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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Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Impress your dinner guests with fundamental Chinese culinary techniques In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn how to create authentic Chinese cuisine from an expert chef. From special cutting techniques to pickling vegetables, this hands-on class will teach you everything you need to create a delicious Chinese...
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Chef Carole
Santa Monica
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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
Santa Monica
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Elegant French Fare
$129
Cooking Class
$129
From gooey Camembert to ratatouille to poached pears, this French meal is a treat. Learn how to prepare a fine French meal with Chef Rebecca in this interactive cooking class. You'll make classic French dishes and learn a few key French cooking techniques as you prepare the meal together.
First, bake Camembert...
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Chef Rebecca
Santa Monica
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Father's Day Favorite
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Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Create unforgettable Italian fare in this immersive cooking experience Bring the romance of Rome to your table in this Italian cooking class led by an expert chef. You'll learn the importance of using the finest ingredients to create traditional flavors and learn to differentiate between different olive oils for the...
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Chef Carole
Santa Monica
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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
Santa Monica
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Father's Day Favorite
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Craft Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a classic grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Cook a bold grilled menu in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Prepare corn fritters topped with smoked salmon and herbed aioli, grill skirt steak with charred scallion gremolata and cook corn...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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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
Santa Monica
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Authentic Dishes From Philippines
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to cook like a true local from the Philippines under step-by-step guidance. Explore rich, comforting Filipino flavors in this exciting cooking class and discover the joy of Filipino cuisine. A highly skilled chef will guide you through step-by-step techniques to craft three beloved dishes that may just rival...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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A Taste of Italian Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
This suite of supreme dishes bring refreshing European flavor to your dining line-up. Few cuisines entice the senses quite as completely as Italian does and this interactive cooking class presents a workshop for learning how to create your own incredible fare. Chef Hannah leads you through a menu that's easy to...
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Chef Hannah
Santa Monica
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Exploring Sweet and Savory Flavors
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Impress your friends and learn how to create an array of tempting treats This cooking class will appeal to foodies who enjoy both sweet and savory flavors. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll explore the finest ingredients, learning how to prepare them professionally to create an array of delectable dishes....
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Chef Carole
Santa Monica
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Kids Cooking Series
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5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Master Global Cooking Skills
$389
Cooking Class
$389
Give your child a five-day cooking series that makes trying new foods fun. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked potato...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cook a Homestyle Southern Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Southern cooking in this cooking class while building frying and baking skills. Prepare a full Southern-style meal in this fun cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Guided by Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll cook crispy buttermilk fried chicken, bake flaky biscuits with hot honey butter...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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