Holiday Cooking Classes in Orange County
Get ready to celebrate the season with holiday cooking classes in Orange County. During these hands-on cooking classes, you'll utilize the wisdom of talented local chefs while you learn how to prepare festive holiday feasts from scratch. These classes are designed to bring out the chef in everyone (no matter your skill level) and provide a unique opportunity to gather with friends and family during the holidays. Book a cooking class in Orange County today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Macarons Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create macarons from scratch. Join this fun cooking class to learn how to craft delectable French macarons. A professional chef will guide you step by step through baking techniques and recipes, ensuring you create fresh and delicious macarons. You'll prepare two classic flavors that will make travel...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Italian Inspiration
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Step into the shoes of an Italian chef, creating rustic crostini and perfect handmade pasta. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the freshest ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mert
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Authentic Thai Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create an anything-but-basic Thai meal with the guidance of a professional chef. Join Chef Krong for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn the basics of Thai cooking as you prepare a flavorful meal with fresh ingredients and authentic cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll stir together tom yung kung, a spicy...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Mastery of Modern New American Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook up a fresh perspective on New American cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Handcraft a handful of vibrant New American dishes in this engaging and interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. Learn smart cooking techniques as you create recipes with fresh, incredible ingredients.
To start, you'll top slices of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kevin
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Mediterranean Table
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover classic Mediterranean cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary cruise through the Mediterranean in this unique cooking class. Join Chef Patti in this engaging class that is sure to be exciting and delicious. Cook your way through a four-course meal starting with a crisp Greek wedge salad...
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Verified Chef
Chef Patti
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Wholesome Parisian Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Timeless tastes from the City of Light make this session a memorable affair. Lovers of chic Parisian fare will swoon for this interactive cooking class, where French flavor comes to life in savory fashion! With Chef Stacy H. leading the lesson, you'll discover gourmet methods for transforming wholesome ingredients...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Ravioli Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unleash your inner chef with festive ravioli recipes for joyful celebrations. In this festive cooking class you’ll learn to craft delicious holiday ravioli. Dive into the flavors of the season with butternut squash ravioli dressed in a vibrant arugula walnut pesto. Experience the joy of making herbed ricotta...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Holiday
Fine European Fusion
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore a unique fusion of European flavors from Germany to the Mediterranean. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Kevin teaches guests about iconic flavor profiles from Europe, while expertly blending traditional ingredients into robust fusion dishes.
Begin the class by preparing a savory grilled eggplant dish...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kevin
Serving the Orange County area
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Holiday
Pumpkin All Around
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Autumn's essential ingredient becomes a quartet of delicious dishes. Get ready for the finest fall creations celebrating pumpkin in a hands-on cooking class featuring seasonal specialties. Chef Stacy takes to the kitchen for a session that gives your cool weather kitchen a punchy pumpkin pop!
Discover the simple...
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Verified Chef
Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Ravioli Celebration for the Season
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create unforgettable ravioli dishes that embody the flavors of the holiday season. Celebrate the holidays in this cooking class, where ravioli takes center stage! Experience the joy of crafting butternut squash ravioli with a delectable arugula walnut pesto. Learn to make herbed ricotta ravioli, topped with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Classics Reimagined
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate global traditions and tastes with a festive, hands-on cooking experience. In this festive cooking class, experience flavors from around the world with a holiday twist. Begin with pepper-crusted prime rib topped with horseradish crГЁme fraГ®che for a savory, satisfying main. Enjoy crispy latkes, a nod to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Holiday
Craft Fresh Cavatelli Pasta
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Master the art of pasta making, from perfecting the dough to shaping traditional Italian noodles. Fresh handmade pasta is an absolute delight and in this class, you'll learn to master it like a professional. Chef Asher will show you all the tricks to perfecting the art of cavatelli pasta.
Start by mixing semolina...
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Chef Asher
Orange
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Cities We Serve In Orange County
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Cypress, CA
- Dana Point, CA
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- La Habra, CA
- La Palma, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Laguna Woods, CA
- Lake Forest, CA
- Los Alamitos, CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Orange, CA
- Placentia, CA
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Santa Ana, CA
- Seal Beach, CA
- Stanton, CA
- Tustin, CA
- Villa Park, CA
- Westminster, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Orange County
Who are cooking classes in Orange County suitable for?
You’ll find sessions for cooks of all abilities, from budding beginners trying their hand at the culinary arts to seasoned specialists looking to expand their repertoire. Gather your friends and turn a simple cooking lesson into an exciting evening out. Date night courses help couples cook up sweet romance, while family fun sessions bring joyful energy to kitchen tasks shared by the whole crew. Expand your kitchen skills, meet fellow foodies and learn to prepare delicious dishes — it’s all possible. No matter where your tastes lie, culinary classes in Orange County are the perfect forum for discovering the world of gourmet cooking.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Orange County?
You’ll have everything you need to succeed during your cooking courses in Orange County, from the ingredients and tools required to patient guidance from your skilled instructor. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly, in a space shared by fellow cooks from a variety of backgrounds. You’ll follow recipes step-by-step and watch demonstrations while getting hands-on practice. There’s plenty of time for asking questions to make sure you understand what you’re doing. And once you’ve finished your dishes, you’ll have time to enjoy what you’ve created and marvel at your own culinary abilities.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The cooking techniques you’ll master while taking culinary classes in Orange County cover everything from grilling steak and vegetables to baking and decorating professional-level cakes. Within every course, you’ll have lessons in knifing techniques, ingredient prep, seasonings and spices and more. Bakers can learn the secrets for crafting dough for prime pastries and beautiful bakes, and with family fun courses, younger cooks collaborate on exciting menus. No matter where you might be on your culinary journey, cooking experiences in Orange County allow you to explore masterful methods and top-shelf techniques in every session to take your talents to the next level.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Orange County?
With a cooking class in Orange County, you’ll learn from some of the finest culinary talent in the city. Featured chefs from a variety of backgrounds share their specialties and expertise with students via hands-on instruction that’s easy to follow and simple to master. You’ll be surrounded by other culinarians who are hungry to learn and create a sense of community. Prepare unique dishes with guidance from professionals who’ll help you succeed in the kitchen, no matter what you’re creating. You’ll gain new skills in a friendly, stress-free environment, gather recipes you can recreate at home and develop instincts for gourmet cuisine, all while crafting a menu you get to enjoy once you’ve finished.
What types of cooking classes in Orange County can I choose from?
There’s a tempting array of the best cooking classes in Orange County covering every culinary category imaginable, from global specialties to domestic favorites. Learn to assemble classic Parisian meals, bake and decorate your own stylish cakes and prepare timeless sushi selections in courses that make professional-level methods easy to master. Special occasion and holiday sessions help you celebrate the specialties of the season, and with technical courses, you can turn up the heat on your grilling abilities or sharpen your skills for chef-level knifing technique. For any appetite you may encounter, there are top cooking classes in Orange County that are sure to satisfy.
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.