Fun Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
The best way to enjoy a beautiful Los Angeles day is with a full plate of food. Come learn to cook from professional chefs in fun cooking classes offered throughout Los Angeles. You'll love hanging out with fellow foodies, making memories and bonding over your culinary creations. All skill levels, dietary preferences and tastes are welcome in the kitchen. Book a fun cooking class today.
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Meatless Italian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make fresh, plant-based Italian with expert guidance. During this immersive cooking class, you'll confidently learn how to make meatless Italian classics. Chef Jasmin will be your host, guiding you in crafting a feast using fresh produce.
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Chef Jasmin
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
$125
Cooking Class
$125
SMALL CLASS
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
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Baking For the Winter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fresh treats to warm your winter are just a session away! The coldest season gets a whole lot warmer and sweeter with this cooking class on your winter to-do list. Learn professional techniques for making classic treats like sticky toffee pudding, sumptuous chocolate skillet cookie and rich banana bread marbled with...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Brunch Classics Reimagined
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Impress your loved ones with an unforgettable brunch made under the guidance of expert chef. Give everyone’s favorite mid-morning meal a makeover with a brunch cooking class led by imaginative expert Chef Marc V. With step-by-step instructions, the cooking class will be fun and easy to follow.
Following the...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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SMALL CLASS
Exploring Sweet and Savory Flavors
$119
Cooking Class
$119
SMALL CLASS
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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No-Frills French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The basics of gourmet cookery come to light in an eye-opening exploration of French classics. Discover a simpler way to consider French cuisine with a cooking class that makes authentic methods easy to understand. Your top-tier instructor is ready to demonstrate essential techniques you can build on as you make...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Discover Chinese Cooking
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Take a culinary adventure through the delights of China with a professional chef. Learn the skills to create an authentic Chinese feast at home with this cooking class led by Chef Marc V. With an expert by your side, Chinese recipes will become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
You’ll kick off the class by...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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Spectacular Chocolate Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Crispy shells and velvety centers make these whimsical pastries a winning If there's a representative from the patisserie world that makes treat lovers sit up and take notice, the chocolate macarons in this hands-on cooking class are a noteworthy candidate! Work with a gifted local baker while learning to make your...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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From the Winter Farmstand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Variety rules the menu in this creative winter session. Turn wholesome ingredients gleaned from field and garden into a magnificent meal with a cooking class celebrating the best of winter produce. With hearty dishes like mushroom ragu over creamy polenta, fennel salad dressed up with blood oranges and tangerine...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mediterranean Dish Delight - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn about the various flavors and combinations of the popular Mediterranean cuisine. Sign up for the Mediterranean Delight class to attend a unique culinary experience. Let the skilled chef instructor guide you through gourmand flavors and creative food combinations. Learn how to prepare delicious starters and...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Midwinter Banquet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
LIKELY TO SELL OUT
This satisfying range of comforting culinary creations will have you craving seconds. Fill the coldest season of all with some of the warmest creations around, courtesy of this winter-ready cooking class. Your skilled chef instructor demonstrats easy-to-learn methods for making chicken glazed with hot honey flavor,...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Fundamentally French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Soar to new levels of culinary expertise with an expert-led session in key French creations. If you're intrigued by the idea of adding homemade French cuisine to your dining life, this cooking class makes a savory introduction. Practice fundamental techniques to build on while preparing familiar favorites such as coq...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
How much do cooking classes in Los Angeles cost?
The cost of cooking classes depends on the chef, event, and group size. Starting prices are listed on each class page, but final pricing is determined by a tiered structure based on your group size, along with any applicable fees or optional add-ons included in your selected class. Generally, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
Experiencing a cooking class with your significant other, best friends, family or colleagues is a great way to have an amazing time you’ll never forget. Cooking classes are ideal for cooks of all abilities, from fundamental courses for beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced for experienced cooks looking to enhance their talents. With kids, teens and family fun sessions, cooks of practically any age can get in on the fun and develop skills they can build on. From celebrating birthdays and anniversaries to enjoying romantic date nights and energizing team building moments among coworkers, there are cooking lessons that cover every occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Expect to have an incredible time connecting with friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues. You'll find your culinary class to be a casual setting that inspires and encourages culinary creativity among you and your fellow students. Everything you need to create your chosen menu is provided, including all ingredients and tools required. Enjoy step-by-step instruction from a top shelf local cook with a talent for helping others reach their potential and discover the joy of food prep. You'll even have time to enjoy the dishes you've prepared with everyone in your class.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master fundamentals like knifing techniques and choosing the right tools for the kitchen task at hand, as well as more advanced techniques such as handmade pasta prep and expert-level sushi creation. Pick up time-honored methods from global cuisines and explore the principles of modern gastronomy. Every session helps sharpen your talents, whether you're acquiring skills for preparing Korean favorites like the menu at Baroo or honing your sensibilities for specialty seafood like Loreto offers.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Taking a cooking class provides a menu of invaluable benefits, from developing confidence in the kitchen to expanding your possibilities for delicious dining to forging bonds with fellow foodies. Explore the background of some of your favorite international dishes while working with a first-rate local chef servicing Echo Lake, Venice and beyond. With every class, you'll add new skills and knowledge to your repertoire. You’ll have an amazing time and walk away with great memories made alongside friends, family, or coworkers.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The top cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from farm-to-table specialties to international classics. Courses in Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific let you bring some of the best global dishes to your table, while specialty sessions in desserts, bread making, sushi making, pasta making, and BBQ help you hone in on specific techniques. You'll also find the best cooking classes for creating full holiday meals, conjuring steakhouse menus and preparing your favorite sushi creations.
Where do the classes take place?
Los Angeles cooking classes take place in a variety of locales, including the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. Many choose to have the chef bring all of the ingredients and equipment necessary to conduct the class in your home kitchen or office space for an experience that personalizes the gourmet fun. From Italian culinary classes in Westwood to Vietnamese cooking courses in Los Feliz, you'll find a venue image and driving map on every listing to get you headed in the right direction.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Los Angeles
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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