Cooking Classes in Orange County
Best cooking classes in Orange County for your next culinary journey
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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Simple and Healthy Meal Prep
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Kristen will show you how to make weeknight meals easier with one-time meal prep. Whichever diet you follow, whether it's vegan, keto, paleo or generally omnivore, you can learn to produce a few days worth of healthy meals with about an hour of prep time.
This cooking class with Chef Kristen begins with...
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Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Wholesome Baking
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the basics of baking using a variety of whole food ingredients with Chef Kristen. In this hands-on baking class with Chef Kristen, you will learn how to bake four delicious desserts and tasty treats completely from scratch using a bounty of fresh, high-quality, and wholesome ingredients.
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Verified Chef
Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Team Building Activity
An Ancient Mayan Feast
$129
Team Building Activity
$129
Explore age-old flavors from the Mayans during this informative team building activity. Featuring bold colors and unique flavors, Mayan cuisine is a careful craft honed throughout the generations. During this interactive experience, Chef Carolina will share the history and techniques behind a number of ancient recipes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carolina
Costa Mesa
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Sourdough Bread Baking
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to take on the challenge of making a true sourdough bread at home! In this hands-on bread baking class with Chef Kristen, you will learn how to make healthy and deliciously tangy sourdough bread using only flour, water, wild yeast, and little elbow grease.
Before you can make a loaf of sourdough bread,...
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Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Taste of Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get ready to be inspired by the phenomenal textures and flavors of Spain's symbolic dishes. In this hands-on class with Chef Kristen, you will learn everything you need to know to prepare an authentic, four-course paella-centric Spanish feast — from tapas to postre.
The savory, succulent, saffron-laden...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Taste of Italy
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get a taste of Italy in this hands-on class with the incredibly talented Chef Kristen. In this hands-on class with Chef Kristen, you will learn how to prepare an incredible four-course Italian menu featuring traditional flavors and seasonal ingredients that bring authentic Italian cuisine to life.
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Verified Chef
Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Mexican Taco Dinner
$85
Cooking Class
$85
You'll wish every day was Taco Tuesday after this fun, exciting culinary fiesta of flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Kristen, you will learn how to prepare a Mexican taco dinner that is sure to become a reoccurring weeknight meal.
You will begin by learning how to make meltingly tender marinated carnitas...
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Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Hearty Vegetarian Favorites
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make hearty and delicious vegetarian favorites that everyone can (and will) enjoy. In this hands-on class with Chef Kristen, you'll learn how to prepare a hearty vegetarian meal that has magical abilities to convert any vegetable skeptic in your life.
You will begin by learning how to make pecan...
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Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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For the Love of Filipino Food
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Explore the exotic flavors and indigenous ingredients of the Philippines through this widely beloved menu. In this hands-on class with Chef Kryssie, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course Filipino menu completely from scratch.
You'll begin with a simple crepe salad bursting with complex flavors....
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Chef Kryssie
Santa Ana (Lacy)
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Homemade Filipino Noodles
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to learn all about pancit — Filipino noodles — with Filipino native Chef Kryssie! In this hands-on class with Chef Kryssie, you'll learn how to take humble ingredients and transform them into traditional and inspired Filipino dishes featuring homemade Filipino noodles.
You'll begin by...
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Chef Kryssie
Santa Ana (Lacy)
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Rustic Filipino Cuisine
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Discover the beauty of some of the most popular Filipino fare featuring fun twists. In this hands-on class with Chef Kryssie, you'll learn how to prepare a rustic three-course Filipino feast, and also learn how to add a few modern twists to these Filipino favorites!
You'll begin by learning how to make the dough...
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Chef Kryssie
Santa Ana (Lacy)
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Not Just Pizza and Pasta
$115
Cooking Class
$115
From pasta to pizza, you will be learning all about dough products with Chef Carolina. Chef Carolina is rolling out the red carpet of all things dough. Drawing upon her culinary expertise, she is excited to share her incredible techniques and tricks when it comes to making our favorite dough products.
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Chef Carolina
Costa Mesa
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Popular Cities We Serve Near Newport Beach
Mission Viejo
Let world-class chefs enhance your culinary skills with interactive cooking classes in Mission Viejo — an exciting culinary experience in the heart of this vast, sprawling city.
San Clemente
Cooking classes in San Clemente feature every ingredient this seaside paradise is known for, not to mention other world cuisines that delight the taste buds. Book now, and let world-class chefs expand your palate and kitchen skills.
San Juan Capistrano
Learn from top-rated chefs when you book cooking classes in San Juan Capistrano. Known as the Jewel of the California Missions, this culturally diverse area is as rich in history as it is in architectural beauty. Book a cooking class in San Juan Capistrano today and enjoy all this city has to offer.
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.