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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Rustic French Countryside Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover traditional French cooking in this approachable cooking class in Costa Mesa. This cooking class in Costa Mesa covers everything you need to pull off a French dinner. Chef Jessica or a resident chef walks you through chicken chasseur, a sharp shallot vinaigrette for haricots verts, pommes aligot and tarte...
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Charming French Bistro Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn the essentials of a classic French bistro meal in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. Roast chicken with jus is the kind of French staple worth learning properly, and this cooking class in Newport Beach walks you through it step by step. Chef Angel or a resident chef will guide you through preparing...
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Perfectly Prepared Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook like a Spaniard and craft a delicious paella meal. Learn to cookk like a Spanish local with a paella cooking class! You’ll learn how to make this iconic dish from scratch with the help of a top-rated chef, who will also show you how to make sofrito alongside your paella. You'll learn the essential...
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Rustic French Supper
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring French bistro charm to the table in this inviting cooking class in Newport Beach. This cooking class in Newport Beach is a good excuse to finally nail a proper French meal. Chef Angel or a resident chef guides you through searing chicken breast with sauce fines herbes, herbed rice pilaf and a spinach salad with...
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Bake Simple Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice easy baking techniques in this approachable cooking class in Costa Mesa. If your cookies spread too much or your banana bread never feels quite right, this cooking class in Costa Mesa is a helpful place to start. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will walk you through salted chocolate chip cookies, chocolate...
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Gourmet Indulgent Bites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create a fun date night menu in this approachable cooking class in Newport Beach. This cooking class in Newport Beach proves that the best date night meals come in small bites. With Chef Angel or a resident chef, you'll prepare golden crab cakes, a creamy mustard-chive sauce, fennel and pear salad, crostini layered...
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Explore Classic French Bistro Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the essentials of a classic French bistro meal in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Roast chicken with jus is the kind of French staple worth learning properly, and this cooking class in Costa Mesa walks you through it step by step. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through preparing golden...
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Charming French Bistro Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy classic French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. This cooking class in Costa Mesa gives you the skills to pull off a proper French dinner from start to finish. Chef Jessica or a resident chef guides you through searing chicken breast, making a fresh sauce fines herbes, preparing rice pilaf...
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Opera Cake Baking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whisk and bake popular sweet French delights in an elegant setting class Create delicious sweet delights with the bake and take opera cake cooking class. An experienced chef instructor will show you the delicious world of French desserts and classics everyone knows and likes. Practice how to perfectly bake the layers...
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Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice simple techniques for elegant bites in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. This cooking class in Costa Mesa turns date night into a hands-on small-plates experience. Chef Jessica or a resident chef walks you through crab cakes with mustard-chive sauce, a crisp fennel and pear salad, ricotta crostini with...
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Thai Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make a Thai meal from start to finish in this approachable cooking class in Newport Beach. This cooking class in Newport Beach brings Thai restaurant favorites into your own hands. With Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make pad Thai, simmer massaman curry, steam jasmine rice, toss cucumber salad with...
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Sushi Rolling Art - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore the world of sushi with your partner and create delicious rolls to share. Treat your special someone to a fun, interactive sushi cooking class. Together, you’ll learn how to create shrimp tempura rolls, spicy tuna rolls and avocado and vegetable hand rolls from scratch. You’ll also make perfect...
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Mission Viejo
Let world-class chefs enhance your culinary skills with interactive cooking classes in Mission Viejo — an exciting culinary experience in the heart of this vast, sprawling city.
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Cooking classes in San Clemente feature every ingredient this seaside paradise is known for, not to mention other world cuisines that delight the taste buds. Book now, and let world-class chefs expand your palate and kitchen skills.
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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.
