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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Great for Groups of 10-25
Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Boost team spirit through collaborative Italian cuisine. Dive into a flavorful team building activity that brings colleagues together in an Italian-inspired kitchen. Teams will tackle various recipes, from appetizers to desserts, learning to work efficiently and support one another.
Starting with bruschetta, moving...
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Chef Francesca
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
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Great for Groups of 13-30
Explore Vietnamese Flavors
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Treat your team to unique flavors with this Vietnamese-inspired spread. Build your teamwork skills as you craft Vietnamese-inspired recipes in this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Rebecca. Work side-by-side as you learn how to expertly slice and dice ingredients, cook meat and more.
First, you'll...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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SMALL CLASS
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
North Hills
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SMALL CLASS
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
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Balanced Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a spring feast while building practical confidence. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day Favorite
Delightful Italian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add a touch of la dolce vita to your summer dinners with skills taught in this Italian feast. Discover how to create a summery Italian menu at this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Marc V. Your expert chef will keep things fun as they show you how to prepare a whole menu of Italian favorites.
You’ll begin...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Sherman Oaks
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Mother's Day Favorite
Wholesome Warmth of Nourishing Treats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft soul-warming snacks and sips with whole ingredients and cozy flair. In this seasonal cooking class, guests join esteemed Chef Hannah for a cozy and nourishing culinary experience. Discover how to create a full menu of festive treats made entirely without dairy, gluten or refined sugar with vegan options...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Make a Wholesome Ramen Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook restaurant-style ramen with clear, guided instruction. Cook a comforting bowl of ramen from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With guidance from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms and a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day Favorite
Crafting Cozy Café Bakes
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Warm, indulgent bites and drinks to craft and share. In this charming baking-focused cooking class, guests join top-rated Chef Hannah for a cozy café-inspired experience filled with rich, satisfying treats. Learn to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea before diving into classic recipes that warm the soul....
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Delicious Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to balance multiple dishes in a holiday cooking class. Celebrate spring with this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With guidance from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin and a shaved asparagus...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Traditional Pastry Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice hands-on baking focused on control and balance. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With guidance from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day Favorite
SMALL CLASS
Ricotta Everything
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join Chef Hannah on a culinary adventure exploring the versatility of ricotta cheese. Chef Hannah's expertise makes her ready and willing to provide a world class cooking class introduction to one of the most enchanting Italian cheeses you will ever encounter. Learn more about the versatility of this ingredient by...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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