Cooking Classes in Newport Beach

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Whether you’re in town for the surf or spending time exploring its historical landmarks, cooking classes in Newport Beach offer a new but equally enticing way of immersing yourself in the city. Sure, the diverse culinary scenes of Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar and Fashion Island are sure to keep your tastebuds tickled, but if you’re ready to learn to prepare restaurant-quality cuisine of your own, there’s nothing like cooking courses in Newport Beach. Learn to cook New American fare, savor Spanish specialties or prepare a Tuscan meal for two. Whichever class you pick, you’ll be guided by a renowned and friendly chef, learning new skills that’ll set you up for a life of culinary creativity. Ready to get started? Then book your cooking class in Newport Beach today!
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Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun 6 slide
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Authentic Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Invite the whole family into the kitchen for a pizza party from scratch. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in Costa Mesa focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To finish, you'll mix a...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night 6 slide
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Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night

$109
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$109
Learn how to prepare an authentic Tuscan menu. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class is the perfect way to discover new recipes and boost your culinary skills. Work together to make savory Tuscan grilled chicken with zesty lemon and rosemary. Next, prepare homemade potato gnocchi with fresh basil pesto and toss...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Jul 16th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Summer Tarts 6 slide
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Authentic Summer Tarts

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Embrace the art of French pastry with three beautiful summer tarts made from scratch. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 10:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Patisserie Perfection 6 slide
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Patisserie Perfection

$109
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$109
Jump into the world of delicious French pastries during this engaging cooking experience. This hands-on cooking class proves that there's nothing as delicious as a homemade French pastry. Follow along as a gourmet baker instructor helps you craft a showstopping batch of authentic French pastries, culminating in a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 9:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun 6 slide
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Colorful Cupcake Creation: Family Fun

$79
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$79
Invite the whole family to explore their love of sweet treats. This fun and engaging cooking class is designed for families to fall in love with the art of baking. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share tips for mixing batter, measuring ingredients, filling liners and decorating a batch of festive cupcakes. Learn...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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Satisfying Pizza Party Favorites - Family Fun

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn dough into dinner with this hands-on family pizza party cooking class. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Newport Beach makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build a summer garden...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes 6 slide
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Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. Master culinary techniques and flavor combinations native to China with this immersive cooking experience. Guided by an expert chef, you will learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from scratch. Begin by searing chicken and vegetables in a homemade...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Mon, Jul 20th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Elegant Summer Tarts 6 slide
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Bake Elegant Summer Tarts

$119
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$119
Fold ricotta and pesto into a rustic freeform tart in this summer pastry class. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 10:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Extravaganza 6 slide
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Chocolate Extravaganza

$99
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$99
Master chocoholic delights, tempering mousse, and more. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate — indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this bake-centric cooking class. From brownies and mousse to gelato, you’ll use different flavor combinations with each recipe to create three unique,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 10:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun 6 slide
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Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun

$89
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$89
Spend time with family in fun and engaging culinary sessions. Bring a spark to the next holiday gathering by joining this cooking class. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll work alongside the kids while learning how to measure ingredients, mix batter and bake and frost a batch of firework-inspired cupcakes. Top them with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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Savor the Streets of the French Quarter

$99
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$99
Enjoy festive techniques passed down from French Quarter kitchens. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Guided by Chef Jessica, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
56 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Tue, Jul 28th at 7:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Chocolate Lover's Paradise 6 slide
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Chocolate Lover's Paradise

$109
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$109
This cooking class teaches you how to make delicious chocolate treats from scratch. Indulge in the magic of homemade chocolate during this engaging cooking class. An experienced chef instructor will bring your chocolate dreams to life, teaching you how to make a decadent array of chocolate treats from scratch. No...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
50 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 10:00AM
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NEWPORT BEACH

How much do cooking classes in Newport Beach cost?

Costs for culinary classes vary based on the session, the chef and the size of your group. You can consult the listings on this page to see a base cost as well as any fees that might be included. A tiering structure will be applied based on headcount to determine the total cost of your session. Depending on your choice of lesson, you can expect overall prices ranging from $59 to $100 per person and higher.

Who are these cooking classes suitable for?

There are cooking classes suitable for anyone with a taste for culinary creativity, everyone from curious first-time cooks to seasoned long-timer chefs. Specialty sessions for kids, teens and families ensure that cooks of all ages can have an introduction to the gourmet arts. You'll also find team building cooking lessons that help colleagues collaborate in a whole new way. And when it's time for romance, singles, date night and couples courses are available to help you turn up the heat. From making birthdays more memorable to celebrating life's most delicious moments, there are cooking classes that cover it all.

What should I expect during a typical class?

Step into the kitchen for a fun-filled lesson in an easy-going atmosphere that encourages delicious success for everyone. All cooking courses are led by five-star cjefs eager to demonstrate techniques and share tips you can use once you're back in your home kitchen. You'll have access to all the ingredients, tools and supplies required to complete your chosen menu while sharing space with fellow cooks looking to expand their gourmet skills just like you. The no-pressure atmosphere makes it easy to hone your skills and may even offer a chance to dig into what you've created after instruction is finished.

What cooking techniques and skills will I master?

Try your hand at making masterful macarons, take your taste buds on a journey to the bistros of Paris or recreating rustic Tuscan fare using time-honored regional methods. Or keep things closer to home and learn how to get every bit of goodness out of your grill or your cast iron cookware. There are even local cooking experiences that help you make the most of coastal California seafood to bring regional flavor up close. With sessions covering everything from the latest in cake decorating technique to classical sushi prep, you can slice the vast and varied world of culinary creativity one dish at a time.

What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?

The best cooking classes in Newport Beach offer an enriching opportunity to learnthe fundamentals or advance your existing abilities under the guidance of some of the best culinary creatives in town. Learn the background of your favorite dishes, pick up tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else and create magical moments that build your confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment. With your favorite friends and loved ones in the kitchen with you, you can share a sweet experience that brings you closer together. It's a prime opportunity to enjoy a community that celebrates gourmet goodness while adding new skills to your arsenal.

What types of cooking classes can I choose from?

Choose from top cooking classes that explore popular global cuisines like Mediterranean and Thai. For domestic dishes, discover how the experts create authentic California fare, master Southern comfort cooking specialties or explore the East Coast's most sumptuous creations. You can learn the inner workings of a classic surf-and-turf dinner or bring the best of bistro dining into your home cooking line-up, similar to an experience at Marche Moderne or Pelican Grill. Expand your personal cooking book by learning to create traditional sushi dishes from a local master or give your cookie decorating game a sugary makeover with specialty sessions that focus on timeless techniques.

Where do the classes take place?

You'll find bistro sessions in Balboa, Chinese courses in Corona del Mar, baking lessons in Big Canyon and so much more. With cooking classes near you cropping up in every corner of town, you're always just a short drive away from the savory action. Most classes take place in either your place, your chef's place or a separate venue that supports culinary instruction. Certain sessions like team building experiences involve the instructor traveling to your office, workspace or pre-chose location. For these courses, the instructor brings all materials and ingredients needed to create the menu listed.
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