Cooking Classes in San Fernando Valley
Best Cooking Classes in San Fernando Valley for your next culinary journey
If you can tear yourself away from the silver screen for a few hours, you’ll find another immersive and equally exciting pastime with one of the many cooking classes in San Fernando Valley. Whether you’re staying near Sushi Row, Sherman Oaks or the popular Encino neighborhood, you’ll find a plethora of cooking courses in San Fernando valley to tempt your tastebuds. Learn to make the most sophisticated sushi, prepare croissants worthy of the streets of Paris or master the perfect steakhouse sear. Whichever class takes your fancy, you’ll find yourself guided by a friendly local chef, learning their tricks of the trade and placing yourself firmly on the road to success as you look to level up your home-cooking. Interested? Then book your cooking class in San Fernando valley today.
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South American Kitchen Essentials
$165
Cooking Class
$165
Combine local produce with traditional recipes and techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Follow along on this culinary excursion through South America, utilizing traditional ingredients and mastering time-honored cooking methods. Chef David will demonstrate and explain how to prepare flavorful classic dishes like...
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Chef David S.
Serving the San Fernando Valley area
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Distinctive Tastes of Thailand
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thailand at this interactive cooking session led by Chef Marc V. or Resident Chef. Learn something new in a fun environment with this hands-on cooking class led by experienced Chef Marc V. With an professional by your side, you will be confident in crafting a Thai menu in no...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Sherman Oaks
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An Italian Date Night
$159
Cooking Class
$159
Learn how to prepare beautiful, decadent recipes worthy of the most romantic rendezvous. 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 most fresh ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Chef Mert
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Voyage of Asian Flavors
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Embark on a journey of discovery covering a trio of beloved global cuisines. Discover the essence of authentic Vietnamese, Korean and Thai dining with an in-person cooking class that brings adventurous cooking to your home kitchen. Chef Carole is your guide for a tour of these incredible cultures, each offering a...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Food That Empowers Your Mind
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Luana shows you how to use food to strengthen your mind and body. Discover how to boost your health and empower your mind, body and spirit with ingredients that support mental health and wellness. This menu of Italian favorites includes a healthy twist to four dishes that feature tryptophan, zinc, carotenoids, B...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Pastry Secrets From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft iconic French pastries with traditional techniques! Enjoy French pastry-making with this fun, hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets and techniques for making showstopping and authentic pastries. With expert guidance, you’ll create delicate fleur de sel caramels, crispy lemon-sugared palmiers and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Guilt-Free Indulgence
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Satisfy your cravings and support your health! In this exciting cooking class, esteemed culinary expert Chef Jackie will show you how easy and tasty nourishment can be. You'll learn how to craft wholesome comfort food.
Start with loaded nachos drizzled with homemade Mexican cashew queso sauce. Next, prepare a...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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Mood Boosting Fare
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover a menu of healthy, mood-boosting meals that are easy to make and easily adaptable. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to prepare a colorful three-course menu featuring healthy and homemade dishes that are incredibly versatile and can be adapted to fit a wide range of dietary preferences...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to cook a full Moroccan meal from start to finish from scratch. Chef Yasmina invites you to her vibrant, welcoming home for this hands-on Moroccan cooking class. The saffron hues and open architecture enhance the incredible cooking journey you are about to embark on.
Smell the aromas of stewing meats and...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Italian Steakhouse
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a lavish Italian feast worthy of a swanky steakhouse! In this class, Chef Francesca shares her Italian heritage and years of cooking experience to bring you an authentic Italian culinary adventure in which you'll learn an array of valuable culinary skills.
Your hands-on class begins with an iconic Italian...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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The Rich Tradition of Risotto
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Be transported to another world entirely as you learn risotto-making techniques from an Italian native. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Luana will teach you the art of authentic risotto preparation by providing an introduction to the methodology behind risotto. Once you understand proper procedure, you can make...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
How much do cooking classes in San Fernando Valley cost?
Your cost will vary depending on the session you culinary classes, the menu you create and the size of your group. A base price is displayed next to each class listing on this page, as well as any fees that might be part of the price. A tiering structure will be applied to determine final cost, based on headcount and other class specifics. In general, you can expect to pay anywhere from $59 to $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
You'll find cooking classes that are suitable for cooks of all skills and tastes, even aspiring chefs who've never given gourmet creativity a try before. Try a little romantic food prep in a couples or date night cooking lessons or get the whole family in on the excitement with sessions that invite everyone to the kitchen. You'll even find kids and teen courses that help your younger chefs develop their sense of culinary confidence. And when it's time to celebrate don't forget to book clicking classes for birthdays, reunions, anniversaries and any special occasion where food and fun are key ingredients.
What should I expect during a typical class?
All cooking courses include everything required to create a magnificent menu from start to finish, including tools, ingredients and top-notch instruction from the city's most talented chefs. The atmosphere is light and stress-free and the company includes other curious cooks from around town who share your enthusiasm for creating fantastic food. With patient guidance that's easy to understand and the opportunity to ask questions as you learn, you'll have a session that feels like it's been personalized for you.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Techniques used around the world are featured in cooking experiences that bring culinary specialties from Paris, Italy, the Mediterranean and India into focus. Practice your talent for pastries, become a sushi master of your home kitchen or discover the joy of baking breads from cultures far and wide. Thanks to courses that celebrate regional flavor you can even tap into sessions that explore modern classics from the California Dining scene. Each session includes lessons that focus on best practices for your kitchen tools and other specific skills you can apply to a variety of gourmet scenarios.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The best cooking classes in the Valley let you engage with some of the finest chefs in the area while working side-by-side with other curious creatives looking to sharpen their kitchen skills. Every step leads you further in your culinary journey by building your confidence and enhancing your instincts. When you invite your friends, family and colleagues into the kitchen with you, you have a delicious opportunity to create memorable experiences centered around incredible food. From building community to enhancing your home dining life, every aspect offers benefits worth savoring.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Lessons in international cuisine from Britain, China, India and beyond are popular options for the global gourmet, while menus featuring New American dishes and classic Southern favorites bring the best domestic creations into your dining life. You can explore the secrets behind your favorite restaurant fare in sessions exploring steakhouse stylings, bistro methods and trattoria traditions. You'll even find top cooking classes inspired by top restaurant fare like dishes served at Firefly and The Enchanted Manor. Expand your baking and decorating abilities, prepare charcuterie and sushi, prepare your own handmade pasta and more.
Where do the classes take place?
From the busy streets of Burbank to the lush lawns of Glendale, cooking classes near you take place in every region of the Valley. No matter which part of the city you're in, you'll find courses that take place either in your home, your instructor's home or a third-party venue chosen especially for the session. You can even find classes in which the chef travels to your workspace or offsite venue. For these sessions, all supplies and ingredients required for the class will be delivered by the chef to the chosen locale.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Fernando Valley
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.