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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Raw Indian Cuisine
$30
Cooking Class
$30
Learn how to do a vegan spin on delicious, exotic cuisine. Mastering how to make raw dishes is not an easy task. Not to worry—in the hands of vegan expert Chef Rom, you’ll be guided in an enlightening demonstration on how to whip up signature Indian dishes from raw staples. Learn how to prepare pakora, chutney,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ron
Studio City
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SMALL CLASS
Gelato Making Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
SMALL CLASS
Make your own gelato from scratch! Just what is the difference between ice cream and gelato, anyway? Learn this and much more from Chef Simone, who will start by giving you some background on the history of the sweet treat, then show you how to make the Italian favorite yourself. You’ll get to make either strawberry...
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Verified Chef
Chef Simone
Santa Monica
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Mastering French Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn as a team how to make a sophisticated and alluring French meal. From preparing mimosa salad with butter lettuce and a shallot vinaigrette to Salmon Corlac and chocolate soufflés, you and your colleagues will be in for a gorgeous team bonding experience in this cooking class.
Join Chef Gene to learn how to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gene
West Hollywood
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Reimagining Italian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Work together to prepare a beautiful four-course Italian meal. In this cooking class, you and your colleagues will work closely with Chef Gene to make a gorgeous, upscale Italian dinner. You’ll share in the perfect team bonding experience while using traditional Italian methods to create dishes such as butternut...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gene
West Hollywood
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Design Your Own Dinner
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Create your own upscale, three-course menu together. Begin by collaborating with co-workers to decide on the ideal options for you, then get ready for an ideal team bonding experience. With the guidance of Chef Shawn, you and your colleagues will be in for an evening of preparing incredible dishes of your choice,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn
Malibu (Eastern Malibu)
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Team Building Activity
Rotating Menu: Short Ribs or Seabass
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Which delicious dishes will your team prepare together? Before you and your colleagues dig into this engaging team building activity, your team will have to first take a poll as to what the meal you create together will look like. Whether you all choose to make scallops or risotto, sea bass or wagyu short ribs, or do...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn
Malibu (Eastern Malibu)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Al Fresco California Feast
$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Work together to prepare—then enjoy—a fresh, gorgeous outdoor dinner. Spend a relaxing evening with your colleagues under the guidance of Chef Carolina, who will teach your team how to prepare breezy California-inspired dishes. You’ll start off by nibbling on an antipasti spread provided at the beginning, then...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Jazzy New Orleans Creole
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Work together to create lively creole cuisine. Have a fun, spirited team bonding experience producing vibrant Southern dishes straight out of New Orleans’ French Quarter.
With the guidance of Chef Carolina, you and your colleagues will work together to make creole staples like sweet and savory beignets, a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Natural Paleo Pasta
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Make a healthy, all-natural meal as a team. Join together for the perfect team building activity with this cooking class, where you and your colleagues will learn how to make a wholesome paleo meal. Under the guidance of Chef V, you’ll work side by side to prepare a zoodle (zucchini noodle) pasta with homemade meat...
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Verified Chef
Chef V or Local Host
Serving the Los Angeles area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Chef's Challenge: Summer Edition
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Cooking and collaboration under the guidance of Chef V Follow the lead of Chef V in a competitive team building cooking class. Your group will be divided into small teams with their own stations to prepare an innovative multi-course menu inspired by seasonal California ingredients. The class is designed to foster...
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Verified Chef
Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Mangia! Italian Classics
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Relax and prepare a lovely Italian dinner together. Trust us: this is what Italian comfort food looks like. With the help of Chef Elisabetta, your team will work together to create four exquisite dishes that’ll soothe the soul. Bond with colleagues as you create gnocchi by hand, prepare lemon chicken and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Elisabetta
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Northern Italian Favorites
$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Work as a team to make a sunny, flavorful Italian meal. What better way to bond with colleagues than by working with fresh ingredients to prepare a gorgeous spread? Let Chef Elisabetta guide your team in using beautiful, brightly-colored provisions to create a wonderful four-course Italian dinner. You’ll work side...
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Verified Chef
Chef Elisabetta
Los Angeles (Mid-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
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.