Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Best Cooking Classes in Santa Monica for your next culinary journey
Learn to cook the variety that describes Santa Monica: hearty American favorites, Japanese delicacies, vegetarian fare and more. Esteemed local chefs offer intimate, personalized experiences that will wow you as much as the beaches. Book one of these hands-on Santa Monica cooking classes today!
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SMALL CLASS
Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamental skills of making pasta from scratch from a true pasta-making master. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta by hand as well as delicious homemade sauces with Chef Luana. Born and raised in Ascoli Piceno, among the rolling hills of the Marche region of...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Available Today
Flavors of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the flavors and techniques of Thai cuisine to create the perfect meal to share. Who needs takeout when you can easily create Thai dishes at home with a Thai cooking class? Work with a top chef and learn the secrets of combining aromatic herbs and spices with seasonal ingredients to create the flavors that make...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Plant-Based Party Bites
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to craft some fun bite-sized foods to enjoy the poolside or outdoorsy gatherings with friends. Impress your party guests this summer with new cooking skills learned in a poolside plant-based bites cooking class led by a gourmet Chef Jackie. In this hands-on lesson, you'll discover essential cooking tips and...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Dishes From Plants to Plates
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Bring plant-based cuisine to life with bold flavors and expert techniques. Explore the world of plant-based cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cregg. Learn how to create hearty, satisfying dishes without using animal products.
Start with vibrant vegan summer rolls, focusing on knife techniques for...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Spanish Tapas With a Twist
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create a sensational Spanish tapas tasting menu that delivers one wave of flavor after another. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to construct a beautiful Spanish-style tasting menu featuring five traditional tapas with a few fun added twists.
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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HIGH DEMAND
Italian Steakhouse
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a lavish Italian feast worthy of a swanky steakhouse! In this class, Chef Francesca shares her Italian heritage and years of cooking experience to bring you an authentic Italian culinary adventure in which you'll learn an array of valuable culinary skills.
Your hands-on class begins with an iconic Italian...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Italian Trattoria
$160
Cooking Class
$160
Master time-honored cooking skills and crowd-pleasing Italian dishes with Chef David. Transport yourself to Italy with this hands-on cooking class where you'll practice traditional techniques and use fresh, high-quality ingredients to make mouthwatering, classic Italian dishes.
First, you'll layer tomatoes with...
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Verified Chef
Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Handmade Pastry Creations
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore pastries three ways under the guidance of a five-star chef. This hands-on cooking class celebrates dough in all its delicious forms, from flaky biscuits to cinnamon treats topped with indulgent frosting. With a highly skilled chef leading you, you’ll master dough-making essentials before crafting three...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
French Asian Fusion
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Pierre in creating a unique symphony of two celebrated and symbolic cuisines. In this hands-on class, Chef Pierre will lead you in fusing French and Asian cuisines heightening ingredient-focused dishes, refined presentation and healthful emphasis. The refined flavors of French cuisine combined with diverse...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Simply Mediterranean
$160
Cooking Class
$160
Combine seasonal ingredients with basic techniques for an authentic Mediterranean cooking experience. With Chef David as your gastronomy guide, you will gain culinary confidence and find your new favorite dish with regional recipes like fattoush and gyros.
First, chop and mix crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and...
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Verified Chef
Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mediterranean Comfort Food
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy a sunny, soul-warming taste of the Mediterranean in this culinary experience with Chef Iain. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you'll learn how to recreate the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking in your own kitchen and discover the comfort foods of a region known for having one of the healthiest...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.