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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Persian Bread Making
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make traditional Persian breads and the best accompaniments with Chef Faramarz. Bread making is an art adapted in many different cultures, and the Persian variety is perhaps one of the most exotic and enticing varieties for its savory flavor and versatility. Chef Faramarz will guide you through the...
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Chef Faramarz
Los Angeles (Playa Del Rey)
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Bread, Doughs and More in Santa Monica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring the tempting flavors and aromas of freshly baked goods into your home! Believe it or not, it’s relatively easy to bake bread, bagels and more! Discover your inner bread maker with the expert guidance of our outstanding chefs who are ready to share the secret of how to make that perfect dough. This entry-level...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Proteins and Pan Sauces with Chef Gill
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Uncover the ease and elegance of one-pan meals. If you’d like to discover ways to make dinnertime exponentially more satisfying and simple, this class with expert Chef Gill is for you.
Chef Gill will share his trade secrets throughout the class, beginning with perfectly cooked salmon drizzled with classic beurre...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Classic Cookie Sandwiches with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to create sweet cookie sandwiches from scratch. Go beyond basic baking in this hands-on dessert class with Chef Clemence, an accomplished pastry chef who will impart her best techniques to making decadent and surprising cookie sandwiches filled with a variety of confections.
First, you’ll craft peanut...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Paella! with Chef Jessica
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make three classic Spanish dishes. During this class, you’ll learn how to create three traditional, palette-pleasing Spanish plates with Chef Jessica, who will impart her knowledge of international food from Spain’s southernmost region.
The class begins with a course of chilled tomato gazpacho...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Italian Entertaining with Antipasti & Pasta
$149
Cooking Class
$149
SMALL CLASS
Learn the secrets of exuding elegance with food with Chef Joey. In this enriching class, Chef Joey will show you how to create a full-scale Italian menu, along with a bevy of techniques for preparing fresh Italian ingredients.
You'll begin the class by putting together a gorgeous antipasti spread of seasonal...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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SMALL CLASS
The Art of Making Gnocchi
$139
Cooking Class
$139
SMALL CLASS
Steal Chef Joey's secrets to creating perfect gnocchi. In this cooking class, Chef Joey reveals his best tricks for creating incredible Italian food, dish after dish. Italian in heritage and training, Chef Joey is a talented connoisseur with a knack for relieving the intimidation factor in cooking.
For the first...
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Chef Joey
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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SMALL CLASS
Paleo Dinner for 2
$125
Cooking Class
$125
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to make a delicious and romantic Paleo dinner
In this exclusive and private class for two, Chef V will teach you the tricks to making a perfect Paleo meal that tastes great.
You’ll start with a butter lettuce salad before making your choice between sauteed lamb or baked halibut. And then finish your...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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SMALL CLASS
Hearty Lamb Dinner for 2
$129
Cooking Class
$129
SMALL CLASS
Craft a tasty and romantic dinner with your significant other in this private class. There are few things more romantic than food. And even fewer more romantic than making food together. And during this one-on-one class, Chef V will teach you and your honey how to make delicious and hearty dishes that you’ll both...
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Chef V or Local Host
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Gelato Making for 2
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Craft sweet and tasty gelato with your honey! Searching for a sweet way to bond with your significant other? Then why not try making gelato together?
During class, gelato shop owner Chef Simone will show you how to use fresh milk, cream and fruit to craft sweet and delicious and sorbet in dreamy flavors like...
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Chef Simone
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
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Traditional Kenyan Feast
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover how to make a traditional Kenyan feast! Get ready to enjoy a night of exotic, delicious dishes with a side of Kenyan culinary history. Start the class by sautéing shrimp topped with jalapeño and sauce. Then choose between Matoka, a traditional beef and plantain stew, or a beef and rice pilau.
You’ll...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Ghanaian Vegetarian Street Food
$100
Cooking Class
$100
Discover how to create vegan and vegetarian street food hailing from Ghana! Searching for ways to make tasty vegetarian street food? This class is for you.
You’ll learn how to create flavorful dishes that hail from Ghana. Start with Chef Afia's marinated and perfectly fried plantains, then learn the art of...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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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.