Cooking Classes in the Los Angeles Region
Best Cooking Classes in Los Angeles for your next culinary journey

The areas surrounding Los Angeles are home to some fine chefs who are offering up an array of flavorful cooking classes. What are you in the mood to cook? Whether it be Italian, Asian, Vegetarian or more, there is a class just for your needs and desires. Join highly esteemed chefs on a journey to a new culinary realm. You are bound to go home with valuable kitchen techniques and a very pleased palate.
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Sizzling South American - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in a sensational South American-inspired date night. Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the vibrant flavors of Latin America with this interactive cooking class. Master the art of grilling succulent steak, crafting savory pupusas and creating a zesty homemade salsa. Cap off the evening with a decadent...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Delightful Macaron Creations for Moms
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Surprise your family with homemade macarons made with love and skill. This cooking class offers a rare opportunity to master the art of creating elegant macarons. In just three hours, you'll dive into the techniques to make two delectable flavors: peach and champagne, and chocolate crème brûlée. Uncover the secrets...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Culinary Love for Mother’s Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of brunch and make Mother’s Day truly extraordinary. Surprise Mom with a restaurant-quality brunch with this exciting cooking class. Uncover the secrets to a perfectly puffed skillet soufflé pancake, enhanced by a bright lemon syrup and juicy blackberries. Create classic Eggs Benedict with silky...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Romantic Italian Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight your senses with a delicious Italian-inspired date night experience. This cooking class provides the perfect opportunity to fall in love with Italian food all over again. Learn the secrets of stirring risotto to creamy perfection and master the Tuscan technique for grilling chicken under a brick. Indulge in a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Bake and Take Bonanza
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Whip up an array of sweet treats to delight your loved ones at home. This hands-on cooking class unveils the art of creating a lavish layered cake and accompanying treats to bring home and share. Craft a berry mousse cake, perfect vanilla buttercream and create raspberry coulis. Make chocolate-covered strawberries and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Mother's Day Baking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Celebrate the special women in your life with homemade treats. Celebrate Mother's Day with a cooking class that will have you whipping up a delightful array of spring-themed treats. Learn fundamental baking techniques to craft shortcakes, meringue roses and chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Spend cherished...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in timeless elegance and flavor with your special someone. Join this French cooking class for an elegant evening of culinary delights. Learn to create classic French dishes, including tender seared scallops with a creamy lemon-chive beurre blanc and a rich potato gruyère and thyme gratin. You’ll also master...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Elevate Steak with French Flair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the essence of French cooking as you perfect your steak skills. Elevate your steak game with this French-inspired cooking class. Dive into the nuances of pan-searing steak and creating a flavorful compound butter. Uncover the methods for caramelizing onions, simmering a summer vegetable stew and mixing choux...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Flavors With Contemporary Twists
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the art of French cooking with a contemporary spin. Dive into the world of contemporary French cuisine in this exciting cooking class. Learn to balance flavors in a perfectly seared strip steak with tangy mustard sauce. Create a refreshing haricots verts salad and elevate the humble sweet potato into crispy...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Handcrafted Pie Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the world of free-form pies in this hands-on experience. Dive into a cooking class focused on the versatile galette. From savory wild mushroom to sweet berry creations, you'll master the art of rustic pastries. Learn to make lemony whipped mascarpone cream and perfect your crimping technique. Transform simple...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Greek Herb Garden
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover beloved Greek dishes in their meatless forms. Dive into a full Greek vegetarian menu in this comprehensive cooking class. Craft golden falafel from scratch, build a refreshing Greek salad and perfect aromatic lemon-oregano potatoes. Cap off your feast with a unique baklava-inspired dessert. Register today and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Bento Bliss - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the moments and flavors of an authentic Japanese date night. Spice up your date night with this immersive Japanese cooking class. Master the art of crafting perfectly seared salmon, delectable edamame, Instagram-worthy California rolls, and golden vegetable tempura. Discover the secrets of umami and take your...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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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