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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Pumpkin All Around
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Autumn's essential ingredient becomes a quartet of delicious dishes. Get ready for the finest fall creations celebrating pumpkin in a hands-on cooking class featuring seasonal specialties. Chef Stacy takes to the kitchen for a session that gives your cool weather kitchen a punchy pumpkin pop!
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Mother's Day
Freshly Baked Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of Danish pastries from scratch. Master the timeless art of Danish pastry making in this intimate cooking class. You’ll work with a top-rated chef who will guide you through the process of bringing this laminated dough pastry to life, from mixing the batter to rolling out the dough and shaping. Then,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mother's Day
Classic Flavors of Mexico
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with Chef Kevin. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll explore the art of balancing bold flavors while preparing dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine using high-quality ingredients and with Chef Kevin as your guide.
Begin with a dip reminiscent of elote, a popular street...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Mother's Day
Impressive Danish Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn time-honored techniques to create heavenly Danish pastries. Practice traditional methods and harness the versatility of rich and flaky laminated dough at this skills-based cooking class. A top-notch chef will pass on a few tips and tricks as you make dough layered with butter and use it to make savory pockets...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Hot Chicken Nashville-Style
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dinner takes a distinctly Southern turn in this spicy session. Something's sizzling in the kitchen in this in-person cooking class, a celebration of hot chicken prepared in the sensational Nashville tradition. Your esteemed chef instructor will share secrets for turning ordinary chicken into a fiery favorite filled...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mother's Day
Macarons for a Festive Spring
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The sweetest French pastries come to life in a course filled with springtime joy. Learn to make your own winsome macarons just in time for spring in an in-person cooking class filled with authentic European charm. Discover how simple it is to bring these lovely bakes to your home table, with guidance from a top-tier...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mother's Day
Fine European Fusion
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore a unique fusion of European flavors from Germany to the Mediterranean. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Kevin teaches guests about iconic flavor profiles from Europe, while expertly blending traditional ingredients into robust fusion dishes.
Begin the class by preparing a savory grilled eggplant dish...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Mother's Day
Tuscan Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Love is in the air during this date night session. Bring the sultry flavors and inspiration of Tuscany into your own kitchen with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you and your partner will work together to create a one-of-a-kind feast you’ll remember for a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Parisian Specialties - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn your evening out into dining adventure in Paris with no reservations required. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to bring your sweetheart into the kitchen for a night of Parisian culinary creativity. Learn to assemble a meal filled with gourmet flavor and settle in together to enjoy the incredible...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fresh Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets of the classic macaron in this fun, interactive class. Learn how to make the macarons of your dreams in this hands-on cooking class. From the flaky sweet outer shell to the soft creamy filling, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make macarons the way the French...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Dim Sum Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create classic dim sum dishes in this chef-led experience. If you love dim sum but have no idea how to make it at home, then this is the cooking class for you. Led by a professional chef, this interactive session will teach you the basics of crafting a comprehensive dim sum menu — including...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Homemade Everyday Bread Loaves
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential techniques to bake flavorful, homemade bread with confidence and creativity. There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen and this hands-on class will help you master essential bread-making techniques, from kneading to proofing to baking to perfection. Perfect sweet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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.