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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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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Seafood Favorites
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make popular seafood dishes in Los Angeles! In this seafood cooking class, Chef Jen will teach you how to make some classic seafood dishes! You'll learn to prepare scallops and cioppino, a fish stew laden with a bounty of seafood. You'll also cook herb-crusted sea scallops and a delicious dessert -- a fruity...
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Chef Jen
Northridge
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Authentic Gumbo
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn to prepare authentic gumbo, Creole-style! In this Creole cooking class, Chef Tené will teach you to prepare the classic shrimp and sausage stew, gumbo. Starting with a brown roux (the Chef will teach you the difference between a brown and white roux), you'll build your gumbo from the bottom up. You'll also...
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Verified Chef
Chef Tené
Serving the Los Angeles area
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SMALL CLASS
Meatless Mondays
$115
Cooking Class
$115
SMALL CLASS
Learn a variety of delicious meatless dishes and join the Meatless Monday revolution! In this vegetarian cooking class series, Chef Stephanie will offer a rotating list of vegan and vegetarian classes every Monday. With recipes including veggie burgers, whole grains, and killer salads, these classes will satisfy all...
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Chef Stephanie
Los Angeles (Venice)
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Shrimp Étoufée
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the New Orleans classic, shrimp étoufée, and a variety of dishes to go alongside! In this Cajun cooking class, Chef Tené will teach you to prepare the New Orleans classic dish shrimp étoufée, along with a variety of regional sides: grits, fried okra salad, and black-eyed peas. For dessert you'll learn to...
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Chef Tené
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Southern Favorites
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to prepare a delicious feast of Southern favorites. In this Southern cooking class, you'll learn to make the popular dish braised (or 'smothered') chicken thighs, and a variety of sides -- macaroni and cheese (which Chef Tené spices up with gruyère cheese), sautéed sugar snap peas, and easy homemade dinner...
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Chef Tené
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Fried Chicken Dinner
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to prepare delicious and juicy buttermilk fried chicken and sides in Los Angeles. In this Southern cooking class, you'll learn to make your own buttermilk fried chicken and delicious sides. Chef Tené will teach you the art of making perfectly juicy fried chicken, as well as greens (she combines collards and...
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Chef Tené
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Contemporary Comfort Foods
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to prepare healthier versions of the recipes we love! In this comfort foods cooking class, Chef Jen will teach you to prepare a healthier and lighter version of a favorite comfort food, chicken pot pie. Replacing butter crust with phyllo dough and heavy cream with Mexican crema, you'll see that you don't need...
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Los Angeles
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.