Cooking Classes in Orange County

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Initially launched in 2014, Cozymeal now facilitates cooking classes in Orange County and more than 400 other cities around the world. To-date, it’s connected millions of foodies with world-class chefs, and as culinary classes in Orange County prove, it’s possible to learn to cook just about anything when you book through Cozymeal. Classes are available across the area, from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach to Huntington, with themes tackling everything from the flavors of Mexico and French bistro cooking to authentic Japanese sushi. With an easy booking process that provides access to world-leading chefs, plus a host of customizable experiences to suit all palates and dietary requirements, Cozymeal receives recognition from outlets like USA Today and Good Housekeeping. And as if to drive the point home, more than 30,000 guests to-date have rated the platform five stars. Eager to see what all the fuss is about? Then sign up for cooking lessons in Orange County and experience it for yourself.
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Steakhouse From Italy - Date Night

$103.99
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$103.99
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Experience a culinary Italian evening made for two. Celebrate love in this hands-on Italian steakhouse cooking class in Costa Mesa. With expert guidance from Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare juicy grilled steaks topped with caramelized shallot sauce and learn the art of making...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner 6 slide
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Beef Wellington Celebration Dinner

$113.99
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$113.99
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Add refined flair to your holiday table with a Beef Wellington. Join Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs in Newport Beach for a holiday-inspired gourmet cooking class. You’ll master the iconic Beef Wellington, then elevate your sides with charred broccoli enhanced by Manchego, hazelnuts and honey....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 19th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves 6 slide
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Freshly Baked Artisan Loaves

$103.99
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$103.99
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Bake and enjoy artisan breads with ease. This cooking class focuses on the delightful art of artisan bread making. You will begin with Tuscan grape and rosemary focaccia, learning how to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. The experience continues with rustic Dutch oven French bread, where techniques for achieving...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Mon, Dec 7th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun 6 slide
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Festive Icing Extravaganza - Family Fun

$93.99
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$93.99
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Transform a family day into a unique icing party decorating delicious cookies. During this cooking class, get ready for a fun family experience as you learn simple techniques to decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies. An expert chef will teach you how to incorporate colors into royal icing, using the flooding method...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 20th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Japanese Dinner 6 slide
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Cozy Japanese Dinner

$103.99
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$103.99
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Explore Japanese comfort food favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Bring the flavors of a cozy Tokyo kitchen to your table in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken katsu curry, ginger-steamed jasmine rice and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Mon, Dec 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Holiday Pizza Baking - Family Fun

$93.99
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$93.99
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Bring the family together for a cheerful holiday pizza-making class in Newport Beach. Holiday baking meets pizza night in this family cooking class in Newport Beach. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to prepare pizza dough from scratch before shaping it into snowman white pizzas and a pesto pull-apart...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Tue, Dec 22nd at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai For Two - Date Night 6 slide
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Thai For Two - Date Night

$103.99
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$103.99
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Your evening out becomes a savory adventure with this romantic excursion through Asian-Pacific flavor. Take a trek through the beloved flavors of Thai cuisine in a hands-on cooking class for couples to enjoy together. You'll share the kitchen with a talented instructor while assembling a meal that balances essential...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Dec 11th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun 6 slide
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Seasonal Breakfast Treats - Family Fun

$83.99
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$83.99
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Celebrate the season with festive breakfast favorites in this family cooking class in Costa Mesa. Gather the family for a festive morning menu in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll shape individual cinnamon roll wreaths, bake a brown sugar apple Dutch baby and assemble jingle jars filled with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 13th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Master Soufflés From Scratch 6 slide
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Master Soufflés From Scratch

$123.99
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$123.99
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Explore soufflé in sweet and savory forms in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Master one of French cooking’s most iconic techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll prepare a savory goat cheese and herb soufflé served with salade verte and toasted baguette, followed by...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 19th at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington 6 slide
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A Holiday Feast With Beef Wellington

$103.99
Cooking Class
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$103.99
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Bring rich, comforting flavor to your celebrations with a Beef Wellington. Discover the art of a true holiday classic in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Under the guidance of Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington that’s crisp, golden...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 19th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night 6 slide
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Festive Cookie Icing Party - Date Night

