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
Italian Sauces Nonna's Way
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the secrets behind Italy’s most beloved sauces in this hands-on cooking class. In every Italian grandmother’s kitchen, sauces are the soul of the mealandthis cooking class will guide you through traditional methods of creating rich, flavorful sauces that transform simple ingredients into something...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Bold & Fresh Vietnamese Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the bold, fresh flavors of Vietnam with fragrant herbs, vibrant spices and balanced textures. Vietnamese cuisine is all about contrast—crisp and tender, cool and fiery—and in this hands-on cooking class, you will practice key techniques like rolling, grilling and assembling flavorful spring rolls,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to perfectly fried chicken and traditional southern side dishes. Few things say Southern hospitality like a plate of crispy fried chicken and this cooking class covers everything from seasoning to frying, ensuring each bite is flavorful and crunchy. You will round out your meal with tender greens,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Classic Dishes With a French Flair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the time-honored techniques of French cuisine and create a memorable meal from scratch. Take a delicious trip to France, minus the long flight and travel hassle, with this hands-on cooking class, where you will learn timeless techniques and bold flavors. You will start with a rich and comforting French onion...
Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Traditional Tuscan Tastes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of Tuscan cooking and bring Italy’s rich flavors to your date night. Love and steak are a perfect match and in this Tuscan-inspired cooking class, you and your partner will cook up both. Sizzle a tender, juicy steak, prepare pillowy gnocchi and build the perfect bruschetta with rich olive tapenade....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Secrets From Nonna’s Italian Sauce Pot
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn time-honored techniques for crafting rich, flavorful Italian sauces just like Nonna’s. Step into an Italian grandmother’s kitchen and learn the secrets behind her beloved sauces with this cooking class. From spicy, rich tomato flavors to fragrant herb-infused dressings, you will master creating balanced,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Springtime-Infused Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets of fresh herbs and seasonal produce in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Romance is in bloom with this spring-inspired date night cooking class. Using the season’s best ingredients, you and your partner will create a menu bursting with flavor, color and freshness. Crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs and...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Golden Fried Chicken From the South
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master crispy, juicy chicken and classic southern flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Experience the comfort and tradition of the South as you master classic fried chicken in this hands-on class. You will learn how to achieve the perfect crispy, golden crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Pair it with...
Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mother's Day
Artisanal Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mastering the techniques of pasta making. In this cooking class, you'll become somewhat of a pasta-making expert. There's something rustic about making your own pasta from scratch. A chef will take you through the steps to making your dough, then you'll knead, roll and cut it into your desired shapes. Get ready to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Sweet & Savory Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create perfectly crisp, golden pastries with both sweet and savory fillings. Flaky, buttery and endlessly versatile, croissants are the ultimate pastry for both sweet and savory cravings that you'll make in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the art of crafting classic croissant dough, mastering delicate...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Savoring La Vie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bon Appétit! A French Cooking Class for Couples Experience a romantic French-inspired cooking class, guided by a top-rated expert chef. Together, you'll master the art of searing succulent scallops with a perfect golden crust, paired with a tangy beurre blanc sauce. Learn to create a layered potato gratin with...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Springtime Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season while cooking together in a cozy setting. Spring is in the air and there's no better way to celebrate than with a romantic cooking class. This hands-on class highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients that capture the essence of the season. From tender herbs to bright...
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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
