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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Advanced Pasta Workshop with Chef Stefano
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn clever DIY tricks and professional techniques for creating restaurant-quality pasta. Chef Stefano spent a good part of his life cooking in Italy before coming to Los Angeles, and now with Michelin Stars under his belt, he’s ready to share some of his trade secrets. In this class you will learn the art of...
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Chef Stefano or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Baking with Olive Oil with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to use olive oil to make your baked treats come alive with renewed flavor! Let Chef Clemence guide you toward unlocking new depths of taste by incorporating olive oil into your baking process. Chef Clemence brings her wealth of knowledge in baking to give you all of the tools you need to make your own unique...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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DIY Bagels and Pretzels with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Let Chef Clemence guide you through the creation of bagels, pretzels, and more! You’ve enjoyed bagels and pretzels from time to time, now you can learn to make them from an accomplished chef who has a passion for baking. Chef Clemence brings her background as a food consultant, recipe developer, and owner of her own...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Brunch in New Orleans with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Take a trip to the Big Easy with Chef John and learn to make a classic New Orleans brunch The South is known for breakfast, but New Orleans in particular is famous for a few classic staples of Southern brunch. Learn Chef John's techniques to recreating a New Orleans brunch so delicious, you’ll think you’re right...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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The Cuban Class with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Travel to the Carribean with Chef John as he teaches you techniques for a classic Cuban meal. Having studied with Carribean chefs, Chef John knows his Cuban food. In this class, he will walk you through Cuban techniques for braising, making sauces, and more.
You’ll start off with a salad made from chayote, a...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cooking with Herbs: Ravioli, Roasted Chicken and Herbed Salads with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Unlock the secrets to picking, buying, growing, and seasoning fresh herbs. Chef Jessica shares all there is to know when it comes to herbs including drying, creating custom blends, the best herbs for seasoning, and proper storage. In addition to her background in the nutritional field, she is a certified holistic...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pastries, Pies and More in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to create all manner of baked favorites with a decadent array of menus! Chef Clemence invites you to satisfy your curiosity for all things sweet with baked delights from around the world. With a passion for the pastry arts since childhood, she has gone on to develop her own special confections and enjoys...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Southern Fried Chicken Picnic Lunch with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the secret to making perfect fried chicken and classic sides. Beautiful weather and eating outside go together like fried chicken and biscuits, and in this class you’ll learn to make both. Join Chef John and learn to make some all-American picnic fare fit for a day at the Hollywood Bowl.
First up, you’ll...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Vegetarian Farmer's Market Meals in Minutes with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Your fresh farmer’s market vegetables will come to flavorful life with Chef Clemence! Prepare your palate for an outstanding array of classic dishes. Chef Clemence brings her experience in food consulting and recipe development to provide you with the fundamentals required to prepare healthy and delicious vegetarian...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Classic Indian Cuisine with Chef Kaumudi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore and Create Traditional Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi. It is often said that variety is the spice of life. Now you can learn to use those spices to create a variety of traditional dishes from the heart of India with Chef Kaumudi. With an impressive background that includes work as a food journalist and...
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Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Dinner in Charleston: The Best of Southern Cooking with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef John for a little Southern hospitality as you fry, bake and boil yourself into a lovely evening. A master of Southern cuisine, Chef John will share all of his secrets to making a classic Carolina supper. In this class you’ll learn what goes into your favorite Southern dishes and how to recreate each at...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Farmers Market Meals: Vegetarian Mediterranean with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Transform fresh Farmers market produce into a four course Mediterranean Feast In this cooking class, Chef Clemence will guide you through a four course menu of fresh vegetarian recipes packed with Mediterranean flair. Chef Clemence is an expert at easy-to-learn techniques that transform simple, seasonal ingredients...
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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.
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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.