Cooking Classes in Irvine
Best Cooking Classes in Irvine for your next culinary journey
Discover the signature flavors of cuisines like Spanish, Italian, French and more with hands-on cooking classes in and around Irvine. Guided by world-class chefs, you will learn how to transform high-quality local ingredients like fresh seafood and peak produce into dynamic dishes that showcase this incredible region. From the international influences of Santa Ana to nostalgic American favorites from Anaheim, these interactive chef-led lessons highlight the magic blend of culture and quality that defines local cuisine.
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CHEF’S PLACE
A Spanish Affair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Let your culinary imagination run wild with a session honoring the flavors of Spain. A world of intriguing tastes and textures is just around the corner, thanks to this cooking class celebrating Spain's most alluring dishes. Your esteemed instructor leads an excursion of flavor featuring authentic paella, earthy...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Authentic Thai Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create an anything-but-basic Thai meal with the guidance of a professional chef. Join Chef Krong for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn the basics of Thai cooking as you prepare a flavorful meal with fresh ingredients and authentic cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll stir together tom yung kung, a spicy...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Irvine area
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Quick and Easy Puff Pastry
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the speedy secrets to making your own puff pastry. Forget spending hours labouring over a laminated dough; this cooking class shows you how you can make fresh rough puff pastry in half the time! Guided by the expert chef, you’ll combine butter and dough to make a light pastry that can be turned into sweet and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Savory Spanish Specialties
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to prepare your own paella-centered diner filled with classic Mediterranean flavors. Mediterranean masterpieces from the great Spanish cookbook take their turn on the table in this exciting in-person cooking class. Let Chef Stacy share her magical methods for making a four-course meal featuring the finest...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Mastery of Modern New American Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook up a fresh perspective on New American cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Handcraft a handful of vibrant New American dishes in this engaging and interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. Learn smart cooking techniques as you create recipes with fresh, incredible ingredients.
To start, you'll top slices of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Modern Asian Fusion
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Prepare a unique Asian meal blending flavors and spices from across the globe. Discover bold, unique flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Derrick. Explore modern recipes blending Asian, Mexican, American and European-style dishes.
Begin by crafting crispy scallion pancakes for a homestyle Asian...
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Chef Derrick
Serving the Irvine area
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Hug-in-a-Bowl British Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
If you’re looking for comfort, these bakes are the ultimate in cozy deliciousness. Discover baked goods from Great Britain at an expert chef guided cooking class. You’ll learn traditional baking techniques including creaming butter and sugar to make a light Victoria sponge and making failsafe pastry for rich steak...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Wholesome Parisian Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Timeless tastes from the City of Light make this session a memorable affair. Lovers of chic Parisian fare will swoon for this interactive cooking class, where French flavor comes to life in savory fashion! With Chef Stacy H. leading the lesson, you'll discover gourmet methods for transforming wholesome ingredients...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Brazilian Steak Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a sumptuous session with your special someone preparing a one-of-a-kind steak supper. For couples in search of a special way to spend their together time, this in-person cooking class is a unique opportunity. Work with a culinary expert as you craft your own romantic Brazilian steakhouse dinner, complete with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Handmade Pizza Basics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn each step of the process so you can make pizza completely from scratch. Discover why homemade pizza is the best kind of pizza in this engaging and interactive cooking class. Chef Kevin will show you the pizza-making process from start to finish, so you can handcraft your own pizza using your favorite...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Fresh Thai Dishes
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Get a taste of Thai cuisine in this authentic cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Krong, you'll learn how to make several Thai dishes using authentic ingredients and cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll make laab gai, a dish of ground chicken with fresh mint and spicy lime juice. Then you'll get...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Irvine area
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Explore Southeast Asian Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Join Chef Derrick and try your hand at creating a variety of Southeast Asian dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll explore the warm, savory, succulent and sweet sauces and spices used in Southeast Asian cooking as you use fresh ingredients to make beloved recipes.
Begin in Indonesia as you prepare classic...
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Chef Derrick
Serving the Irvine area
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Popular Cities We Serve Near Irvine
Fullerton
An emphasis on local community and tradition set the mood for hands-on cooking classes in Fullerton, where top-rated chefs guide you in the art of crafting dishes guaranteed to delight all palates.
Cypress
Artesian wells and rustic charm are the perfect backdrop for interactive cooking classes in Cypress. Let master chefs show you the secrets to elevated cuisine in an unbeatable, inspiring setting.
Orange
Work with world-class chefs eager to share their culinary knowledge when you book cooking classes in Orange. Take in the incredible historic architecture of this storied area while enhancing your cooking and cutlery skills with expert guidance.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Irvine
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.