Gourmet Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Gourmet food doesn't just have to be for special occasions. Bring the prestige of a five-star restaurant to your own home kitchen by learning how to cook from a culinary professional. Los Angeles gourmet cooking classes give you the ability to learn how to cook and plate stunning appetizers, mains, sides and desserts. You'll wow future dinner guests while upping your own confidence in the kitchen. Book an unforgettable gourmet experience today.
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Simple Cuisine of Peru
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Sample some of Peru's favorite dishes from the land and the sea with Chef Adam. With its long Pacific coastline, Peru enjoys wonderful seafood as well as delicious beef from inland pastures, and Chef Adam will teach you how to cook both beautifully.
Begin with a Peruvian classic, scallop and plum ceviche — a dish...
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Chef Adam
San Pedro
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Tuscan Family Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
In this class, Chef Adam will present an array of Tuscan favorites just like Grandma used to make. Several dishes that come to mind when people think of Italian home cooking originally hail from Tuscany, and Chef Adam will show you how to cook many of them from scratch.
Begin with panzanella salad, a mixture of...
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Chef Adam
San Pedro
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SMALL CLASS
Retro Dinner Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
SMALL CLASS
This event harkens back to the days of the late 1950s and 1960s cocktail parties. In this hands-on class with Chef Tim, you will learn how to prepare an impressive five-course menu using wonderfully retro ingredients and incorporating time-honored cooking techniques.
Some of the dishes you can look forward to...
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Chef Tim
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Classic French Flavors
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Take your team on a culinary adventure through flavorful France. Chef Eric will pull out all of the culinary stops to showcase divine French flavors in this unique team building opportunity.
In this class, your team will learn all about the traditional flavors of France. Feel transported to the heart of Paris as...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Team Building Activity
A Lesson In French Cuisine
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Travel to culinary France with professional chef, Pierre, and your team! Join Chef Pierre as he introduces your team to flavorful and decadent homemade French cuisine.
In this hands-on class, you and your team will experience a true lesson in classic French cuisine, and learn cooking techniques and skills to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Pierre C.
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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SMALL CLASS
Fresh Black Truffle Experience
$139
Cooking Class
$139
SMALL CLASS
Get ready for the ethereal experience of working with and dining on fresh black truffles. In this hands-on class with Chef Erica, you will have the unique and exciting opportunity to discover and enjoy the mysterious and elusive fresh truffle, also known as "black gold" to gastronomes around the world.
Real fresh...
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Chef Erica
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Richly Indulgent Italian
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Treat your taste buds to a hearty and luxurious taste of Italy with Chef Erica. In this hands-on class with Chef Erica, you will learn the techniques and recipes to prepare an all out decadent and utterly impressive Italian meal that will feed you in both body and soul.
You will begin by learning how to brew a...
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Chef Erica
Serving the Los Angeles area
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A French Dream Come True
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover how to prepare the luxurious French meal of your dreams in this culinary experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Kurt, you'll learn how to prepare a four-course French feast featuring classic dishes elevated by creative flavor profiles and presentations.
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Chef Kurt
Serving the Los Angeles area
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The Art of the Cream Puff
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to create the perfect cream puff with Chef Vincent. Divine light and fluffy confections, cream puffs are filled with decadent flavors that dreams are made of. Now is your chance to learn how to make them from an expert!
Join Chef Vincent as he showcases these dreamy creations. You will be preparing a...
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Chef Vincent
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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Authentic Mexican Festival Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to prepare traditional dishes served during the colorful celebration of Dia de los Muertos. In this hands-on class with Chef Jason, you will learn how to prepare a unique and festive four-course Mexican menu, including homemade tortillas and classic garnishes traditionally enjoyed during Dia de los Muertos...
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Chef Jason
View Park (Windsor Hills)
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Valentine's
Homestyle Italian
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover the simplicity of Italian recipes filled with delicate textures standing up to bold flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Jason, you will learn how to create a three-course meal of family-style Italian classics found in many a household in Italy.
Although many associate homestyle Italian with...
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Chef Jason
View Park (Windsor Hills)
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The Simplicity of Seasonality
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn time-saving culinary practices from a pro to create delicious and stunningly simple seasonal meals. In this hands-on class, Chef Chang will teach you versatile culinary techniques and kitchen shortcuts that cut down on prep work and cleanup so you can bring nutritious and delicious seasonal meals to the table....
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Chef Chang
Alhambra
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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.