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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CHEF’S PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
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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New England Dishes to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace traditional techniques and modern twists to make a New England-inspired feast. Discover the incomparable taste of fresh seafood in this practical cooking class. A chef tutor with a passion for seafood will guide you through making fresh crab cakes that are served with a zingy aioli and buttermilk coleslaw....
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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New England Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare New England comfort food. Channel the open air and free spirit of coastal New England in this hands-on cooking class. An esteemed chef will guide you through a delicious regional menu, starting with crispy crab cakes served alongside a tangy homemade aioli. Then, whip up a ridiculously creamy...
Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Light Bites From Japan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a stroll through Tokyo’s favorite street foods. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own Japanese quick bites then this is the cooking class for you. Working with an experienced chef, you’ll pick up authentic Japanese techniques as you make a selection of dishes and sauces, from chicken yakitori with a yuzu...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Spring Dinner Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Nourish the soul with a fresh dinner of spring favorites. Discover the best of the new season’s produce with an insightful cooking class dedicated to the finest spring has to offer. You’ll cook marinated lamb skewers and prepare sides of carrots roasted with preserved lemons and farro grain with sweet peas. Then,...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Vibrant Spanish Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold Spanish flavors in this hands-on session. Rustic and bold Spanish flavors are on the menu in this immersive cooking class. This chef-led session will teach you the fundamentals of crafting delectable Spanish cuisine, from juicy roasted pork loin topped with smoky romesco sauce to classic roast potatoes...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Muy Especial Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make tacos from scratch using authentic techniques. Get hands-on at a cooking class dedicated to crispy shells, fresh salsa and tasty fillings a.k.a perfect tacos. Guided by the chef instructor, you’ll discover traditional methods to make tortillas and transform them into a collection of tacos. From...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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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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