Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Professional chefs love teaching beginners! Everyone started somewhere, and these chefs are happiest teaching new chefs because they remember being there too. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with the help of a professional! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let a hands-on class springboard your first dive into cooking.
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Mother's Day Favorite
Simply Mediterranean
$160
Cooking Class
$160
Combine seasonal ingredients with basic techniques for an authentic Mediterranean cooking experience. With Chef David as your gastronomy guide, you will gain culinary confidence and find your new favorite dish with regional recipes like fattoush and gyros.
First, chop and mix crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Mother's Day Favorite
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HIGH DEMAND
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
Sherman Oaks
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SMALL CLASS
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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StarHost
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Conquering French Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Practice your gourmet technique with this trio of classic creations. For the cook who longs to explore authentic French methods, this hands-on cooking class is a session in delicious discovery. Let Chef Hannah introduce you to a collection of recipes that bring a stroke of cultural cuisine to your table.
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Sweet Spring Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake classic spring favorites in a hands-on cooking class. Bake your way through spring favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With guidance from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll make hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day Favorite
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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StarHost
Mother's Day Favorite
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
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Pop-up Class
Available Today
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
Los Angeles
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Modern Plant-Based Favorites
$130
Cooking Class
$130
Discover unique flavor combinations, making renowned global dishes with a plant-based take. During this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jackie will take you on a flavorful journey to discover exciting tastes from around the globe. You’ll bring to life dishes with Mexican, Mediterranean, Caribbean and French...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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StarHost
Mother's Day Favorite
Ravioli Revelry
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to craft artisan raviolis and authentic Italian sauces by hand with Chef Luana. In this hands-on class, Chef Luana will teach you the art of ravioli making, an artisanal skill that is lost to most modern home cooks. Crafting ravioli from scratch is an impressive feat and Chef Luana teaches you everything you...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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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
Marina del Rey
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SMALL CLASS
Classic Mexican Street Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come see how easy it is to recreate a Mexican feast in your own home! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca, you'll learn how to make a few Mexican street food dishes packed with exciting ingredients and authentic flavor.
You'll start by hand-frying your own crispy taco shells and then filling them with...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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