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
Italian American Comfort Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in the pleasures of homestyle cooking! In this fun cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a comforting Italian-American meal with the guidance of a chef instructor. Begin with crispy chicken Milanese accompanied by a fresh arugula salad. Next, you'll craft the perfect gnocchi with a rich tomato-cream sauce...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Everyday High-Heat Cooking for Beginners
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn hands-on techniques that rely on precise heat application. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Guided by Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cooking Italian Cuisine - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Grab the family for a fun-filled time creating authentic Italian cuisine together. Join your family for a delightful culinary experience with an immersive Italian cooking class. Led by an expert chef, learn the skills needed to master Italian cuisine while connecting with your kids in the kitchen. No matter your...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Little Chefs Make Pasta
$50
Cooking Class
$50
A fun and interactive class where kids roll, cook and celebrate their own pasta creations. Join Chef Jasmin for a kids cooking class that turns pasta-making into an unforgettable adventure. Children will get hands-on as they mix, roll and shape fresh pasta, learning fundamental skills while having fun in a friendly,...
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Chef Jasmin
Serving the Los Angeles area
CHEF’S PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Conquering French Cuisine
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Practice your gourmet technique with this trio of classic creations. For the cook who longs to explore authentic French methods, this hands-on cooking class is a session in delicious discovery. Let Chef Hannah introduce you to a collection of recipes that bring a stroke of cultural cuisine to your table.
You'll...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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)
CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Plant-Based Party Bites
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to craft some fun bite-sized foods to enjoy the poolside or outdoorsy gatherings with friends. Impress your party guests this summer with new cooking skills learned in a poolside plant-based bites cooking class led by a gourmet Chef Jackie. In this hands-on lesson, you'll discover essential cooking tips and...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations - Woodland Hills
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Fine Italian Dining
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Recipes ranging from cool and refreshing to warm and soothing present an Italian comfort meal. The spotlight shines on elevated Italian-inspired flavors in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Seyhan. Create a refined menu filled with seasonal ingredients, house-made dough and thoughtful flavor combinations that make...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
CHEF’S PLACE
All About Pasta: Kids' Edition
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Uncover your child's culinary prowess with this guided pasta-making class. Let your kids' inner chef shine with this hands-on pasta-making cooking class with Chef Luana. As a grandma herself, she has the magic touch to teach the importance of kitchen safety while boosting their confidence with a fun creative outlet....
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Thanksgiving
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)
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
SMALL CLASS
A Taste of Italian Cuisine
$95
Cooking Class
$95
This suite of supreme dishes bring refreshing European flavor to your dining line-up. Few cuisines entice the senses quite as completely as Italian does and this interactive cooking class presents a workshop for learning how to create your own incredible fare. Chef Hannah leads you through a menu that's easy to...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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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.