Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Professional chefs love teaching beginners! Everyone started somewhere, and these chefs are happiest teaching new chefs because they remember being there too. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with the help of a professional! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let a hands-on class springboard your first dive into cooking.
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Sweet Layers of Danish Bliss
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in the flaky, buttery world of Danish pastries, perfect for any occasion. Achieve mastery in the art of Danish pastry-making in this interactive cooking class. You’ll learn to laminate dough perfectly, shaping it into cream cheese Danish pockets and inviting apricot pinwheels. With expert guidance, you’ll...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Loaf Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your daily bread from basic to extraordinary. Dive into the craft of artisanal bread baking in this hands-on cooking class. Master a classic white bread, perfect a sweet cinnamon-raisin swirl and explore savory flavors with olive-rosemary wheat bread. Learn the art of homemade butter to complement your...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Savor the Taste of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the balance of bold and delicate flavors in Thai cooking. This cooking class offers an opportunity to learn the art of creating your favorite Thai dishes. Explore the balance of strong and delicate flavors that define Thai cuisine. Discover techniques for frying crispy shrimp, simmering green curry and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Springtime Spice - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plant the seeds of romance with a garden-fresh springtime dinner. Celebrate nature's awakening in this springtime cooking class. Craft a harmonious meal featuring herb-infused chicken, nutty farro studded with tender snap peas and sweet roasted carrots elevated by preserved lemons and feta. Crown your creation with an...
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Woodland Hills
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Homemade Chinese Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of creating satisfying Chinese comfort foods. Explore essential Chinese cooking techniques in this immersive cooking class. Discover the complexity of hot & sour soup, create flaky scallion pancakes and master the sweet-savory balance of honey sesame chicken. Perfect your wok skills with ginger beef and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Portuguese Flavor Foundations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Orchestrate a harmonious menu of Portuguese classics. Construct your Portuguese culinary skills from the ground up in this comprehensive cooking class. Marinate succulent piri piri chicken, form golden croquettes and assemble a refreshing fennel-orange salad. Perfect the art of custard tarts with a caramelized finish....
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Bistro Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the art of French bistro cooking for a hands-on evening. Immerse yourself in the captivating flavors of a Parisian bistro with this spring cooking class. Alongside a top-rated chef, master the art of French cuisine, from grilled asparagus to a rich goat cheese soufflé. The evening crescendos with the...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Trattoria Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Satisfy your cravings with dishes inspired by Italy. Uncover the secrets of a bustling Italian trattoria in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to pan-fry chicken piccata to golden perfection, stir up silky garlic-infused polenta and roast asparagus with a truffle twist. Cap off your meal with a velvety butterscotch...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Sauce Like an Italian Nonna
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Channel the wisdom of Italian grandmothers in your kitchen. Tap into generations of Italian wisdom in this heartwarming cooking class. Craft a soul-warming fra diavolo, blend a nonna-approved pesto vinaigrette, whip up a comforting ricotta spread and create a celebratory zabaglione. Bring the love and skill of an...
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Woodland Hills
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Artisan Pasta Making Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform simple ingredients into extraordinary pasta dishes with ease. Become a pasta virtuoso in this interactive cooking class. Master the fundamentals of dough-making, pasta-cutting techniques and the art of tortellini assembly. Discover how to amplify your creations by thoughtfully pairing them with vibrant,...
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Woodland Hills
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Caribbean Culinary Carnival
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a menu of Cuban comfort food that sings with flavor. Dive into the lively world of Cuban cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to perfectly grilled pork with tangy lime-infused onions. Create golden tostones and a refreshing mango-avocado salsa. Master the art of Cuban-style rice and...
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Woodland Hills
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French Flavor Profiles
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a menu that celebrates the best of France’s seasonal produce. This cooking class unlocks the secrets of transforming simple elements into extraordinary French dishes. Learn to coax deep flavors from onions for a classic soup, balance bitter and creamy notes in a frisée salad, infuse steak with aromatic herbs...
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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