Fun Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
The best way to enjoy a beautiful Los Angeles day is with a full plate of food. Come learn to cook from professional chefs in fun cooking classes offered throughout Los Angeles. You'll love hanging out with fellow foodies, making memories and bonding over your culinary creations. All skill levels, dietary preferences and tastes are welcome in the kitchen. Book a fun cooking class today.
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Pastries Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make pastry magic happen in the kitchen. This cooking class is your ticket to the delightful world of French pastries. You’ll kick things off with ham and Swiss gougères, those irresistible little cheese puffs that are perfect for snacking. Once you’ve got those down, you’ll dive into making sweet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Fiesta Night
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare your favorite Mexican dishes with Chef Daniel. Demystify the process of creating classic Mexican cuisine in a fun cooking class environment with Chef Daniel. The best part is being able to take your new cooking skills home with you to make these recipes again and again.
You'll prepare three...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel A.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Holiday
Mood Boosting Fare
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover a menu of healthy, mood-boosting meals that are easy to make and easily adaptable. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to prepare a colorful three-course menu featuring healthy and homemade dishes that are incredibly versatile and can be adapted to fit a wide range of dietary preferences...
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Verified Chef
Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
French Food Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Make a 4-course meal for a king with help and guidance from Chef Rick. This hands-on cooking class will teach you the basics of French flavors and ingredients through classic dishes and techniques.
For your soup course, you’ll learn how to cook a traditional French onion soup au gratin. Next, you’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Plant-Based Dinner Party
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring your next gathering to the next level with veggie-centric recipes. Perfect for vegetarians, this cooking class is designed for all levels of home chefs. You'll join an esteemed chef for culinary sessions dedicated to sourcing, prepping and preparing delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes.
Start by creating...
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Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF’S PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
SMALL CLASS
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta Making Class
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make pasta completely from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! If you love pasta and want to learn how to make it the best way, this class taught by Chef Francesca will be perfect for you! You'll practice hand rolling pasta in three different shapes, and learn the secrets for drying and cooking pasta...
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Verified Chef
Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Salads for a Vegan Picnic Party
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Transform popular outdoor-friendly salads into plant-based favorites that everyone will love. In this cooking class, Chef Jackie will demonstrate the vegan takes on four salads to elevate picnics or other social outings. The best bit - the plant-based versions are even more lavish than their originals!
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Explore Vietnamese Flavors
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Treat your team to unique flavors with this Vietnamese-inspired spread. Build your teamwork skills as you craft Vietnamese-inspired recipes in this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Rebecca. Work side-by-side as you learn how to expertly slice and dice ingredients, cook meat and more.
First, you'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Team Building Activity
Gourmet Charcuterie Challenge
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Elevate your teams' culinary skills with an interactive charcuterie class. This team building activity invites guests on a delectable journey, learning the art of the perfect charcuterie board. Through interactive demonstrations and a lively team challenge led by Chef David, participants will discover the secrets of...
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Verified Chef
Chef David S.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Dumplings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make perfect dim sum and impress with homemade dumplings. Experience the charm of dim sum in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn why it translates to “touch the heart” as friends come together to enjoy bite-size delights. Master the art of dumpling-making, from folding and pleating to...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Taste of Italy
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef Daniel and learn how to make your own fresh pasta and sauces. in this cooking class, not only will you learn the basics of the kitchen but you’ll also whip up a delicious pasta dinner from scratch. Chef Daniel has been working as a professional chef for almost a decade and is ready to pass his...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel A.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
Who are cooking classes in Los Angeles suitable for?
Anyone with a taste for culinary creativity can get in on the thrill of taking cooking classes in Los Angeles. These sessions are custom-built for budding cooks and beginners who are ready to get their adventure underway. Whether you’ve never cooked a meal or you prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, there’s a place for you behind the counter. If you’re eager to introduce your children to the art of cuisine, you’ll find family-friendly cooking classes that invite younger chefs into the kitchen to learn the basics alongside the grown-ups. When it comes to learning how to go gourmet, culinary classes in Los Angeles can help everyone get started.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Los Angeles?
Every two- to three-hour cooking class in Los Angeles is designed to provide fun in an easy-going and informative format. You’ll have expert instruction from an esteemed local chef with experience in teaching cooks of all abilities how to elevate their skills. Depending on the menu, you may whip up a multi-course meal or create a selection of specialty dishes, all while practicing necessary techniques and honing your gourmet sensibilities. The classroom community includes fellow aspiring chefs who’ll provide encouragement and inspiration as you work. Once finished, you’ll get to savor the food you’ve created while sharing conversation and laughter with your new foodie friends.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Depending on which cooking classes in Los Angeles you choose, you’ll learn a different set of cooking techniques that may overlap with your existing abilities. You may also encounter entirely new practices that give you a chance to expand your talents in a new direction. Every session features opportunities to hone your knifing skills, refine your talent for spices and seasoning and uncover your instincts for food pairings and flavor combinations. With specialty sessions, you can focus on baking and dessert making styles from classic to contemporary, learn to prepare your own traditional pasta, explore the steakhouse traditions of Europe and much more.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Los Angeles?
The primary perks of getting in on cooking classes in Los Angeles are centered around food, naturally. From mastering a more elegant way of considering cuisine to uncovering international dishes that reinvent your dining line-up, you’ll gain new insight and skills for making delicious dishes that expand your existing menu. On a personal level, you’ll acquire a sense of accomplishment and renewed confidence in your ability to create food that nourishes and satisfies just about every appetite you may have. Add to that a sense of community and friendship with your fellow foodies and cooking classes in Los Angeles become a recipe for layer after layer of sweet success.
What types of cooking classes in Los Angeles can I choose from?
Cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from California specialties to delights from halfway around the world. Zero in on your favorite cuisines, selections like Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific, or recreate the local dishes you love. You can also focus on specialty sessions that broaden your baking horizons, expand your grilling skills and redefine your expectations for elegant desserts. And for the momentous occasions in life, you can sign up for holiday courses, date night experiences and team building workshops where food is the focus. With so many enticing culinary lessons in Los Angeles available, you’ll find sessions that let you bring whatever you’re craving to the table.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Los Angeles
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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