair with your perfectly cooked pork loin chops. Then, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn to assemble a citrus...
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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: Vibrant Italian Flavors 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Vibrant Italian Flavors 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Vibrant Italian Flavors 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Vibrant Italian Flavors 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Vibrant Italian Flavors 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Vibrant Italian Flavors 6 slide
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Vibrant Italian Flavors

$99
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$99
Explore the bright and colorful side of Italian cooking during this culinary experience. Italian cuisine isn't just about pasta and pizza, and this cooking class proves that the brighter, lighter side of Italian cooking is just as delicious. A highly skilled chef instructor will help you craft a fresh Italian meal...
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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: Summertime in Italy 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Summertime in Italy 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Summertime in Italy 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Summertime in Italy 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Summertime in Italy 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Summertime in Italy 6 slide
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Summertime in Italy

$99
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$99
Begin your Italian summer indulgence, but first with a wholesome cooking workshop.В  Enjoy an inviting Italian meal perfect for summer in this interactive cooking class led by a top-rated chef. To begin the session, you'll start by learning to create pasta dough from scratch to make a rich and velvety Fettuccini...
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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: A Flavorful Italian Summer 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Flavorful Italian Summer 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Flavorful Italian Summer 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Flavorful Italian Summer 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Flavorful Italian Summer 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Flavorful Italian Summer 6 slide
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A Flavorful Italian Summer

$99
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$99
Explore the summery flavors of Italy during this immersive culinary venture. Welcome the warmer months by creating a seasonal Italian feast during this exciting cooking class. A five-star chef instructor will guide you towards Italian perfection, teaching you a variety of techniques that you'll use to create a...
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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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