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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Fermentation, Pickles and Preserves
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to preserve anything and have fun doing it in this hands-on culinary experience. In this hands-on class, Chef Scheherazade will show you some of her favorite fermenting and preserving recipes that are easy, incredible, and are always crowd pleasers.
Not only do these add a special touch to a wide variety...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Effortless Indian Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Chef Scheherazade proves that making authentic Indian food actually can be easy, fast, and healthy! In this hands-on class, Chef Scheherazade will show you that spicing up dinner with a delicious Indian feast doesn't have to be difficult.
You will begin by creating your very own aromatic masala spice blend that you...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Middle Eastern Meze
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn all about the impressive Middle Eastern version of tapas in this incredible culinary experience! Meze are the Middle Eastern version of tapas that grace the table at family gatherings and feasts. In this hands-on class with Chef Scheherezade, you will create your own beautiful and seasonal Middle Eastern meze...
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Chef Scheherezade
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
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Seasonal Four Course Lunch
$135
Cooking Class
$135
The best way to enjoy this refreshingly satisfying four-course lunch is al fresco. Chef Sonia knows that each season deserves to be celebrated in its own special way. In this hands-on class, she guides you through preparing a four-course lunch menu that concentrates on the long awaited freshness of each season.
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Chef Sonia
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Ceviche Three Ways
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Fresh ceviche is one of those dishes that seems fancy and complicated — until you try it! In this hands-on class, Chef Sonia will teach you the science and art of making homemade ceviche. Fresh and full of bright citrus flavor, her three ceviche recipes are ready to impress in no time.
After learning the basic...
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Chef Sonia
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Fresh and Fanciful Feast
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get fancy in the kitchen with Chef Sonia as you enjoy this hands-on culinary experience. In this hands-on class, you will join Chef Sonia in preparing an elegant and fresh three-course feast fit for a king. As a gourmet chef in Beverly Hills, Chef Sonia knows a thing or two about getting fancy in the kitchen.
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Chef Sonia
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Simply Gourmet Chicken
$130
Cooking Class
$130
Chef Sonia showcases a satisfying, healthy chicken dinner suitable for any event or weeknight dinner. In this hands-on class, Chef Sonia guides you through her three-course menu filled with her passion for using the very best and freshest ingredients from local markets.
You will begin this class by handcrafting a...
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Chef Sonia
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Team Building Activity
Healthy Pescatarian Feast
$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Chef Carolina teaches on honoring food and each other in this culinary team building event. In this hands-on, team building class, you and your colleagues will journey through the preparation of a five-course pescatarian menu mindfully created by the incredibly talented Chef Carolina.
In this class, herbs,...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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Authentic Taste of Nippon
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Join Chef Alberto on an authentic culinary journey to the Land of the Rising Sun. From a classic street dish in Osaka to a humble dish made in a traditional Japanese home to a dessert shop favorite across Tokyo, Chef Alberto is pulling out all the stops in this hands-on Japanese class.
Chef Alberto's three-course...
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Chef Alberto
Los Angeles (Westlake)
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Succulent Salad and Flavorful Flatbreads
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Enjoy a "play with your food" experience with a play on food at the end. In this hands-on class, you will enjoy this unique, one-of-a-kind culinary experience Chef Alberto has prepared for you.
After building a state-of-the-art Caesar salad completely from scratch, you will dive into learning how to make homemade...
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Chef Alberto
Los Angeles (Westlake)
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SMALL CLASS
Tour de Provence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
SMALL CLASS
A taste of southern France shows how rustic styles create both bold and delicate flavors. Join Chef Alberto on a culinary tour de Provence in this hands-on class. Chef Alberto has thoughtfully created an authentic, yet innovative three-course menu for you to prepare as you learn the skills and techniques necessary to...
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Chef Alberto
Los Angeles (Westlake)
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Spices of Latin America
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join Chef David for a study of the heat and spices of Latin American cuisines. In this hands-on class, Chef David takes your tastebuds on a journey through Latin America.
You will begin in Peru where you will take a soft approach to aji amarillo and ceviche. Then, you will work your way through Mexico as you...
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Chef David
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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.