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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Make Your Own Brioche From Scratch
$113.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$113.99
All fees included
Expand your baking repertoire by learning to make fresh brioche. At this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover the secrets to making fluffy brioche. Working with a pro chef, you’ll mix, proof and shape enriched dough into an assortment of creations. Transform it into chocolate brioche babka, cinnamon...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Handcrafted Autumn Macarons
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Handcraft delicious fall-inspired macarons. Craft fall-inspired macarons during an afternoon of cooking class fun. You'll learn all about these bite-sized French treats and how to turn them into your favorite fall snacks. A top-rated chef will teach you how to make pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, each filled with a...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Croissants and Sticky Buns From Scratch
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Develop essential pastry skills with croissant dough in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Croissant making becomes much more approachable once you understand lamination, and this cooking class in Newport Beach breaks down the process step by step. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to mix, roll and...
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Newport Beach
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A Spanish Affair
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Let your culinary imagination run wild with a session honoring the flavors of Spain. A world of intriguing tastes and textures is just around the corner, thanks to this cooking class celebrating Spain's most alluring dishes. Your esteemed instructor leads an excursion of flavor featuring authentic paella, earthy...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Italian American Favorites - Family Fun
$93.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$93.99
All fees included
Make fresh ravioli and Italian-American favorites in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Bring everyone into the kitchen for an Italian American feast in this family cooking class in Newport Beach. You’ll make fresh pasta dough and shape it into three-cheese ravioli served with marinara, roast broccoli with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Cook a Traditional Filipino Feast
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Discover beloved Filipino flavors and traditional dishes in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Explore some of the Philippines’ most comforting dishes in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll braise chicken adobo until deeply flavorful, prepare fragrant garlic fried rice and roll crisp pork...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Beef Wellington for Two - Date Night
$113.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$113.99
All fees included
Make impressive Beef Wellington together in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Take date night up a notch with an impressive menu in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. You’ll wrap tender beef in pastry for classic Beef Wellington, prepare horseradish crema and layer potatoes with celery root for a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Festive Cookie Box
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
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Bake an irresistible assortment of holiday cookies in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Go beyond traditional holiday cookies in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. With Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare fudgy dirty chai blondies, delicate pumpkin spice sandwich cookies and cranberry...
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Newport Beach
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Sushi Starter Workshop
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
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Get into the flow of making fresh sushi rolls from scratch. You'll be on your way to sushi mastery with this introductory cooking class at the top of your to-do list. Learn to season sushi rice, practice essential knife techniques and roll a spicy tuna roll, cucumber roll and veggie hand roll. Round out the menu with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Savory Mediterranean Cooking
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
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Explore vibrant Mediterranean flavors in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Cook across the Mediterranean in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. You’ll bake rosemary and olive oil flatbread, grill shrimp with chermoula and prepare Greek keftedes served with herbed yogurt sauce. Roasted cauliflower...
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Newport Beach
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Buttery Brioche Baking
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Explore the art of rich, buttery brioche in this hands-on baking class. Discover the art of brioche bread in this hands-on cooking class focused on indulgent yet approachable bakes. You’ll learn how to work with soft, enriched dough while creating a chocolate brioche babka with beautiful swirled layers. Craft...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$103.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$103.99
All fees included
Discover approachable techniques for creating delicious handmade sushi. In this sushi-centric cooking class, you'll make your own rolls while learning the fundamentals from an expert chef. Practice seasoning rice, preparing fresh ingredients and sharpening your knife and rolling skills as you craft a spicy tuna roll,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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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 $12.993.99 to $16.994.99 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.