Beginner Cooking Classes in Newport Beach
Elevate your cooking skills with beginner cooking classes in Newport Beach. Dive into an immersive experience taught by expert chefs to master the basics of cooking. Develop knife skills, learn about kitchen safety and learn techniques to cook an easy meal at home. Start a culinary foundation that provides you with confidence and independence to last a lifetime. Book a beginner cooking class today to start your new journey in the kitchen.
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First-Rate Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The fun, flavorful possibilities of a true Asian classic are on the menu. Turn your dining room into a ramen house with this fun hands-on cooking class featuring one of Japan's most familiar creations. Work with a first-rate local chef to learn how combining seasonings and textures results in a comfort dish worth...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Authentic Homemade Japanese
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the basics of authentic Japanese cuisine. Explore bold Far Eastern flavors in this immersive chef-led cooking class. You'll start by embracing the spicy-sweet complexity of shrimp and pork gyoza with a sharp ginger soy sauce. Then, perfect your deep-frying technique as you prepare crisp vegetable tempura paired...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Spotlight on Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
With a focus on fresh and feisty ingredients, this session is a fiesta of flavor. Prepare a feast for the senses with this immersive cooking class that’s just like a trip to sunny Spain. Begin by making roasted pork loin with a romesco sauce made from peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Combine with herby...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Impressive Danish Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn time-honored techniques to create heavenly Danish pastries. Practice traditional methods and harness the versatility of rich and flaky laminated dough at this skills-based cooking class. A top-notch chef will pass on a few tips and tricks as you make dough layered with butter and use it to make savory pockets...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Traditional Street-Style Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Satisfy your taco cravings with street-style tacos made from scratch. Serve up authentic street-style tacos in this exciting cooking class! You’ll learn the secrets behind bold Mexican flavors, from tacos al pastor with juicy marinated pork to zesty chipotle-lime shrimp tacos, perfect for seafood lovers. Plus,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Freshly Baked Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of Danish pastries from scratch. Master the timeless art of Danish pastry making in this intimate cooking class. You’ll work with a top-rated chef who will guide you through the process of bringing this laminated dough pastry to life, from mixing the batter to rolling out the dough and shaping. Then,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Knead and Bake the Perfect Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the satisfaction of making bakery-quality bread from scratch. Bread baking is both an art and a science and this cooking class will show you how to master both. You will explore different types of dough, learn proper kneading and shaping techniques and understand the secrets to achieving the perfect rise....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Tantalizing Taste of Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become an expert at making authentic Thai food. If learning how to make delicious Thai food is on your agenda, then this cooking class is for you. With a highly skilled chef working with you from start to finish you'll craft a selection of inviting dishes, including the classic Thai green curry and pad thai, you'll...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Homemade Everyday Bread Loaves
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential techniques to bake flavorful, homemade bread with confidence and creativity. There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen and this hands-on class will help you master essential bread-making techniques, from kneading to proofing to baking to perfection. Perfect sweet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Spice Up Chinese Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the techniques behind iconic Chinese recipes that will impress your taste buds. Explore the vibrant flavors of Chinese favorites in this cooking class! Make comforting hot & sour soup and crispy homemade scallion pancakes. Dive into the sweet and savory honey sesame chicken and finish up with a savory ginger...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Chop confidently, perfecting your knife skills in a mastery workshop. Take a hands-on cooking class for the Knife Skills Mastery program to transform your cooking skills. Master fundamental knife skills and learn how to slice, dice and chop with precision. You will become more confident and efficient in the kitchen...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Portugal's Culinary Soul
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover Portugal’s signature flavors with a hands-on journey through its rich food traditions. Experience the warmth and vibrancy of Portuguese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. You will master a variety of cooking techniques as you explore the country’s signature flavors—smoky spice, briny depth and...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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