Cooking Classes in Orange County

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Fresh seafood, international ingredients and eclectic Californian classics await you in cooking classes in Orange County. From Irvine to Laguna Beach and all stops in between, you'll find world-class local chefs eager to help you sharpen your skills in the kitchen. Get a taste of the vibrant foodie scene in Costa Mesa or explore flavorful coastal fare hailing from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. No matter what menu you choose, you'll soon discover that gourmet cooking lessons are within your reach.

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Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: New Orleans Cuisine 6 slide
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New Orleans Cuisine

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the unique fusion of flavors that makes Creole cuisine so special. The beloved culinary traditions preserved by Louisiana chefs for generations are on the menu in this intriguing in-person cooking class. You'll create recipes that represent some of the best dishes in the New Orleans heritage. Every dish is a...
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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: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night 6 slide
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Duo Sushi Delight - Date Night

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Chop, roll and laugh together! Enhance your sushi experience and make it with your partner in this fun cooking class! Discover the art of crafting exquisite rolls with the guidance of an expert chef. Unleash your culinary creativity as you combine fresh ingredients for a symphony of flavors and a truly delightful...
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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: Taste The Great Northwest 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Taste The Great Northwest 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Taste The Great Northwest 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Taste The Great Northwest 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Taste The Great Northwest 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Taste The Great Northwest 6 slide
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Taste The Great Northwest

$89
Cooking Class
$89
The fresh flavors of this beloved region come to your home table. The Pacific Northwest is the site of phenomenal cuisine, as you'll discover in this interactive cooking class. Work with a talented local instructor as you learn to plate up regional ingredients in recipes that bring to life farm-to-table sensibilities...
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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: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night 6 slide
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Valentine's SoirГ©e - Date Night

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Love is on the menu! Turn up the heat and indulge in a Valentine's cooking class! Join esteemed chefs for a hands-on experience where you'll craft delectable dishes catered to romance. Elevate your culinary skillset while dabbling in the joy of creating a romantic and unforgettable 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: Chocolate Workshop 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Workshop 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Workshop 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Workshop 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Workshop 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Workshop 6 slide
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Chocolate Workshop

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create your own specialty chocolates, to share with friends and family and enjoy for yourself. Life gets sweeter with this hands-on cooking class celebrating the delicious possibilities of chocolate! You'll explore techniques used by gourmet candy makers as you craft a selection of top-shelf treats. Find out how...
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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: Lunar New Year Celebration 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Celebration 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Celebration 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Celebration 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Celebration 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Celebration 6 slide
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Lunar New Year Celebration

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Welcoming the Year of the Dragon. Evoke culinary confidence during this educational cooking class inspired by Asian cuisine! Guided by a world-class chef you'll explore a handful of ingredients, flavors and techniques that make this food so celebratory. Inspire luck and happiness with this Lunar New Year feast and...
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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: Dolce Vita Desserts 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dolce Vita Desserts 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dolce Vita Desserts 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dolce Vita Desserts 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dolce Vita Desserts 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dolce Vita Desserts 6 slide
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Dolce Vita Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spruce up your sweet selections with these dynamic desserts. Take your baking game in a delicious new direction with the bakes in this in-person cooking class. You'll have first-rate instruction from a talented local chef who'll show you how to reinvent your last course offerings. Discover gourmet methods for turning...
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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: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included! 6 slide
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Pasta Extravaganza - Toolkit Included!

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Take home a pasta toolkit to create authentic Italian cuisine! Indulge in a pasta immersion in this fun cooking class where you'll dive into the secrets of Italian cuisine! A five-star chef will show you how to craft three delectable dishes from scratch with fresh ingredients and your very own pasta toolkit for future...
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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: Perfect Patisserie Selections 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Perfect Patisserie Selections 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Perfect Patisserie Selections 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Perfect Patisserie Selections 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Perfect Patisserie Selections 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Perfect Patisserie Selections 6 slide
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Perfect Patisserie Selections

$89
Cooking Class
$89
French baking becomes the star of the show in a course that takes the cake. Fine Parisian culinary traditions are on the menu in this exciting in-person cooking class. Let your expert instructor show you how the best bakers in France create their classic recipes. You'll learn to make puff pastry, prepare sweet and...
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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: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Soulful Tastes of New Orleans 6 slide
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Soulful Tastes of New Orleans

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spice up your culinary skills with New Orleans inspired flavors. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of New Orleans cuisine with this exciting cooking class. Led by a seasoned chef, you’ll explore the rich tapestry of Creole and Cajun flavors and learn the secrets behind beloved dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya...
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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: Sauces From Italy 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Sauces From Italy 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Sauces From Italy 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Sauces From Italy 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Sauces From Italy 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Sauces From Italy 6 slide
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Sauces From Italy

$89
Cooking Class
$89
The best traditional toppings for everything from pasta to protein are yours to explore. Learn to bring fresh sauces from the Old World to your home table with this informative hands-on cooking class on your to-do list. Your talented instructor is ready to show you how fresh ingredients become authentic sauces filled...
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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: Smoky Northwest Secrets 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Smoky Northwest Secrets 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Smoky Northwest Secrets 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Smoky Northwest Secrets 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Smoky Northwest Secrets 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Smoky Northwest Secrets 6 slide
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Smoky Northwest Secrets

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the bold and smoky flavors of the Great Northwest! Embark on a Northwest journey with this fun cooking class. An esteemed chef will guide you in mastering the art of smoking meats, infusing with cedar and savoring the rich, smoky notes of mesquite. You'll bring essential skills to your table with tasty, locally...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
35 Reviews
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.
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