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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Gifts and Confections with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Make treats and sweets to give out as gifts! If you’re having trouble coming up with great gift ideas, why not try making some! Chances are, your friends and family will love homemade treats for birthdays, showers or any other occasion. First, we’ll make honey sesame toffee, followed by peppermint marshmallows,...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Knife Skills 101 with Chef Christianne
$95
Cooking Class
$95
SMALL CLASS
Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef Christianne! One of the most important tools in the kitchen? The knife. And during this class, you’ll learn how to properly use one. After you learn about the tool’s anatomy, you’ll discover how to use a boning knife, paring knife, chef’s knife and a slicer too. After...
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Chef Christianne or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Vegetarian Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Want to make your veggies a little more interesting? Look no further. Ditch the plain broiled broccoli and learn how to prep vegetables in delicious, interesting ways. In this class, Chef Kaumudi will guide you on the basics of Indian cuisine, untangling the mysteries of working with complex sets of spices while...
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Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Rustic Breads: Baguettes, Jam and Cheese with Chef Clemence
$225
Cooking Class
$225
Knead, stretch and bake your over own fresh baguettes! Few things go together better than baguettes, jam and cheese. And in this class, you’ll learn how make your very own fresh bread in this comprehensive class. You’ll discover the science of yeast, shaping, cheesemaking and jams. You’ll also make baguettes,...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Dinner in Thailand with Chef Roxana
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Make four different Thai dishes that are spiced just right If you love spicy Thai food, this class is for you. During class, you’ll learn how to make a four-course Thai food meal. You’ll start with crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Wings, and then move on to classic Vegetarian Pad Thai, followed by sweet and savry...
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Chef Roxana or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Quiche and Savory Tarts with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secrets to crafting crowd-pleasing quiches and tarts Bring the aroma of freshmade tarts into your home after you take this class. After a trip to the farmer’s market, you’ll return to class to whip up a savory caramelized tomato tart and a rich quiche lorraine. You’ll also learn how to make a pate...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Chicken 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make six tasty chicken dinners There’s a great reason why everything tastes like chicken. It’s because it’s so versatile. During this class, you’ll discover how to use the whole chicken to create four different dishes. You’ll strip the chicken of its skin and make juicy chicken breasts,...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Dessert Breads with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Unlock the secrets to making tasty breads. Get ready to cook with some butter! During this class, you’ll learn how to create breads that are sure to make your home smell great and taste good too. During class, you’ll bake a chocolate babka, a pear frangipane snowflake loaf and cranberry pumpkin bread. Each loaf...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Secrets of Mother Sauces with Chef Jessica
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Whip up dynamic sauces that will complement most meals. Want to take your cooking up a notch effortlessly? Then try learning how to make dynamite sauces. This class will cover creating marinades, garnishes, soup bases and delicious dips. These are relatively simple and an easy way to elevate your cooking. During...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Desserts for the Hanukkah Table with Chef Ruth
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make traditional Hannukkah desserts Fried foods and Hanukkah go together like peanut butter and chocolate. It’s a killer combination, and you can learn how to craft your own Hanukkah desserts. Discover how to make dark chocolate gelt cookies, rugelach, classic fritters, an orange-scented olive oil cake...
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to Cake Decorating with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of cake decorating Want to make cakes like the ones you see on TV? Well, first you’ve got to start with the basics, and this class will give you the foundations you need. You’ll be given easy to learn, step-by-step techniques so you can make your own gorgeously decorated cake. Bring your appetite....
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Fall Sides with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create warming fall dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients! Embrace the bounty of wall during this class. During this class, you will learn how to do easy prep and teach you cooking and plating techniques that you’re sure to treasure long after fall is over. You'll start with a salad made of farro, squash, shelled...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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