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!
CHEF’S PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Crafting the Best Italian Plates
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Revel in a hands on culinary journey through Italy's most beloved dishes. Chef Stacy will take you on an exciting adventure through Italy's bold flavors with this extraordinary cooking class experience. Along the way, you'll explore rich Italian cuisine pairings, like sharp cheese with sweet balsamic and perfectly...
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Chef Stacy H.
Orange County
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CHEF’S PLACE
Traditional Asian Fare With Sushi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy hands-on experience making Asian menu featuring sushi. This cooking class is the ultimate escape to Asian cuisine and the tastes it offers. Participants will learn to mix spices, roll spring rolls, make sauces and perfect sushi rice and rolling it like a gourmet chef.
Alongside an expert Chef Cregg, you'll...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Regional Italian Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Take a tour of Italy's culinary scene as you create dishes from around the country. Join Chef Rebecca for a hands-on cooking class all about Italian food! You'll use fresh ingredients and time-honored Italian cooking techniques to create stunning, delicious dishes.
First, use ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes dressed...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Guilt-Free Indulgence
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Satisfy your cravings and support your health! In this exciting cooking class, esteemed culinary expert Chef Jackie will show you how easy and tasty nourishment can be. You'll learn how to craft wholesome comfort food.
Start with loaded nachos drizzled with homemade Mexican cashew queso sauce. Next, prepare a...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Romance in Casablanca
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft a three-course Moroccan meal with your sweetie. If you’d like to spice it up with your significant other, consider taking a one-on-one cooking class where you learn how to make an exotic Moroccan feast. Hailing from Casablanca, Chef Yasmina will expertly guide you in the techniques used to craft this romantic...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegan Delights
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore plant-based dining with a top chef in a hands-on class. Chef Jasmin, a specialist in vegan fine dining, will guide you through a hands-on cooking class focused on plant-based cuisine. Experience the art of vegan cooking with fresh, organic ingredients and innovative techniques.
Begin with delicious stuffed...
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Chef Jasmin
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Macaron Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop the precision needed for elegant French baking. Get creative in the kitchen in this fun cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With step-by-step instruction from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll make toasted almond macarons with honey cinnamon buttercream and strawberry macarons with matcha...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Mediterranean Comfort Food
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy a sunny, soul-warming taste of the Mediterranean in this culinary experience with Chef Iain. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you'll learn how to recreate the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking in your own kitchen and discover the comfort foods of a region known for having one of the healthiest...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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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
Sherman Oaks
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Flavors of Sun-Soaked Italy
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Bring the Italian summer to your home table with this cooking class! Learn to cook fresh, sun-soaked Italian dishes with ease in this hands-on cooking class. Following Chef Rick, you'll learn to blend classic flavors, mastering recipes like tri-color rotini pasta with pesto, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and Parmesan,...
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Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Succulent Handmade Gnocchi
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make light yet decadent gnocchi — completely from scratch. Chef Luana draws upon her childhood culinary experiences to provide you with an informative and entertaining gnocchi-making cooking class, including memories with her grandmother, who used to say "oggi gnocchi," meaning, today we make the...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Los Angeles
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.