Cooking Class - From the Portuguese Kitchen - Costa Mesa

43 reviews

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What You’ll Do

Celebrate the flavorful traditions of one of Europe's most intriguing culinary cultures.

The unique heritage of Portuguese cuisine comes to life in this hands-on cooking class. Learn how African, French and Spanish influences blend to create distinctive flavors and textures. You'll create four dishes, beginning with spice-infused chicken piri piri. Prepare a batch of crisp and tender potato croquettes, then combine Brussels sprouts and zesty chorizo. For dessert, learn the magic of baking indulgent custard tarts.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
Labels Baking, Couples, Gourmet, Group, Singles
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef

43 reviews

Having Chef Jessica and world-class resident chefs instructing in the kitchen means something delicious is on its way. Their abiding attention to detail and love of craftsmanship transforms every session into an occasion worth celebrating. Whether teaching regional recipes from renowned culinary cultures or refining time-honored gourmet techniques, Chef Jessica and team are on board to ensure a refined experience for their guests.

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What You’ll Do

Celebrate the flavorful traditions of one of Europe's most intriguing culinary cultures.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
Labels Baking, Couples, Gourmet, Group, Singles
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

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Tiffany

31 Mar 2025

My husband and I had a great time learning how to make pasta with Chef Cuong and his team of wonderful assistants. We look forward to trying the recipes at home! Thanks for a FUN time!

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Sasha

18 Mar 2025

A bit too fast and not enough time to ask question. I wish the duration is longer.

George

02 Mar 2025

Experience would have been better if there cooking was not divided up among 4 people. The cooking is dramatically diminished when you have to divide up the cooking among 4 individuals. It not quite fair considering each person paid $100 for the experience. I did not pay to watch other people cook for me.

Maria T

23 Dec 2024

Class was informative and fun. My only suggestion is that participants should receive the recipes at the end of class.

Vickie

17 Dec 2024

She’s great!

Jennie and Dave

16 Oct 2024

The resident chef was informative, enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and fun!! My complaints are that it was very expensive and the food was cold when we ate it. The food was fun to make and we learned a lot.

Jennifer

30 Sep 2024

Fun class! Wished we could have brought wine or had some soft music playing in the background but it was a fun class!

Yesenia

16 Sep 2024

The meal was okay. Our burner didn’t work well so our stake didn’t sear. The marketing said there would be coffee, water and tea. There was little cups of water that are given at a doctors office which isn’t appropriate when one pays $100 per person. Also—14 people in such a small setting isn’t ideal either. The room is better for 4 couples so we all have sufficient space. I’m disappointed to say the least

Brenna

16 Sep 2024

Chef Bill (I think that was his name) was so much fun! We loved his jokes and his personality made the class really easy to follow along

Osvaldo

10 Sep 2024

We had a different Chef. Vietnamese guy and he was great! Great things about this experience: 1- Learned new cooking techniques 2- Chef was super attentive and answered all questions asked 3- smooth process Things I would've liked instead: 1- I would've preferred being in a group of two instead of four to get more hands on experience. 2- correct ingredients.

eugenia

04 Aug 2024

Great class! Definitely recommend.

Michael

23 May 2024

Chef Bill was fantastic! Super helpful and funny. I would definitely do another class in the future! Great experience

Niti

12 May 2024

Yes, great class but the chef was changed last minute.

diane lang

20 Apr 2024

Jessica was very prepared and the class was well administered.

Carolyn

19 Mar 2024

Great experience, will definitely take other classes offered!

Alexander

13 Feb 2024

This class was misrepresented as steak and gnocchi when, in reality, they hid the fact that it was risotto and Chicken thigh. On top of that, we had to share a cooking station with another couple and were given a single piece of chicken each to eat. For the price, I would never recommend doing this class. Maybe if they paid you, it would be worth it, but I would tell anyone considering doing this to do it at home with the help of a YouTube video. It will be more romantic, and you'll actually cook what you plan, not some random meal that was hidden in the website.

Braulio Estrada

12 Dec 2023

extremely fun and delicious

Aiying Sun

08 Dec 2023

Did not provide clean instructions. She only paid attention to some participants. Our group is almost totally ignored. Meal was good.

Nhung

26 Nov 2023

Chef Randy was knowledgeable and made the class very fun.

Anita

21 Nov 2023

What a fun experience! Fun environment, perfect pace, and a great chef to lead us newbie sous chefs! Ivy was fantastic! Looking forward to signing up for more booking experiences!

Blueboard

20 Nov 2023

Great. Amazing chef

Julia

14 Nov 2023

Jessica was awesome ? we will be back for more classes

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Bob

06 Oct 2023

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

Jay

06 Oct 2023

The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.

Anne

06 Oct 2023

Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!

Beverly

06 Oct 2023

Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!

Nicole

06 Oct 2023

Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!

Kerry

06 Oct 2023

I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!

Aimee

06 Oct 2023

Great class! So delish!

Sonda

06 Oct 2023

Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.

Beth

06 Oct 2023

Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.

Lisa

06 Oct 2023

Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!

Kelli

06 Oct 2023

I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!

Britten

06 Oct 2023

Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.

Laura

06 Oct 2023

Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.

Frederick

06 Oct 2023

I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.

Heather

06 Oct 2023

This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.

Tiffany

06 Oct 2023

My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.

Marianne

06 Oct 2023

It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!

Chrysanna

06 Oct 2023

Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.

Cooking Class - From the Portuguese Kitchen - Costa Mesa

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