Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Best cooking classes in Los Angeles for your next culinary journey
Cooking classes in Los Angeles are the perfect way to explore favorite dishes, try new cuisines, cater to dietary needs or indulge food cravings. Whether it's perfecting a favorite recipe or mastering a new cuisine, you'll learn to cook like a pro with guidance from five-star chefs. These cooking lessons in Los Angeles cover all tastes, preferences and skill levels. Book an exciting culinary class today!
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Valentine's
A Culinary Journey to Southern France
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore the ingredients and flavors that make cuisine in the south of France so stunning. Chef Cregg knows that being a good cook is about more than following recipes; it's really all about technique. In this interactive cooking class, you'll handcraft four traditional French recipes completely from scratch.
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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Fresh Pasta Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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Explore Italy with your own pasta creations! In this fun cooking class, you'll learn from a chef instructor how to make traditional egg ravioli with truffle butter sauce, pappardelle with a rich Bolognese and a refreshing orange hazelnut and fennel salad. Explore authentic techniques for masterful homemade pasta....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
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.
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
SMALL CLASS
Make Pasta With Your Honey
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to make fresh, hand-rolled pasta with your significant other. No one does romance better than the Italians. And if you’re looking to make a romantic meal with your partner, consider taking this private pasta-making class for two.
Italy native Chef Francesca will teach how you to roll your own fresh...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pizza With Pizzazz
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make homemade pizza from a real Italian pizzaiola in this hands-on class! In this hands-on pizza-making class, you will be learning the trade from a real master. Chef Luana is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers, known as “pizzaiolas,” working with a wood-burning oven. Her mastery of...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Parisian Cooking Methods
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to cook as the French do in this interactive cooking class. Learn French cooking techniques with Chef Cregg, who will be your guide in creating a full Parisian feast. You'll master poaching and pan sauces and will have opportunities to refine your knife skills.
Begin by preparing a frisée salad with...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
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French Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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Enjoy some charming French cuisine together! Treat your loved one to a romantic French cooking class. Alongside an expert chef, you’ll both prepare a rich coq au vin paired with a winter green salad topped with blue cheese and candied bacon. Top off the evening with a decadent dark chocolate soufflé with vanilla...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
SMALL CLASS
Traditional Sardinian for 2
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Whip up traditional Sardinian seafood plates as a couple. Italy is one of the most romantic countries on the planet. And if a trip isn’t in the works, you and your significant other can take a culinary journey to Sardinia with Italy native Chef Francesca.
During this exclusive and private class, you’ll...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
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Sweet Macaron Moments
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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Enjoy a sweet treat-making endeavor! Indulge in the art of macaron-making with this fun cooking class. Learn from professionals how to create decadent chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons with rich ganache filling and smoked sea salt caramel macarons for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. You’ll master...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Pastry Secrets From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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Craft iconic French pastries with traditional techniques! Enjoy French pastry-making with this fun, hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets and techniques for making showstopping and authentic pastries. With expert guidance, you’ll create delicate fleur de sel caramels, crispy lemon-sugared palmiers and rich...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Perfect Pasta With Tool Kit
$119
Cooking Class
$119
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Explore the perfect tools for perfect pasta! In this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to make pasta using helpful tools to perfect the art. Start with artichoke mezzaluna with lemon butter, then make pumpkin ravioli al forno and pair your dishes with a roasted winter squash salad with homemade maple...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.