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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Apple Cider and Fall Doughnuts
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Because there's no better way to celebrate fall than with homemade apple cider and doughnuts. There's nothing like wandering through an apple orchard with a cup of apple cider in one hand and a doughnut in the other. But in case you can’t make it to the farm, Chef Robin will teach you everything you need to know to...
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Chef Robin
Chatsworth
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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.
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Chef Tim
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Exploring Cretan Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Explore the cuisine of Crete — where locavore is not a trend, but a way of life. In this hands-on class with Chef Tim, you will learn how to prepare a four-course menu showcasing Crete's beautifully delicious culinary landscape using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and traditional Cretan cooking...
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Chef Tim
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
California Fusion Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
SMALL CLASS
Get ready to discover how to incorporate an array of exotic flavors into California cuisine. In this hands-on class with Chef Tim, you will learn how to prepare a four-course California fusion menu using fresh, local, in-season ingredients, and simple cooking techniques that yield big flavor.
Some of the dishes you...
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Chef Tim
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Traditional Colombian Cuisine
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Chef Santiago will introduce you to an enticing mixture of Spanish and indigenous flavors. Colombia, home to the Inca empire, boasts food traditions that are rich and varied. Join Chef Santiago to learn how to make three classic Colombian dishes completely from scratch.
Begin the class with patacon con hogao, which...
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Chef Santiago
Serving the Los Angeles area
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International Flair of Peruvian Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Chef Santiago demonstrates influences from Asia, Africa and Europe in modern Peruvian cooking. Join Chef Santiago as you combine traditional Peruvian fare with modern cooking techniques and culinary influences from Asia, Africa and Europe.
Begin with a South American classic, ceviche — a marinated seafood...
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Chef Santiago
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Culinary Treasures of Spain
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Travel with Chef Santiago to discover the Spanish influences on the cuisine of two continents. From the pastures of La Mancha to the beautiful coastline of Galacia, this menu will take you on an incredible culinary journey through the delicacies of Spain with Chef Santiago as your guide.
Begin with an array of...
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Chef Santiago
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Classic Italian Risotto
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Bring your team together through the flavors of classic Italian cuisine. Join Chef Eric as he takes your team on a journey through culinary Italy!
In this class, important skills will be developed. As you work together to prepare traditional Italian fare, not only will you learn exciting new culinary techniques,...
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Chef Eric
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Team Building Activity
Latin Cuisine Techniques
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Learn how to prepare traditional Latin cuisine from scratch with your team! Join Chef Eric on a delicious adventure through Latin America where you will collaborate to learn new skills to add to your culinary repertoire.
In this hands-on class, you and your team will experience a true taste of classic Latin...
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Chef Eric
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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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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Chef Eric
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Team Building Activity
True Flavors of Italy
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Enjoy the amazing aromas and flavors of Italian cuisine alongside your team! Chef Pierre will guide your team through creating classical Italian dishes while working together to build valuable culinary skills.
Italian cuisine is often known to bring people together. What better way to bring your team together than...
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Chef Pierre C.
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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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.