Beginner Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Sometimes it seems like everybody else knows how to cook. They likely learned from a great chef along the way, whether it was a parent or a friend. Well, you can take your culinary education to the next level: learn from a professional chef. Some of the best chefs in America live in LA, and there are plenty of Los Angeles area cooking classes perfect for beginners. Sign up today and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
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Mastering French Pastries Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of laminating dough and craft turnovers, palmier cookies, and the perfect Kouign-Amann. Most French pastries start with a single dough. In this 3-hour cooking class, learn how to transform it into delicate, flaky layers. The laminating process will be covered, followed by creative tasks such as filling...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Cozy French Flavours
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make cassoulet, browned butter green beans, and hazelnut chocolate dessert in this class. Dive into French comfort cuisine in this cooking class, where classic techniques meet seasonal ingredients. You’ll create a hearty, slow-cooked cassoulet, perfect your browning butter skills for a nutty green bean...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Explore Indian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes, from crispy pakoras to spicy grilled chicken and chapati. Discover the rich flavors, textures, and vibrant colors of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. The chef instructor will guide you in creating crispy pakoras, flavorful curry, and essential chapati flatbread....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Seasonal Macaron Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master autumn flavors with pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, plus pumpkin-brandy buttercream, in our class. Indulge in the sweetness of fall with our 3-hour macaron cooking class, featuring autumnal flavors. The chef instructor will guide you through creating two delightful types, pecan pie, and gingersnap macarons...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Autumn Baking Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master seasonal treats like pumpkin donuts and cranberry-apple tartlets in this hands-on baking class. Immerse yourself in fall flavors with this cooking class. Discover how to make buttermilk-glazed pumpkin donuts, cranberry-apple tartlets, and more using seasonal ingredients. The chef instructor will guide you...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Ultimate Thanksgiving Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential Thanksgiving techniques and recipes, from roasting to dessert, and impress your holiday guests. Get ready for the ultimate Thanksgiving feast in this essential cooking class! Learn crucial techniques to enhance your holiday menu with confidence. Master herb brining and roasting on chicken—skills...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Bold Portuguese Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Portuguese flavors with piri piri chicken, crispy croquettes, and caramelized custard tarts in class Explore the vibrant flavors of Portuguese cuisine in this cooking class. You’ll dive into dishes like piri piri chicken, featuring a spicy chili marinade, and learn to blister Brussels sprouts and make...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Craft Dumplings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make perfect dim sum and impress with homemade dumplings. Experience the charm of dim sum in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn why it translates to “touch the heart” as friends come together to enjoy bite-size delights. Master the art of dumpling-making, from folding and pleating to...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Classic French Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master French techniques for vinaigrette, searing meat, French fries, and a decadent chocolate dessert Experience a feast of classic favorites in this cooking class, where French techniques take center stage. The instructor will guide you through crafting homemade vinaigrette, perfectly searing meat, and making an...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Cuisine Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master from-scratch French favorites, including beef bourguignon, tangy-sweet salad, and chocolate crêpes with chantilly cream. Impress family and friends with a menu of from-scratch French favorites in this cooking class—they'll never guess how simple it can be! Learn to braise beef for a hearty beef bourguignon...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Classic American Autumn Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create autumn classics with smoked honey chicken, buttermilk biscuits, and apple crisp using Breville appliances. Experience American classics and autumnal flavors in this hands-on cooking class featuring innovative Breville appliances. Use the smoking gun by Breville to create a smoked hot honey for glazing chicken....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Homemade Pasta Secrets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of homemade pasta and create Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. Dive into the art of homemade pasta with hands-on guidance in this cooking class. You'll learn to craft silky pasta dough and create delightful dishes such as pappardelle paired with a savory Tuscan sausage ragù and farfalle tossed in a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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