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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"Takoyaki & Okonomiyaki": Osaka Street Foods
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
You’ll be craving these hot and savory Japanese snacks long after your first bite. Forget pretzels and peanuts—Japanese bar food is by far superior (and way more flavorful). Takoyaki is a bite-sized ball of deliciousness, featuring a soft center of chopped-up octopus and a crispy outside covered in Japanese mayo,...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Simple, Tasty, Healthy at Home Sushi
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Enjoy your favorite sushi rolls from the comfort of home. You don't have to be a sushi master to recreate some of your favorite rolls at home. With a pretty basic skill set, anyone can make their favorite variations on the Japanese staple. Let Chef Yoko teach you the fundamentals of sushi so that you can tweak it to...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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SMALL CLASS
Yakitori & Izakaya Dish
$90
Cooking Class
$90
SMALL CLASS
Japanese skewers, glazed and grilled to perfection. Japanese-style grilling is an art worth exploring. Learn how to make crispy, mouthwatering Yakitori—AKA Japanese skewers—with Chef Yoko, who will show you the process for preparing this deceptively simple dish. Using Jidori chicken and fresh vegetables, you’ll...
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Chef Yoko
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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Winter Recipe Ideas
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Have a raw and vegan winter with Chef Ron. In a demonstration format, Chef Ron will show you how to prepare tasty raw and vegan food. Each class begins with an overview of the benefits of raw food, followed by a presentation on how to create recipes using them.
In this class, Chef Ron will show you how to create...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Raw Pumpkin Recipes
$25
Cooking Class
$25
Pumpkin: raw, vegan and delicious. Learn to make tasty raw and vegan food with Chef Ron, who will illustrate how via an engaging demonstration format. At the beginning of each class, you’ll get an overview of the benefits of eating raw before he dives into how to prepare it like a pro.
In honor of the fall...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Ice Cream Social with Nosh
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Ice Cream lovers reunite! This class is for you. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef V will teach you and your guests how to make the perfect snacks for a party. Enjoy dates wrapped in bacon, avocado deviled eggs and a micro green salad. You will also be learning how to make ice cream! Choose from the following...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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Pasta Party
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Learn how to prepare a healthy and delicious meal with Chef V! In this cooking class, Chef V will show you how to prepare a delicious and healthy dinner! This class is hands-on and at the end, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal you've created together. You'll learn how to make 'zoodle' pasta (zucchini noodles) with...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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Create Your Own Sushi!
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Master the techniques behind fashioning a succulent variety of these exquisite creations. Few dishes have received such worldwide acclaim as sushi, from its traditional forms to regional specialties that have made their way into popular dining establishments around the world. Introduce yourself to this storied...
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Chef Taka
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Dessert Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcakes, Cake, Cookies, oh my! In this hands on class, Chef Elisa will teach you how to create the most delicious and decadent cupcakes, cake, cookies and scones! Located in West Hollywood, you will be baking in Chef Elisa's bakery.
Guests are welcome to BYO....
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Chef Elisa
Los Angeles (Venice)
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Moroccan Crepes & Tea
$60
Cooking Class
$60
Learn to make Moroccan Crepes, Sellou, and Mint Tea! Tired of English tea parties and typical French crepes? In this Moroccan cooking class, you will learn to create unique crepes, naturally vegan and delightfully fluffy, and sellou, a Moroccan granola, to accompany your tea.
Chef Yasmina will teach you about the...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Moroccan Bread-Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make 2 different Moroccan breads with Chef Yasmina! In this bread-making class, Chef Yasmina will teach guests how to make different Moroccan breads. The first is great to eat with Moroccan dishes like tagines or vegetable sides. Next is a sweet sesame bread, comparable to brioche. You'll also learn to make...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Classic Thai Sunday Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make 3 authentic Thai dishes! In this Thai cooking class, Chef Maew will show you how to make chicken satay, the classic Thai appetizer as well as the accompanying peanut sauce. You will also learn to make beef green curry from start to finish and a fantastic pad Thai dish. Chef Maew explains and demonstrates...
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Chef Maew
Fullerton
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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.