Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Professional chefs love teaching beginners! Everyone started somewhere, and these chefs are happiest teaching new chefs because they remember being there too. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with the help of a professional! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let a hands-on class springboard your first dive into cooking.
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Modern Tarts with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to create delicious tarts! Tarts will impress just about anyone. They’re savory or sweet. And they’re the perfect size. And you can make your own that just about everyone will love during this class. During this session, you’ll craft decadent Chocolate Ganache Tarts, a savory...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Buche de Noel: The Yule Log Class with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets to baking seasonal holiday favorite, the yule log Yule logs are beloved as caroling during the holidays, and now you can bring them into your home. Yule logs are a great way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. You’ll learn how to make a chiffon cake, a decadent buttercream...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Holiday Breads with Chef Roxana
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make tasty and festive holiday breads The only thing sweeter than the holidays? Holiday breads, of course. If you don’t have time to make your own, spend three hours during this class to whip your very own festive creations. During class, you’ll create beloved holiday creations like Swedish...
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Chef Roxana or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Soups and Chowders with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get stewing as you create warm and tasty soups and chowders Nothing will warm you up faster on a cold winter’s day than hearty soups or chowders. And after this class, you’ll be able to make your very own in your home. Bring your pots along and get ready to craft delicious and hearty options like Italian...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cakes and Cupcakes with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to bake decadent and fluffy cakes If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make a decadent and fluffy cake just like your favorite bakery does, this class is for you. You’ll learn the tips and tricks needed to make some of the fluffiest cakes around. You’ll cream, beat and bake three cakes and...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Sticky Buns and Cinnamon Rolls with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
whip up tasty and sweet sticky buns and cinnamon rolls Sticky buns and cinnamon rolls are some of the most beloved morning pastries. We can’t think of a “sweeter” way to start the day. And after this class, you’ll be able to make scrumptious desserts like cinnamon rolls and sticky buns. First,...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Quick Pan-Braised Dinners with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Unlock the secrets to making easy, and quick pan-braised dinners If you’ve always wanted to make a quick and tasty dinner, try braising. It’s an easy way to make great dishes. And this class will show you how to make great dinners fast. You’ll start with hearty Braised Mushroom and Roasted Garlic on...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Rustic Breads: Boules and Loaves with Chef Clemence
$225
Cooking Class
$225
Discover how to make fresh baked bread Few things are tastier than fresh baked breads. And during class, you’ll discover how to make your very own. First, you’ll learn the science behind bread making by covering topics like wild yeast, fermentation, hydration and extraction. During class, you’ll make...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Macarons with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to bake colorful and scrumptious macarons! No doubt about it, macarons are huge right now. And it’s not hard to see why. These little Parisian delicacies are delicious and cute. But they can be tough to bake. If you’ve learned the basics, but would like to further your skills, this class is...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Gifts and Confections with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Make treats and sweets to give out as gifts! If you’re having trouble coming up with great gift ideas, why not try making some! Chances are, your friends and family will love homemade treats for birthdays, showers or any other occasion. First, we’ll make honey sesame toffee, followed by peppermint...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Knife Skills 101 with Chef Christianne
$95
Cooking Class
$95
SMALL CLASS
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef Christianne! One of the most important tools in the kitchen? The knife. And during this class, you’ll learn how to properly use one. After you learn about the tool’s anatomy, you’ll discover how to use a boning knife, paring knife, chef’s knife and a...
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Chef Christianne or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Vegetarian Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Want to make your veggies a little more interesting? Look no further. Ditch the plain broiled broccoli and learn how to prep vegetables in delicious, interesting ways. In this class, Chef Kaumudi will guide you on the basics of Indian cuisine, untangling the mysteries of working with complex sets of spices while...
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Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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