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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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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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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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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Desserts: Nuts and Sugar Free!
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Desserts that are decadent and nutritious? Sign us up. Learn the secrets to making healthy raw desserts with Chef Ron, an expert vegan chef who will guide you through the process of preparing these right. Watch as he demonstrates how to make raspberry or strawberry tart, raw oat cookies (nut free), chocolate truffles...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Raw Indian Cuisine
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Learn how to do a vegan spin on delicious, exotic cuisine. Mastering how to make raw dishes is not an easy task. Not to worry—in the hands of vegan expert Chef Rom, you’ll be guided in an enlightening demonstration on how to whip up signature Indian dishes from raw staples. Learn how to prepare pakora, chutney,...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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SMALL CLASS
Gelato Making Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
SMALL CLASS
Make your own gelato from scratch! Just what is the difference between ice cream and gelato, anyway? Learn this and much more from Chef Simone, who will start by giving you some background on the history of the sweet treat, then show you how to make the Italian favorite yourself. You’ll get to make either strawberry...
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Chef Simone
Santa Monica
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Team Building Activity
Design Your Own Dinner
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Create your own upscale, three-course menu together. Begin by collaborating with co-workers to decide on the ideal options for you, then get ready for an ideal team bonding experience. With the guidance of Chef Shawn, you and your colleagues will be in for an evening of preparing incredible dishes of your choice,...
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Chef Shawn
Malibu (Eastern Malibu)
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Team Building Activity
Rotating Menu: Short Ribs or Seabass
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Which delicious dishes will your team prepare together? Before you and your colleagues dig into this engaging team building activity, your team will have to first take a poll as to what the meal you create together will look like. Whether you all choose to make scallops or risotto, sea bass or wagyu short ribs, or do...
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Chef Shawn
Malibu (Eastern Malibu)
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SMALL CLASS
Donburi Rice bowls
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Fast, healthy rice bowls at home. Let Chef Yoko teach you a super delicious and easy way to make Japanese food on the go. Donburi is a delicious bowl of rice, veggies and protein that takes less than a half hour to make, and is considered fast food in Japan. You’ll make a big batch of vegetable soup that’ll serve...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Party Dishes
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Comfort food, Japanese-style. Let Chef Yoko lead the way in teaching you what goes into sushi and salad, and how to use fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to make Japanese-style dishes. (Picture this: instead of pie, you’ll be gnoshing on tiny mochi balls — delicious!) Time to reimagine comfort food with these...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SMALL CLASS
The Best Hot Pot
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Mmm, hot pots. There’s nothing more delicious and versatile than the classic hot pot, a meal that’s easy-to-prepare, healthy, and includes your favorite meats and veggies. Chef Yoko will guide you in making this signature dish, then show you how to make a second dish once you’re done with the leftover delicious...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Seafood Market Tour
$120
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$120
SMALL CLASS
Watch how a Japanese chef navigates the fish market, then learn how to work the best, freshest catches into enticing dishes. Chef Yoko knows the ins and outs of the L.A. fish market like only a Japanese chef would. Let her guide you through the stalls to learn which fish are in season, each fish dealer’s favorites,...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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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.
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.