Cooking Classes in Newport Beach
Best Cooking Classes in Newport Beach for your next culinary journey
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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Balanced Seasonal Supper
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a well-balanced spring supper with confidence. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Newport Beach focused on light, crowd-pleasing dishes. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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The Pastries of Paris
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the enchantment of crafting some of most gourmet bakes in the patisserie. Parisian pastries become a home baking staple when you dive into this interactive cooking class. Work with an expert local baker as you explore traditional techniques for using wholesome ingredients to craft an array of classics from...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cook a Refined Southern French Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring French coastal flavors together on the plate. Learn to make a bright, coastal French menu in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare bouillabaisse with seafood in saffron broth and creamy garlic aioli, a shaved radish and arugula salad with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Wholesome Chicken Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook an impressive meal by focusing on execution and timing. Cook an impressive dinner without stress in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and capers....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Make a Wholesome East Coast Brunch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor a hands-on brunch class inspired by the East Coast. Bring brunch vibes to life in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll make New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Gourmet East Coast Brunch Table
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Share a fun brunch experience with East Coast flair today. Learn to pull off a restaurant-style brunch in this fun cooking class in Newport Beach. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Seasonal Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to approach spring cooking with confidence. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Classic Thai Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn a simple evening into a Thai cooking experience for two. Make date night feel fresh and fun with this Thai-inspired cooking class in Newport Beach designed for couples. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll cook pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and jasmine rice...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy date night in the kitchen with an Italian-inspired cooking class. Make it a fun night out with this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa built for couples who love Italian flavors. Led by Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula salad...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Simple Spring Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a garden-inspired spring meal while building everyday kitchen skills. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Newport Beach focused on light, flavorful spring dishes. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby...
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Cook a Flavorful American Meal - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create comforting classics that bring everyone together in the kitchen. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Costa Mesa. With help from Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook together and savor a Paris-style evening. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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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.
