Beginner Cooking Classes in Orange County

Present yourself with a new and exciting challenge by booking a reservation for a beginner cooking class in Orange County! Local chefs are eager to share their essential cooking tips, tricks and techniques for the kitchen with you. Recreate gourmet recipes from start to finish with your chef’s guidance and plate up a meal that will surely boost your confidence and satisfy cravings. Impress future dinner guests with ease and fall in love with cooking.
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Wholesome Parisian Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Timeless tastes from the City of Light make this session a memorable affair. Lovers of chic Parisian fare will swoon for this interactive cooking class, where French flavor comes to life in savory fashion! With Chef Stacy H. leading the lesson, you'll discover gourmet methods for transforming wholesome ingredients...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Springtime in the Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn timeless spring-inspired recipes. Create your own spring feast in this hands-on cooking class. You'll master marinated lamb skewers with cool, herb-infused yogurt, learn the technique for perfectly roasted carrots to bring out their natural sweetness and bring to life a fruity upside-down cake with luscious...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Irish Style Soda Bread and More
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to craft satisfying staples loved the world over. Dive right onto comforting breads from around Europe at this practical cooking class. The professional chef will pass on key skills as they guide you through mixing flour with water to create a diverse selection of breads, from Italian focaccia with a herby...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Regional French Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate the magic of traditional French cuisine. Whip up a classic French bistro-inspired menu during this dynamic cooking class. You'll receive expert guidance from a world-class chef who will teach you the technique for perfectly pan-roasted tarragon chicken with a luxurious white wine sauce. Then, refine your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Invigorating French Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add new skills to your culinary toolkit at this session dedicated to classical kitchen techniques. In this practical cooking class, you’ll taste your way through an array of dishes that characterize France in the springtime. Begin by pan-searing salmon, and use white wine to make an accompanying sauce, before...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Irresistible Homemade Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Roll up your sleeves for an afternoon of hands-on bread making. There’s nothing like the scent of freshly baked bread and in this sweet-smelling cooking class, you’ll craft a selection of irresistible bread from scratch. Get ready to prepare delightfully pungent Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread, perfect...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Afternoon Tea Highlights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own afternoon tea menu that’s perfect for celebrations. Come to this baking focussed cooking class as a beginner and you’ll leave as an expert. First, you’ll get a few tips from the chef tutor, an experienced chef, on achieving the perfect bake and then you’ll dive right into making mini pavlovas...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Iconic French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate a selection of classic French pastries. In this engaging cooking class, you'll craft a selection of irresistible French pastries from scratch. A five-star chef will be your guide, ensuring you achieve the perfect stiff peaks for mini pavlovas paired with a refreshing berry compote. Then, you'll make...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Discover Signature Antipasti
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh and flavorful antipasti that’s perfect for sharing. Explore the diverse world of Italian antipasti in this exciting cooking class. You’ll learn chef secrets in an engaging kitchen environment as you prepare fried calamari, crisp bruschetta topped with olive tapenade and creamy ricotta and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Italian Appetizers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn all about Italian antipasti. Explore the flavorful world of Italian antipasti in this immersive cooking class. A revered chef will guide you through a carefully curated menu of classic appetizers, including crispy golden fried calamari, rustic bruschetta with olive tapenade dip and irresistible mushrooms stuffed...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Food From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Say bonjour to fantastic flavors in this fun French food class. From creating rich and complex sauces to traditional French cooking techniques, this hands-on cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to create a magnificent multi-course meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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The Flavors of France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French dining becomes a home cooking phenomenon, with a bit of expert assistance. Bring a bit of posh continental style to your home dining regimen with this exceptional hands-on cooking class celebrating French cuisine. From starters and entrees to sides and desserts, your top-shelf instructor provides expertise...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cities We Serve In Orange County
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Cypress, CA
- Dana Point, CA
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- La Habra, CA
- La Palma, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Laguna Woods, CA
- Lake Forest, CA
- Los Alamitos, CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Orange, CA
- Placentia, CA
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Santa Ana, CA
- Seal Beach, CA
- Stanton, CA
- Tustin, CA
- Villa Park, CA
- Westminster, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA

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