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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Seafood Pasta 3-Course Menu
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare an elegant, from-scratch pasta and seafood meal with Chef Damon. Join Chef Damon in his hands-on cooking class and learn how to make a three-course menu highlighting stunning seafood pasta. Chef Damon has worked in popular Vegas restaurants and all over Los Angeles, hosting events of all shapes...
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Chef Damon
Serving the Los Angeles area
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3-Courses: Salmon, Chicken, or Pasta
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Learn how to prepare a gourmet multi-course meal with guidance from Chef Shawn. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Shawn will teach you how to design and cook an impressive multi-course menu from scratch. Infuse flavors of the land, sea and fields, then wrap up with a sweet taste of chocolate peanut butter pie or...
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Chef Shawn
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Paleo Chorizo Hash and More!
$55
Cooking Class
$55
Learn how to make a delicious Paleo meal with Chef V! In this Paleo cooking class, Chef V will show you how to prepare a complete, fantastic menu! This class is hands-on and at the end, you'll all sit down to enjoy the meal you've created together. You'll cook a delicious shrimp dish with refreshing pineapple and a...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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SMALL CLASS
Italy from the Sea: Italian Seafood Class
$95
Cooking Class
$95
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to prepare a seafood meal with a real Italian professional chef! In this Italian cooking class, Chef Michelangelo will show you how to create a full Italian menu with seafood dishes. Starting with a beautiful shrimp and chickpea dish, he'll then coach you through creating a pasta and a main fish entrée. For...
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Chef Michelangelo
Sherman Oaks
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SMALL CLASS
Pasta Mania! Fresh Pasta-Making Class
$78
Cooking Class
$78
SMALL CLASS
Make your own fresh pasta from scratch with with a real Italian professional chef! In this Italian cooking class, Chef Michelangelo will guide you through making fresh pasta from scratch! Hailing from northern Italy, he knows how to prepare the most authentic Italian dishes. Chef Michelangelo's events are interactive...
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Chef Michelangelo
Sherman Oaks
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
SMALL CLASS
Gnocchi Mania! Gnocchi-Making Class
$78
Cooking Class
$78
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to make gnocchi with a real Italian professional chef! In this Italian cooking class, Chef Michelangelo will coach you as YOU make gnocchi from scratch! Having moved here from Italy, Chef Michelangelo knows Italian cuisine like the back of his hand. Join him and learn to make amazing gnocchi as well as...
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Chef Michelangelo
Sherman Oaks
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Baked Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bake scrumptious desserts with Chef Betsy! In this baking class, Chef Betsy will teach you how to prepare three heavenly desserts, including her legendary pecan blondies, moist and artfully frosted cupcakes, and a decadent cake, like her creative s’mores cake topped with torched marshmallows.
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Chef Betsy
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
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Comfort Chicken Dinner
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a Comfort Chicken Dinner with Chef Betsy In this comfort food cooking class, Chef Betsy will teach you how to prepare a three-course meal influenced by her southern roots. The meal includes roasted chicken with a side of peas and spinach, a cauliflower side, and a tasty tomato soup. The class is...
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Chef Betsy
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
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Cocktail Party Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare a cocktail party menu with Chef Betsy in Los Angeles! Want to learn how to throw the perfect summer cocktail party for all your friends? Then this is the class for you! Chef Betsy was raised in the South and has mastered the art of entertaining and comfort cooking. In this cooking class, she will...
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Chef Betsy
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
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Perfecting Pies and Tarts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make a variety of sweet pies and tarts with Chef Betsy! In this baking class, Chef Betsy will teach you how to make a variety of impressive desserts. She'll show you how to make a beautiful cherry pie, providing great tricks about how to quickly pit cherries. You'll also learn how to make a lemon chess...
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Chef Betsy
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
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Summer Cocktail Party
$50
Cooking Class
$50
Learn to make dishes perfect for a summertime party! Planning on throwing some summer parties with your friends? Why not learn to create some fun dishes to accompany refreshing cocktails!
In this Los Angeles cooking class, Chef Jen will show you how to prepare lamb chop bites and miniature versions of the classic...
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Chef Jen
Northridge
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Los Angeles Grilling!
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to grill a complete meal -- ahi, ribeye steak, veggies, and a fruit dessert! Want to avoid turning on the oven in the summertime? Is grilling still a bit daunting? In this cooking class, Chef Jen will show you how to use a grill to easily prepare every single dish on the menu!
Chef Jen will start by teaching...
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Chef Jen
Northridge
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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.