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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Classic Southern Brunch with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make all your favorite Southern breakfast classics with Chef John. Chef John's travels to the South have allowed him to master the art of Southern cooking. In this class, you’ll learn how to apply the techniques he has learned in your own kitchen to make a hearty Southern breakfast.
A blend of sweet...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Sandwich Cookie Marathon with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn to bake classic sandwich cookies with a playful twist. Your store-bought cookie days are done now that you’re in the capable hands of Chef Clemence, a Parisian-born dessert expert who is famous for her legendary cookies. Chef Clemence brings her mastery of sweets to this three course menu of sophisticated...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pot Pies with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make hearty and delicious pot pies. Pot pies are amazing! And Chef Clemence—who trained in France and has a deep appreciation for anything buttery—will teach you the skills so you can whip up these tasty treats yourself.
During class, you’ll make a roasted chicken pot pie with a flaky crust and...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Beef Wellington 101 with Chef Gill
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the culinary secrets behind a gourmet classic, beef Wellington. Beef Wellington is a classic gourmet dish for a very good reason: It's flavorful, indulgent and elegant. Chef Gill — who has taught at the Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles for nearly a decade — will show you how to make everything that goes into a...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Showstopping Desserts
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare decadent desserts that will stop everyone in their tracks. A good meal is one thing, but dessert? That is what we all remember! Take your dessert-making skills to new heights.
Join Chef Vincent as he showcases some enchanting desserts that will not only taste amazing, but look almost too good...
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Chef Vincent
Los Angeles (Downtown)
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Empanadas! with Chef Roxana
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to whip up fresh and bite-size empanadas Empanadas and pupusas are the perfect, bite-sized treats. And Chef Roxana is a killer baker and is dedicated to using local produce to make great...
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Chef Roxana or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Buche de Noel: The Yule Log Class with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets to baking seasonal holiday favorite, the yule log Yule logs are beloved as caroling during the holidays, and now you can bring them into your home. Yule logs are a great way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. You’ll learn how to make a chiffon cake, a decadent buttercream frosting...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Modern Tarts with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to create delicious tarts! Tarts will impress just about anyone. They’re savory or sweet. And they’re the perfect size. And you can make your own that just about everyone will love during this class. During this session, you’ll craft decadent Chocolate Ganache Tarts, a savory Passionfruit Meringue...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pizza in Naples Night with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Knead and toss your own dough that you'll make into a delicious pizza pie Pizza is a beloved food. And for very good reasons: it tastes great. And now you can knead and toss your own. You’ll craft fresh, handmade crust and then add toppings to create the perfect pie. Start off by kneading and creating Traditional...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch
$65
Cooking Class
$65
SMALL CLASS
Kids ages 6 to 12 are welcome to discover how to make fresh pasta Your kids will love getting messy in the kitchen as they learn how to make their very own pasta, fresh and from scratch. They’ll learn kitchen skills and how to cook, and will maybe even impress their parents. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch with Chef John
$65
Cooking Class
$65
SMALL CLASS
Kids ages 6 to 12 are welcome to discover how to make fresh pasta Your kids will love getting messy in the kitchen as they learn how to make their very own pasta, fresh and from scratch. They’ll learn kitchen skills and how to cook, and will maybe even impress their parents. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Bread 101: Simple Breads from Scratch with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to bake and make simple and tasty breads Believe it or not, it’s relatively easy to bake bread. And this entry-level class will give you the tools to make fresh and tasty breads from scratch. You’ll learn the science of yeast, more about different wheats and flours and even a session on how to mill...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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