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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Market Fresh Salads
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn Chef Michael's secrets for making crave-worthy salads. The humble salad may seem simple, but is a true test of a chef’s ability to balance different tastes and textures. From blending luscious vinaigrettes to creating textural toppings, Chef Michael shares his go-to tricks for making exciting and dynamic main...
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Chef Michael
Agoura Hills
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Traditional Mexican Tacos and Tamales
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create a festive Mexican four course feast with Chef Michael! Chef Michael will teach you the principles of making fantastic, traditional Mexican dishes in this hands-on cooking class, and the secrets that make your favorite Mexican food so addictive.
Start with fresh fire roasted salsa verde and cool guacamole...
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Chef Michael
Agoura Hills
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Signature Los Angeles Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulgence meets farm-fresh favorites in this chilled out brunch class with Chef Michael. It's a known fact that Angelenos live for fancy brunch. Join Chef Michael for a relaxed brunch that doesn't require an early wake up and master a few of his favorite farmers market-fresh brunch dishes with an LA spin!
Create...
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Chef Michael
Agoura Hills
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SMALL CLASS
The World of Schnitzel's
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Embrace the mouthwatering world of schnitzels with Chef Cathy. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a crisp, golden schnitzel, and Chef Cathy is the perfect tour guide through the luscious world of homemade schnitzel dishes. Her European background and professional training with a focus on Swiss, German, and...
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Chef Cathy
El Segundo
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SMALL CLASS
Modern California Comfort
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Learn Chef Cathy’s secrets to flawless gazpacho, strawberry tartlets, and more. Master this delightful menu and learn how to cook a colorful array of courses filled with bright flavors, fresh ingredients, and tantalizing textures. A trained chef with ample experience cooking for fine European hotels, Chef Cathy...
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Chef Cathy
El Segundo
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SMALL CLASS
Provencal French Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to cook a luscious, French-inspired dishes with Chef Cathy. In this class, Chef Cathy will guide you through the preparation of a spring feast with a hint of Provencal flair. Chef Cathy is a European trained chef who specializes in a range of European cuisines and her fresh, seasonal menu is brimming with...
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Chef Cathy
El Segundo
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Summer Brunch California Style
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn a wonderfully healthful brunch class in time for Summer! Explore the lighter side of brunch in this hands-on paleo brunch class with Chef V, an excellent paleo chef who centers her classes and menus around fresh and sustainable ingredients and practical techniques.
This class puts fruits and vegetables front...
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Chef V or Local Host
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Greek Goes Vegan
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Learn Chef Ron's inventive takes on classic Greek fare in this cooking demonstration! Famous for its fresh and simple flavors, Greek cuisine has become an international favorite. From the ubiquitous hummus to versatile kabobs, Greek food is nutritious, delectable, and easily vegetable-driven.
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Vegan Middle Eastern Cuisine
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Middle Eastern fare goes vegan in this informative demonstration with Chef Ron. Practically made to be meatless, this cuisine is known for its abundant use of gorgeous produce. In this demonstration-style class, you'll watch as Chef Ron guides you through a variety of classic Middle Eastern dishes with a vegan twist!...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Hearty Vegan Bowls
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Comforting and simple, these one-bowl meals will become a staple in your dinner rotation. Join Chef Ron as he explores a fundamental dinner concept: the single-bowl meal. Rife with nutrients and balanced with wholesome ingredients, bowls are a fantastic canvas to create satisfying and nurturing dinners with...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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French Vegan Fare
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Learn how to create luxurious and healthful French cuisine without any dairy, meat, or eggs! While French cuisine is practically synonymous with butter, this cooking demonstration led by Chef Ron will challenge the way you perceive what constitutes classic French fare.
Watch as Chef Ron creates three authentically...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Cake Baking 101 with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Demystify the process of baking from scratch with the guidance of Chef Clemence. What better way to learn cake baking than from a chef who has had a passion for baking since childhood? Chef Clemence, in addition to being a food consultant and developing recipes, has a special place in her heart for pastries of all...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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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.