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
Summer's Best Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with light, fruity and decadent desserts perfect for warm days. Summer is the perfect time for light, refreshing and indulgent desserts and in this hands-on cooking class, you will create a trio of sweet treats that highlight the season’s best flavors. From creamy, fruit-topped delights to rich,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
Baked Goods: Kids’ Edition
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give them the skills to prepare their favorite sweet and savory baked goods at home. Watch your young chef bloom in this fun five-day cooking class series. Kids ages 7-11 will gain hands-on experience with instruction from an expert pastry chef with kid-approved recipes like muffins, pizza, bread and cakes. Daily...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Wings For Dad - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Give the big guy a treat he'll treasure with this fiery family celebration. You'll have a high-flying time commemorating Dad on his special day with this lively hands-on cooking class for the whole family. Bring your youngest and oldest chefs into the kitchen to craft their best take on chicken wings, a saucy and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Teens Cooking Series
4-Day Teen Gourmet Bootcamp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens learn essential skills from pasta-making to cake decorating in this five-day culinary workshop. This four-day cooking class boot camp introduces teens 12 and older to the world of gourmet cooking through hands-on experience. Students will learn essential techniques like pasta rolling, sauce making, baking and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Pizza Perfection Three Ways
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Master the art of pizza-making from dough to delectable dessert creations. Explore pizza's versatility with this cooking class featuring a pizza kit. Begin by mastering perfect pizza dough, the foundation of any great pie. Create a carbonara-style pizza, blending creamy textures with savory flavors. Delve into...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Moroccan Spice Soirée - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unveil the secrets of Moroccan cooking, blending aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. Taste the allure of Moroccan cuisine in this engaging date night cooking class. Start with a zesty orange salad accented by mint and olives. Then, delve into preparing roasted chicken enriched with caramelized onions and preserved...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Savoring Spanish With Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Spain's rich culinary traditions through hands-on preparation of iconic dishes. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Spain with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic chicken and chorizo paella, mastering the art of layering flavors in this iconic dish. Complement your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Father's Day Steak Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill up the best steak for the best dad in the world! Sizzle and chill. Nothing says "world’s best dad" like a world-class meal! In this cooking class, you’ll learn to make a perfectly seared steak paired with flavorful compound butter and tasty sides. For dessert, break out the whiskey for a decadent Manhattan...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet and Savory - Kids' Baking Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Enjoy a tasty mix of baked delights. Help your child discover their inner chef with this four-day summer cooking class series! This hands-on series will help your future foodie become more creative and confident in the kitchen as they mix muffin batter, knead dough and make tasty cakes. They’ll learn essential...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Put a smile on the faces of the men in your life with special delicacies. Celebrate Father’s Day with wings! It's a family affair in this fun cooking class as you learn how to create flavorful, juicy wings. There will also be a pizza bar that chefs of all ages are sure to love. End class on a sweet note with sweet...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
Elevated Cuisine - Teens' Summer Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
This is for teens ready to impress with serious skills. This four-day cooking class series lets teens refine their culinary skills through diverse recipes. Under the guidance of a five-star chef, your teen will develop advanced techniques while enhancing kitchen confidence and explore impressive dishes beyond the...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
An International Week in the Kitchen
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Fuel their creativity with international dishes, like sushi, pasta and fried rice, that they'll love. Designed for future foodies ages 7–11, this five-day cooking class series offers a hands-on exploration of world cuisine. Guided by a top-tier chef, students will build culinary skills while preparing international...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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
