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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Canning 101: Jams, Preserves and Pickles with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the fundamentals of canning and preserving with Chef Clemence! With springtime officially here, the markets are beginning to fill with an abundance of warm-weather produce, making this the ideal time to discover how to preserve ripe seasonal fruits and vegetables. In this cooking class, you'll learn how simple...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Holidays Pies and Tarts With Chef Eric
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Unleash the flavors of the most festive season with Chef Eric. Relish the excitement that comes with making your own pies and tarts in an environment that promotes fun and cooperation. You will also learn Chef Eric’s special tips and tricks to ensure that your crust compliments each of your sweet creations...
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Chef Eric C.
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
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Bread Making Fundamentals With Chef Eric
$125
Cooking Class
$125
From barbecues to elegant dinners, learn to make bread for every occasion! Have you always been interested in baking bread from scratch? Chef Eric is excited to share his knowledge on the basics of bread baking, and the proper jams and jellies to pair each bread creation.
Your experience begins with a classic...
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Chef Eric C.
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
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Five Make Ahead Meals with Chef Clemence
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Explore a sumptuous three-course menu of convenient gourmet meals. Whether you have a busy lifestyle or would simply like to learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in an expedient manner, Chef Clemence has assembled a custom menu that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy smiles around your table as you...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Hearty Soups and Stews with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring home the taste of homemade soups and stews with Chef Clemence! If you have ever been curious about what goes into preparing this luscious fare, you now have the opportunity to learn the exact amount of each ingredient as well as the variety of cooking methods necessary to ensure a toothsome experience for your...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Favorite Fall Desserts with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Usher in the sweet flavors of the season with a decadent dessert menu. Chef Clemence has had a passion for confections since she was a child and has refined her skills as a pâtissier over the years. In a warm and welcoming environment, she expertly guides you through the baking process so that each sweet that you...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Smart, Weekly Meal Planning
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to create a wholesome and delicious week of meals with three proteins and whole fruits and vegetables. If you want to learn how to plan your meals for the week using simple ingredients while eliminating food waste, this comprehensive class designed by Chef Carolina is perfect for you. Chef Carolina will...
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Chef Carolina
Culver City (Blanco - Culver Crest)
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Elegant Easter Brunch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to prepare a perfect Easter brunch with Chef V! Delight in the joys of spring with this elegant and modern Easter menu suitable for brunch or dinner. You'll learn an array of useful culinary skills and techniques through Chef V's contagious passion for cooking.
This class covers a delightful menu...
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Chef V or Local Host
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
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SMALL CLASS
Provencal French Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to cook a luscious, French-inspired dishes with Chef Cathy. In this class, Chef Cathy will guide you through the preparation of a spring feast with a hint of Provencal flair. Chef Cathy is a European trained chef who specializes in a range of European cuisines and her fresh, seasonal menu is brimming with...
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Chef Cathy
El Segundo
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North and West African Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Unlock the secrets to making dynamic North and West African cuisine from a top chef. After taking this class, you’ll be able to whip up Paleo and gluten-free North and West African cuisine with ingredients plucked straight from the farmer’s market. Chef Afia, a native of Ghana, will teach you how to make healthy,...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Fresh Pasta and Spring Sauces with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to create delicious spring pasta dishes with Chef Clemence! Prepare your tastebuds for an acapella of Italian flavor as your embark on a true culinary journey. Learn to make your own sauces from scratch and pair them with your choice of fresh and dried pastas. Chef Clemence guides you through the creation of...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Seafood Skills with Chef Gill
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to create restaurant-quality seafood at home with Chef Gill! While seafood can be intimidating to take on at home, this class led by Chef Gill will give you the skills and confidence to source and cook fresh and nourishing seafood meals at home.
In this class, you'll learn an array of bright and beautiful...
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Chef Gill or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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