Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Best Cooking Classes in Los Angeles for your next culinary journey
There is an unbelievable choice of cooking classes in Los Angeles to suit diners of all tastes and preferences. Learn the basics of fresh Italian pasta in the Hollywood Area, discover recipes that will empower your mind in Downtown Los Angeles, master the perfect steakhouse sear in the Mid-City area or indulge in a Casablanca romance with your loved one in Simi Valley. Cooking lessons in Los Angeles are led by an experienced local chef who will send you home with a new arsenal of skills to impress your future dinner guests. Whether you’re in Pasadena, Santa Monica, Culver City, Thousand Oaks or West Los Angeles, there’s an experience in the City of Angels for you. Book a cooking class in Los Angeles today and see for yourself!
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Seasonal French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a simple and flavorful French feast in this fun date night cooking class. Under the guidance of an esteemed chef, you will prepare a three-course meal using traditional techniques and local ingredients. Learn how to slow-roast a tender chicken, simmer a tarragon cream sauce, whip up a crunchy frisée salad with...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Master Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secrets of crafting perfect croissants from scratch. Step into our three-hour cooking class and discover the art of crafting croissants from scratch. Led by our expert chef, you’ll create a savory croissant with roasted leeks and gruyère cheese, along with a classic pain au chocolat filled with rich...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Thanksgiving Table for Everyone
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the comfort of Thanksgiving with a fresh style. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a modern Thanksgiving cooking class filled with festive flavors. Cook turchetta, a juicy porchetta-style turkey breast, then prepare roasted green beans with sweet...
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Woodland Hills
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Italian Comfort Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience romance and flavor in a hands-on Italian cooking celebration. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a date night cooking class filled with Italian classics. Begin with shrimp scampi served over homemade spaghetti, brighten the menu with a salad of shaved...
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Woodland Hills
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Seasonal Macaron Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master autumn flavors with pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, plus pumpkin-brandy buttercream, in our class. Indulge in the sweetness of fall with our 3-hour macaron cooking class, featuring autumnal flavors. The chef instructor will guide you through creating two delightful types, pecan pie, and gingersnap macarons...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Tuscan Steak Dinner Experience - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy romance, flavor and fun in a Tuscan cooking class. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a Tuscan-inspired date night cooking class. Start with a pan-roasted steak accented by capers, fresh arugula and Parmesan. Hand-roll pasta dough and transform it into...
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Woodland Hills
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Indian Comfort Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate aromatic dishes and bold Indian flavors. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a cooking class that brings out the bold spirit of Indian cuisine. Begin with chicken tikka masala simmered in rich sauce with basmati rice, then prepare roasted eggplant...
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A Seasonal French Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy rustic French dishes that celebrate autumn’s bounty. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a French-inspired autumn cooking class. You’ll create a bistro-worthy menu starting with garlic-rosemary steak finished in a savory red wine sauce, followed by a...
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Woodland Hills
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Mastering French Pastries Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of laminating dough and craft turnovers, palmier cookies, and the perfect Kouign-Amann. Most French pastries start with a single dough. In this 3-hour cooking class, learn how to transform it into delicate, flaky layers. The laminating process will be covered, followed by creative tasks such as filling...
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Woodland Hills
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Luxurious Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create luxurious steakhouse meal with perfect steak, shrimp cocktail and chocolate lava cake. Elevate a classic steakhouse meal with a Date Night cooking class! You and your partner will master the art of perfectly searing a steak, crafting a boozy compound butter, and preparing a classic shrimp cocktail. The...
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Woodland Hills
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Autumn Treats - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create festive autumn treats with your family, decorate cupcakes, make cake pops, and caramel apples. Celebrate the season with our family-friendly cooking class, designed to inspire creativity and make sweet treats. Join in as the chef instructor guides you and your little ones through creating three delightful...
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Woodland Hills
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Mastering Apple Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to make apple pie with caramel filling and lattice top in this cooking class Elevate your apple pie in this cooking class with a delicious upgrade! The chef instructor will teach you to craft a flaky pie crust from scratch and create an apple filling enhanced with salted caramel. You'll also master the art of...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
How much do cooking classes in Los Angeles cost?
The cost of cooking classes depends on the chef, event, and group size. Starting prices are listed on each class page, but final pricing is determined by a tiered structure based on your group size, along with any applicable fees or optional add-ons included in your selected class. Generally, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
Experiencing a cooking class with your significant other, best friends, family or colleagues is a great way to have an amazing time you’ll never forget. Cooking classes are ideal for cooks of all abilities, from fundamental courses for beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced for experienced cooks looking to enhance their talents. With kids, teens and family fun sessions, cooks of practically any age can get in on the fun and develop skills they can build on. From celebrating birthdays and anniversaries to enjoying romantic date nights and energizing team building moments among coworkers, there are cooking lessons that cover every occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Expect to have an incredible time connecting with friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues. You'll find your culinary class to be a casual setting that inspires and encourages culinary creativity among you and your fellow students. Everything you need to create your chosen menu is provided, including all ingredients and tools required. Enjoy step-by-step instruction from a top shelf local cook with a talent for helping others reach their potential and discover the joy of food prep. You'll even have time to enjoy the dishes you've prepared with everyone in your class.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master fundamentals like knifing techniques and choosing the right tools for the kitchen task at hand, as well as more advanced techniques such as handmade pasta prep and expert-level sushi creation. Pick up time-honored methods from global cuisines and explore the principles of modern gastronomy. Every session helps sharpen your talents, whether you're acquiring skills for preparing Korean favorites like the menu at Baroo or honing your sensibilities for specialty seafood like Loreto offers.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Taking a cooking class provides a menu of invaluable benefits, from developing confidence in the kitchen to expanding your possibilities for delicious dining to forging bonds with fellow foodies. Explore the background of some of your favorite international dishes while working with a first-rate local chef servicing Echo Lake, Venice and beyond. With every class, you'll add new skills and knowledge to your repertoire. You’ll have an amazing time and walk away with great memories made alongside friends, family, or coworkers.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The top cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from farm-to-table specialties to international classics. Courses in Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific let you bring some of the best global dishes to your table, while specialty sessions in desserts, bread making, sushi making, pasta making, and BBQ help you hone in on specific techniques. You'll also find the best cooking classes for creating full holiday meals, conjuring steakhouse menus and preparing your favorite sushi creations.
Where do the classes take place?
Los Angeles cooking classes take place in a variety of locales, including the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. Many choose to have the chef bring all of the ingredients and equipment necessary to conduct the class in your home kitchen or office space for an experience that personalizes the gourmet fun. From Italian culinary classes in Westwood to Vietnamese cooking courses in Los Feliz, you'll find a venue image and driving map on every listing to get you headed in the right direction.
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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
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