Beginner Cooking Classes in San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley’s professional chefs love teaching beginner cooking classes! Everyone started somewhere, and these pro chefs are no different. They tie their aprons one string at a time. They’re happy working with newbies in the kitchen. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional chef! Book today for an incredibly flavorful and fruitful first time in the kitchen! Let these classes springboard your first dive into cooking.
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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
San Fernando Valley
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Father's Day Favorite
Culinary French Flair
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the artistic fun of French cuisine. Learn how to prepare a traditional French menu in this fun and interactive cooking class. Join a gourmet chef to discover tips and techniques you can recreate at home. Designed for all levels of home chefs, you'll learn how to prepare roasted cauliflower and creamy...
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Chef Mo
San Fernando Valley
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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
San Fernando Valley
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Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the exquisite flavors of a classic Lebanese mezze with a plant-based twist. During this engaging cooking class, Chef Jackie will guide you into the secrets of making authentic Eastern Mediterranean dishes. She’ll help you prepare a delicious 100% plant-based Lebanese menu.
You’ll start by...
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Chef Jackie
San Fernando Valley
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Sophisticated Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Boost your sushi expertise with fun and engaging culinary sessions. Explore signature sushi recipes in this cooking class designed to bring your culinary skills to the next level. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare your favorite restaurant-style sushi selections.
Start by slicing raw fish and...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
San Fernando Valley
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Fine Brunching With Ease
$255
Cooking Class
$255
Prepare an elegant brunch to be shared at home with loved ones. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create an effortless yet elegant brunch menu designed to be made ahead and enjoyed at home. Prepare a refreshing rose fruit salad, a creamy goat cheese frittata and a flavorful tofu scramble option for a...
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Chef Hannah
San Fernando Valley
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SMALL CLASS
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
San Fernando Valley
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Knife Skills
$79
Cooking Class
$79
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
San Fernando Valley
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Pop-up Class
Handmade Cavatelli and Cacio e Pepe
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft handmade cavatelli and a creamy cacio e pepe in this hands-on cooking class. Discover why fresh pasta tastes infinitely better when you make it yourself in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cici. Chef Cici will guide you through authentic Italian techniques that transform simple ingredients into...
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Chef Cici
San Fernando Valley
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Vietnamese Cuisine Unpacked
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring authentic Vietnamese flavors to your kitchen. If Vietnamese cuisine is your favorite comfort food, treat yourself to this hands-on cooking class, where a world-class chef will guide you as you unpack the complex flavor profiles of three iconic Vietnamese dishes. Each one bursting with bold flavors and fresh...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
San Fernando Valley
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Traditional Pizza From Dough to Oven
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore pizza making in this cooking class while building dough handling and baking skills. Make a variety of pizza styles in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to prepare perfect pizza dough, then use it to create carbonara-style pizza, a fennel, sausage and Kalamata olive calzone...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
San Fernando Valley
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Father's Day Favorite
Classic Italian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare your favorite Italian recipes. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this cooking class. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to make a variety of delicious Italian recipes you can recreate at home. Start with a refreshing tomato caprese prepared with fresh mozzarella. Your main entrée is...
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Chef Mo
San Fernando Valley
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