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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Knife Skills and Beyond in Santa Monica
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the secrets to slicing and dicing like a gourmet chef! In a comprehensive set of courses, Chef Gill instructs you in the techniques behind creating exquisite meals with the correct knife techniques, Chef May guides you through preparing homemade sauces, and Chef John introduces you to everything egg. All chefs...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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American Comfort in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create indulgent cuisine with the expert guidance of a truly passionate chef! Chef John has mastered his craft through an international education that brought him to a variety of destinations around the world. He now delights in passing on his immense knowledge and inspiring students. Afterwards, you’ll be able...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to Macarons in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Clemence gives you the tips and tricks to create the perfect macaron. Get your sweet tooth ready for the most divine pastry- The Macaron. Chef Clemence will give you the skills to prepare this often difficult to perfect treat. Learn to bake this French sweet straight from a Paris born chef.
Discover how to...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Even More Techniques with One of Our Expert Chefs
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Techniques with One of Our Expert Chefs
$85
Cooking Class
$85
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Favorite Fall Desserts with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Usher in the sweet flavors of the season with a decadent dessert menu. Chef Clemence has had a passion for confections since she was a child and has refined her skills as a pГўtissier over the years. In a warm and welcoming environment, she expertly guides you through the baking process so that each sweet that you...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Hearty Soups and Stews with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring home the taste of homemade soups and stews with Chef Clemence! If you have ever been curious about what goes into preparing this luscious fare, you now have the opportunity to learn the exact amount of each ingredient as well as the variety of cooking methods necessary to ensure a toothsome experience for your...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Five Make Ahead Meals with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Explore a sumptuous three-course menu of convenient gourmet meals. Whether you have a busy lifestyle or would simply like to learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in an expedient manner, Chef Clemence has assembled a custom menu that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy smiles around your table as you...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cake Baking 101 with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Demystify the process of baking from scratch with the guidance of Chef Clemence. What better way to learn cake baking than from a chef who has had a passion for baking since childhood? Chef Clemence, in addition to being a food consultant and developing recipes, has a special place in her heart for pastries of all...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Baking with Olive Oil with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to use olive oil to make your baked treats come alive with renewed flavor! Let Chef Clemence guide you toward unlocking new depths of taste by incorporating olive oil into your baking process. Chef Clemence brings her wealth of knowledge in baking to give you all of the tools you need to make your own unique...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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DIY Bagels and Pretzels with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Let Chef Clemence guide you through the creation of bagels, pretzels, and more! You’ve enjoyed bagels and pretzels from time to time, now you can learn to make them from an accomplished chef who has a passion for baking. Chef Clemence brings her background as a food consultant, recipe developer, and owner of her...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Brunch in New Orleans with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Take a trip to the Big Easy with Chef John and learn to make a classic New Orleans brunch The South is known for breakfast, but New Orleans in particular is famous for a few classic staples of Southern brunch. Learn Chef John's techniques to recreating a New Orleans brunch so delicious, you’ll think you’re...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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