Beginner Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Sometimes it seems like everybody else knows how to cook. They likely learned from a great chef along the way, whether it was a parent or a friend. Well, you can take your culinary education to the next level: learn from a professional chef. Some of the best chefs in America live in LA, and there are plenty of Los Angeles area cooking classes perfect for beginners. Sign up today and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day
Upscale Italian Flavors
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Take a gourmet approach to Italian dining with a selection of deliciously imaginative dishes. Step beyond the Italian dishes you know and love and try a tasty adventure in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Seyhan. You'll assemble a menu filled with thoughtful, elegant fare, where every dish is infused with...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day
Classic Italian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare your favorite Italian recipes. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this cooking class. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to make a variety of delicious Italian recipes you can recreate at home. Start with a refreshing tomato caprese prepared with fresh mozzarella. Your main entrée is...
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Distinctive Tastes of Thailand
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thailand at this interactive cooking session led by Chef Marc V. or Resident Chef. Learn something new in a fun environment with this hands-on cooking class led by experienced Chef Marc V. With an professional by your side, you will be confident in crafting a Thai menu in no...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Perfecting Beef Wellington
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Pierre and learn the secrets behind making the British classic, beef Wellington. Chef Pierre was born in France and studied cooking there for 12 years. In this cooking class, he will show you how to prepare the perfect beef Wellington, as well as teaching you some important tricks of the trade.
Begin by...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a show-stopping Latin-inspired meal with help from a professional. Join Chef Rick in this interactive cooking class where you’ll create a four-course Latin-inspired meal from beginning to end with instruction and advice from a world-class professional.
You’ll start by learning how to make tortilla...
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Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Classic Mexican Street Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come see how easy it is to recreate a Mexican feast in your own home! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca, you'll learn how to make a few Mexican street food dishes packed with exciting ingredients and authentic flavor.
You'll start by hand-frying your own crispy taco shells and then filling them with...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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SMALL CLASS
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Impress your dinner guests with fundamental Chinese culinary techniques In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn how to create authentic Chinese cuisine from an expert chef. From special cutting techniques to pickling vegetables, this hands-on class will teach you everything you need to create a delicious Chinese...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Explore the exquisite flavors of a classic Lebanese mezze with a plant-based twist. During this engaging cooking class, Chef Jackie will guide you into the secrets of making authentic Eastern Mediterranean dishes. She’ll help you prepare a delicious 100% plant-based Lebanese menu.
You’ll start by preparing two...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Asian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make your favorite Asian restaurant selections at home. This cooking class explores the flavors and textures of traditional Asian cuisine. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to prepare several favorite Asian recipes. Start with spicy Thai chicken lettuce wraps with butter lettuce and sweet chili sauce....
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Specialties From Turkey
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Taste the irresistible charm of the Mediterranean in a menu of savory regional recipes. This hands-on cooking class from Chef Seyhan brings the savory magic of Turkish dining to your home table. Prepare an array of authentic dishes, each with its own distinctive personality.
In this exciting lesson, you'll shred...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
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