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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Classic New England Recipe Revival
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join an adventure filled with classic New England dishes that warm the heart. Dive into the unique flavors of New England in this cooking class focused on seasonal dishes. You’ll create crunchy crab cakes served with homemade aioli and a creamy buttermilk coleslaw infused with fresh herbs. Cap it off with a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
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Cupcake Garden Party
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Dive into the world of buttercream as you create stunning floral cupcake designs. In this cooking class, experience the joy of making stunning floral cupcakes. You’ll learn to bake rich chocolate cupcakes with exquisite buttercream flower decorations. Create a vibrant edible bouquet that will impress friends and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
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Cooking Italian Cuisine - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Grab the family for a fun-filled time creating authentic Italian cuisine together. Join your family for a delightful culinary experience with an immersive Italian cooking class. Led by an expert chef, learn the skills needed to master Italian cuisine while connecting with your kids in the kitchen. No matter your...
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Woodland Hills
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Woodland Hills
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Worldly Loaves and Rolls
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a variety of loaves and rolls that showcase flavors from different cultures. Discover international bread inspirations in this exciting cooking class. You will create rich Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread, aromatic Italian focaccia with roasted garlic and rosemary and savory pesto rolls. Delve into the...
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Tacos Galore
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the true essence of street food with authentic taco recipes that inspire. Unleash your culinary creativity in this vibrant taco-making cooking class. Learn to prepare tacos al pastor with perfectly seasoned pork, chipotle-lime shrimp tacos bursting with zest and hearty tacos de rajas with fresh cheese....
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Loaf Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your daily bread from basic to extraordinary. Dive into the craft of artisanal bread baking in this hands-on cooking class. Master a classic white bread, perfect a sweet cinnamon-raisin swirl and explore savory flavors with olive-rosemary wheat bread. Learn the art of homemade butter to complement your...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
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Savor the Taste of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the balance of bold and delicate flavors in Thai cooking. This cooking class offers an opportunity to learn the art of creating your favorite Thai dishes. Explore the balance of strong and delicate flavors that define Thai cuisine. Discover techniques for frying crispy shrimp, simmering green curry and...
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Woodland Hills
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Springtime Spice - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plant the seeds of romance with a garden-fresh springtime dinner. Celebrate nature's awakening in this springtime cooking class. Craft a harmonious meal featuring herb-infused chicken, nutty farro studded with tender snap peas and sweet roasted carrots elevated by preserved lemons and feta. Crown your creation with an...
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Homemade Chinese Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of creating satisfying Chinese comfort foods. Explore essential Chinese cooking techniques in this immersive cooking class. Discover the complexity of hot & sour soup, create flaky scallion pancakes and master the sweet-savory balance of honey sesame chicken. Perfect your wok skills with ginger beef and...
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Portuguese Flavor Foundations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Orchestrate a harmonious menu of Portuguese classics. Construct your Portuguese culinary skills from the ground up in this comprehensive cooking class. Marinate succulent piri piri chicken, form golden croquettes and assemble a refreshing fennel-orange salad. Perfect the art of custard tarts with a caramelized finish....
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French Bistro Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the art of French bistro cooking for a hands-on evening. Immerse yourself in the captivating flavors of a Parisian bistro with this spring cooking class. Alongside a top-rated chef, master the art of French cuisine, from grilled asparagus to a rich goat cheese soufflГ©. The evening crescendos with the...
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