Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Best cooking classes in Santa Monica for your next culinary journey
Learn to cook the variety that describes Santa Monica: hearty American favorites, Japanese delicacies, vegetarian fare and more. Esteemed local chefs offer intimate, personalized experiences that will wow you as much as the beaches. Book one of these hands-on Santa Monica cooking classes today!
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French Macarons: The Valentine's Day Edition with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make French macarons just in time for Valentine’s Day French macarons are delicious and beautiful. And Chef Clemence—who grew up in France and made her very first cake at age 11—will show you how to make these gorgeous desserts in shapes ranging from hearts to ovals.
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Tapas! with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create tasty Spanish tapas Tapas are beloved Spanish small plates. And Chef John, who is dedicated to traveling the world to learn more about cuisine, will show how to make tapas in your own home.
You’ll start with asparagus tip salad, continue with jamon Iberico before moving onto croquetas, gambas al...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Valentine's Chocolate Truffles with Chef Ruth
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft Valentine’s Day-ready chocolate truffles. If you love chocolate, this class is for you. Master Chocolatier Ruth, who has trained at some of the world’s best pastry schools, will give you the tools you need to make delicious truffles.
You’ll begin with filled caramel truffles, continue with...
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Caramel and Butterscotch Desserts with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Unlock the secrets to making decadent caramel and butterscotch There are few things we love more than melted sugar soaked with cream and butter. And Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has appreciated buttery desserts since she was a child—will show you how to make beloved caramel and butterscotch...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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French Country Cooking with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the skills to make hearty French country cuisine French country cooking is beloved and delicious. And Chef John—who dedicates his spare time to traveling and learning more about other country’s cuisine—will give you the tools to make these hearty dishes....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Gnocchi with Chef Stefano
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to make beloved Italian gnocchi with a master chef! Gnocchi is a beloved Italian dish because it’s so damn good. And Italy-native Chef Stefano, who has also two Michelin stars to this name, will give you the skills to whip up gnocchi that you’ll love....
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Chef Stefano or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Egg Cookery 101 with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to master making great classic egg dishes. Eggs are a miracle food. And Chef Jessica—who’s dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and cooking nutritious and tasty food—will show you the secrets to making really great eggs....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Tex Mex Dinner: Perfecting Posole with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn about how to make tasty Southwestern-influenced Tex Mex Nothing captures the wild essence of the Southwest like Tex Mex. And Chef John has traveled through the U.S. perfecting his cooking techniques so you can bring fresh Tex Mex right to your table.
Best of all? These dishes are tasty and easy to prepare....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Mastering 5 Sauces: from Bisque to Bechamel with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secrets of making great sauces ranging from bisque to bechamel. The secret to great cuisine is in the sauce. And Chef John has been obsessed with fresh food since he would skip school to make grilled cheese and tomato soup at home.
He’ll show you how to whip up great sauces to make tasty everyday...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Ghanaian Inspired 5-Course Meal
$119
Cooking Class
$119
If you’re looking to try a new and exotic dish, why not give guinea hen a try? Guinea hen is commonly eaten in Ghana and other parts of Africa and is lean, packs more flavor and protein and has half the fat of chicken. In short, it’s a miracle meat.
You’ll start by making sautéed baked...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Knife Skills 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef Gill! 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 slicer too....
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Knife Skills 101 with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef John! 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 slicer too....
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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