Beginner Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Sometimes it seems like everybody else knows how to cook. They likely learned from a great chef along the way, whether it was a parent or a friend. Well, you can take your culinary education to the next level: learn from a professional chef. Some of the best chefs in America live in LA, and there are plenty of Los Angeles area cooking classes perfect for beginners. Sign up today and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
An Italian Date Night
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to prepare beautiful, decadent recipes worthy of the most romantic rendezvous. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the most fresh ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Chef Mert
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Five Mother Sauces
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Once you master the five mother sauces, you unlock the entire world of culinary sauces. During this unique cooking class, you'll learn all about the five mother sauces, from which most other sauces are created. You'll explore each of the sauces by preparing five potential dishes, whipping up a smoky Dijon-cheddar...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a full Moroccan meal from start to finish from scratch. Chef Yasmina invites you to her vibrant, welcoming home for this hands-on Moroccan cooking class. The saffron hues and open architecture enhance the incredible cooking journey you are about to embark on.
Smell the aromas of stewing meats and...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Ravioli Revelry
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to craft artisan raviolis and authentic Italian sauces by hand with Chef Luana. In this hands-on class, Chef Luana will teach you the art of ravioli making, an artisanal skill that is lost to most modern home cooks. Crafting ravioli from scratch is an impressive feat and Chef Luana teaches you everything you...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Gourmet Chilled Bites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the secrets to preparing chilled recipes, including appetizers, palate cleansers, salads and desserts. During this cooking class, Chef Greg will guide you through a culinary exploration of food best served chilled and show you that you don't need heat to bring the flavor.
You'll prepare citrus-packed...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Four Elevated Courses in One Pan
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn the tricks to preparing a full dinner menu with minimal time and one pan. Dive into the art of efficient cooking during this hands-on cooking class with Chef Greg. In under fifteen minutes, you'll use the same single pan to cook up a gourmet four-course dinner menu.
Begin by brewing a seafood chowder with...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Culinary French Flair
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the artistic fun of French cuisine. Learn how to prepare a traditional French menu in this fun and interactive cooking class. Join a gourmet chef to discover tips and techniques you can recreate at home. Designed for all levels of home chefs, you'll learn how to prepare roasted cauliflower and creamy...
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
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SMALL CLASS
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
SMALL CLASS
Impress your dinner guests with fundamental Chinese culinary techniques In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn how to create authentic Chinese cuisine from an expert chef. From special cutting techniques to pickling vegetables, this hands-on class will teach you everything you need to create a delicious Chinese...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Create Your Own Italian Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
It's time to delight in the culinary world of Italian cooking. Embark on a journey to Italy with an immersive Italian cooking class taught by the talented and professional Chef Shakeis.
Begin your evening learning to create stuffed arancini fried to perfection and served with spicy marinara and fresh, homemade...
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Chef Shakeis
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Handmade Italian Pizza
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft authentic Italian pizza in this immersive cooking class. Discover the art of Italian pizza-making in this hands-on cooking class. Learn artisan pizza-making tips from five-star Chef Patti, such as kneading dough and making fresh homemade pesto. Start with appetizers of fresh Italian chopped salad and crispy,...
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Chef Patti
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Classic Mediterranean Cooking
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Join Chef Rick as he guides you through a mouthwatering Mediterranean menu. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll create a 4-course Mediterranean meal with help and expert advice from a top-rated chef.
You’ll begin your lesson by learning how to make baked feta with olives, tomatoes, and toasted...
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Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Simply Elegant Italian
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Showcase the essence of authentic Italian cooking with this gourmet, chef-driven menu This interactive cooking class highlights the hallmarks of Italian cuisine: quality, simplicity and tradition. Each dish incorporates high-quality, regional ingredients prepared simply using time-honored techniques.
Begin with a...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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