$83.99
Cooking Class
All fees included
$83.99
All fees included
This cooking décor experience is perfect for families looking for a fun holiday activity. During this all-ages cooking class, you’ll learn simple techniques to decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies. You’ll get a hands-on experience incorporating colors into the royal icing and using the flooding...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 20th at 1:00PM & other times
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Sweet and Savory Pizza Night - Family Fun

$83.99
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$83.99
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Make playful holiday pizzas and sweet treats in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Turn pizza night into a festive family activity in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll make homemade pizza dough before transforming it into snowman white pizzas and a pesto pull-apart tree served with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Tue, Dec 22nd at 1:00PM & other times
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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

How much do cooking classes in Orange County cost?

Final costs for cooking classes will vary based on the chef and the menu you choose. Starting prices and fees are shown for each class on this page as a tiered structure based on the size of the group and the details of the particular course. Typically, the price per person will range between $9.994.99 and $19.993.99 per person.

Who are these cooking classes suitable for?

Cooking lessons are ideal for anyone who is looking to have a great time with friends, family, or colleagues. These experiences are great for those interested in learning how to prepare new dishes or their favorite dish, from beginning chefs just getting their feet wet to intermediate and experienced cooks diving further into their abilities. With family classes on the agenda, kids and teens can acquire skills to build on while learning to help out in the kitchen. And thanks to the joyous atmosphere and easy-to-follow instruction, these top cooking classes in Orange County are the perfect setting for birthday celebrations, anniversaries and date night outings, get-togethers with family and friends and more.

What should I expect during a typical class?

First and foremost, you can expect to have a good time with your favorite people and learn new skills. Everything you'll need to participate in these cooking courses is provided, from the ingredients and tools required to expert guidance from the chef who will be your instructor. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly, in a space shared by fellow cooks from a variety of backgrounds. Follow recipes step-by-step and watch demonstrations while getting hands-on experience. There’s plenty of time for asking questions to make sure you understand the process. And once you’ve finished your dishes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy what you’ve created.

What cooking techniques and skills will I master?

The cooking techniques you’ll master are just one reason why these are some of the best cooking classes for any foodie. In these classes, you’ll cover everything from grilling steak and vegetables to baking and decorating professional-level cakes. You’ll practice knifing techniques, learn to balance seasonings and spices and explore traditional practices used by cooks around the world. Popular techniques like pasta-making, bread-baking and pastry creation are featured regularly in the line-up as well. And with Asian, contemporary American and Latin cuisines on the menu, you'll discover delicious ways to recreate your favorite restaurant-level dishes found in eateries around the city, from pizza like they make at Fuoco to the sushi specialties featured at Hana Re.

What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?

Sharing laughs, creating unforgettable moments, and bonding with friends, family or colleagues are just some of the main benefits of these experiences. These cooking classes provide an opportunity to work with some of the finest chefs in the city. With their guidance, you'll gain a sense of confidence and curiosity in the kitchen while learning how to prepare amazing recipes you can recreate at home. You'll also meet fellow cooks who share your passion for great food, add new skills to your repertoire and explore the background of the great cultural cuisines of the world, whether you queue up a course in Corona Del Mar or sign up for a session in Anaheim Hills.

What types of cooking classes can I choose from?

You can tap into cooking classes covering everything from global specialties like Italian and Parisian fare to domestic favorites and New American creations. Specialty classes let you focus on techniques such as sushi making and pasta making. And with exciting representations of local favorites including seafood specialties and West Coast farm-to-table dishes, you can expand your repertoire to include an array of tastes and textures.

Where do the classes take place?

Culinary classes in Orange County take place in easy-to-reach locales around the area, with many occurring at a cooking school kitchen near you. You'll find cooking courses that can happen at the chef’s place, your place, or third-party premium venues chosen specifically for the occasion. In some classes, your instructor will come to your home kitchen or work space to conduct the lessons, bringing all the equipment and ingredients needed to create an amazing culinary journey in the comfort of your home. Consulting the venue image and map found on the class listing makes it easy to locate the cooking experiences that are right for you, whether you're located in the dining hub of Mission Viejo or the gourmet destination of Irvine.
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