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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Chicken 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make six tasty chicken dinners There’s a great reason why everything tastes like chicken. It’s because it’s so versatile. During this class, you’ll discover how to use the whole chicken to create four different dishes. You’ll strip the chicken of its skin and make juicy chicken breasts,...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Rustic French Desserts with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Whip up decadent, fresh French pastries Travel to Provence with this French dessert making class. It’s no secret that many of the best desserts originate from France, and you can bring them home to your table. During this class, you’ll learn how to craft apple tarte tatin, chocolate mousse with candied almonds,...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Dessert Breads with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Unlock the secrets to making tasty breads. Get ready to cook with some butter! During this class, you’ll learn how to create breads that are sure to make your home smell great and taste good too. During class, you’ll bake a chocolate babka, a pear frangipane snowflake loaf and cranberry pumpkin bread. Each loaf...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Secrets of Mother Sauces with Chef Jessica
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Whip up dynamic sauces that will complement most meals. Want to take your cooking up a notch effortlessly? Then try learning how to make dynamite sauces. This class will cover creating marinades, garnishes, soup bases and delicious dips. These are relatively simple and an easy way to elevate your cooking. During...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Desserts for the Hanukkah Table with Chef Ruth
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make traditional Hannukkah desserts Fried foods and Hanukkah go together like peanut butter and chocolate. It’s a killer combination, and you can learn how to craft your own Hanukkah desserts. Discover how to make dark chocolate gelt cookies, rugelach, classic fritters, an orange-scented olive oil cake...
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Intro to Cake Decorating with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of cake decorating Want to make cakes like the ones you see on TV? Well, first you’ve got to start with the basics, and this class will give you the foundations you need. You’ll be given easy to learn, step-by-step techniques so you can make your own gorgeously decorated cake. Bring your appetite....
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Fall Sides with Chef John
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create warming fall dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients! Embrace the bounty of wall during this class. During this class, you will learn how to do easy prep and teach you cooking and plating techniques that you’re sure to treasure long after fall is over. You'll start with a salad made of farro, squash, shelled...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Tempering 101: Learning to Dip and Work with Chocolate with Chef Ruth
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to temper, dip and make your very own chocolate! Chocolate fans rejoice! During this class, you’ll learn about the “sweet” history of chocolate and discover the basics of tempering, dipping and how to make your own chocolate too. To make this class even sweeter, you'll also be eating homemade...
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Caramels and Truffles with Chef Ruth
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to make decadent caramels and truffles Obsessed with truffles or caramels? Then this class is for you. Learn how to create decadent fleur de sel caramel varieties, apple cider caramels and fill them with other flavors too. Classic bittersweet chocolate truffles and other varities are on the menu too....
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Chef Ruth or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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All American Vegan
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Learn how to create an all-American and all-vegan meal! All-American favorites get a vegan twist under the guidance of Chef Ron, who will demonstrate how to reimagine a few beloved diner classics such as burgers made with sunflowers, fries made out of jicama or zucchini, and much more. Taste American food unlike...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Desserts: Nuts and Sugar Free!
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Desserts that are decadent and nutritious? Sign us up. Learn the secrets to making healthy raw desserts with Chef Ron, an expert vegan chef who will guide you through the process of preparing these right. Watch as he demonstrates how to make raspberry or strawberry tart, raw oat cookies (nut free), chocolate truffles...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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Raw Food Cooking Basics
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Get the downlow on how to prepare raw meals. Raw cooking takes a little know-how. With the guidance of Chef Ron, an expert at preparing vegan dishes, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to make a flavorful meal from all raw ingredients. During his demonstration, you’ll watch as he shows you how to make a few...
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Chef Ron
Studio City
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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
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