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
Perfect Pasta With Tool Kit
$119
Cooking Class
$119
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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Italian American Comfort Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in the pleasures of homestyle cooking! In this fun cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a comforting Italian-American meal with the guidance of a chef instructor. Begin with crispy chicken Milanese accompanied by a fresh arugula salad. Next, you'll craft the perfect gnocchi with a rich tomato-cream sauce...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Taste of Traditional France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the art of French cooking! In this cooking class, you'll learn to prepare a sophisticated French meal with the guidance of an expert. Begin with steak au poivre smothered in flamed brandy and mustard. Create truffled pommes dauphine and a fresh salade verte to accompany your steak and finish with a decadent...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Valentine's
Steak & Wine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to pair the perfect wine with the perfect steak! Indulge in a romantic cooking class featuring wine and steak! With an expert, you’ll learn to sear a succulent steak topped with rosé cherry gastrique. Make roasted fingerling potatoes, rosé butter-glazed radishes with fresh herbs and finish with...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Asian Takeout - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the crew for some fun Chinese cooking! Bring your family for a fun cooking class where you’ll create iconic Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. With expert guidance, you’ll learn to make tasty vegetable lo mein, scrumptious chicken and chive dumplings and a refreshing orange sorbet. This hands-on...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Taste the Islands
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your table! Bring the bold flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class. An esteemed chef will guide you in making tostones, creamy garlic mojo dipping sauce, perfect jerk chicken topped with fresh mango salsa and fragrant coconut rice. End the...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Breakfast Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate breakfast with an extravagant menu of unique dishes. This cooking class features a decadent cinnamon roll cake that will impress family and friends. You’ll also learn to make brown sugar peppercorn bacon, ensuring your breakfast is both savory and sweet. As an elegant touch, craft cloud egg nests that make...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Teens Cooking Series
Pizza Night Together - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Grab the family for a fun-filled time creating homemade pizzas together. Get your family together to enjoy an immersive, hands-on pizza cooking class. Led by a talented chef, get interactive as you learn to make fresh dough from scratch and a flavorful sauce. Work with fresh ingredients to create an array of toppings....
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Experience Thai Flavors Together: Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spice up your date night with this comprehensive Thai cooking experience Learn how to combine aromatic herbs and spices in this hands-on cooking class. Together you'll learn how to prepare delicious Thai dishes using only the finest ingredients. Unravel the mystery of Thai cuisine and learn how to create the famous...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Szechuan Spice Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the fiery essence of Szechuan cooking in your kitchen. In this cooking class, you'll explore the art of crafting pork wontons nestled in a fiery chili oil sauce that delivers an unforgettable taste experience. You will also learn to prepare dan dan noodles, featuring a rich and savory dressing that perfectly...
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Chef Gus or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Taste of Tuscan Traditions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the iconic dishes that make Tuscany a celebrated culinary region. In this cooking class, you’ll learn to braise chicken to perfection while creating a creamy Parmesan polenta that pairs beautifully with roasted balsamic green beans. Experience the flavors of rustic Italian cuisine and discover how to create...
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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.