Cooking Classes in the Los Angeles Region
Best cooking classes in the Los Angeles Region for your next culinary journey.
The areas surrounding Los Angeles are home to some fine chefs who are offering up an array of flavorful cooking classes. What are you in the mood to cook? Whether it be Italian, Asian, Vegetarian or more, there is a class just for your needs and desires. Join highly esteemed chefs on a journey to a new culinary realm. You are bound to go home with valuable kitchen techniques and a very pleased palate.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Make Whimsical Mini Cakes From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the season with cozy mini cakes made from scratch. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a holiday cooking class filled with festive flavors and charming presentation. Bake mini chocolate bundt cakes with a luscious raspberry glaze and carrot bundt cakes...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Crafting Festive Cookies Together - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
This festive experience is great for families looking for an exciting holiday activity. Learn simple techniques for decorating holiday cookies in this festive family friendly culinary lesson. Get hands-on experience creating royal icing and learning the flooding method to create beautiful designs on gingerbread...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Elevate Your Holiday Cookies
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Revel in the delight of homemade holiday cookies. Immerse yourself in the world of pastry decorations with this chef-led cooking class that will transform regular cookies into festive works of art. From neatly piped gingerbread people to colorful windowpane cookies and fluffy coconut macaroons that resemble snowballs,...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Winter Baking for Kids
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Holiday bakes are a breeze for little chefs thanks to this customized series. Young bakers aged 7-11 can join this five-day holiday baking class to whip up delicious memories. Through a mix of fun lessons and hands-on practice, they’ll gain real baking experience and safety awareness. Each student completes the week...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Cheers New Year's - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the new year with a feast that sparks joy and connection. Experience a delightful cooking class perfect for date night. Together, create a sumptuous steak au poivre, flambéed with brandy and complemented by a tangy mustard sauce. Enjoy silky truffled pommes purée alongside a crisp frisée salad dressed in...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Roll, Top and Bake Pizza
$50
Cooking Class
$50
A hands-on pizza adventure perfect for aspiring young chefs and party fun. Chef Hannah transforms the kitchen into a mini pizzeria where kids take charge of their creations. From rolling dough to layering sauce, cheese and toppings, each child gets to design a personal pizza just the way they like it in this exciting...
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Chef Hannah
Serving the Los Angeles area
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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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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
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$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
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Recipes ranging from cool and refreshing to warm and soothing present an Italian comfort meal. The spotlight shines on traditional Italian flavor in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Seyhan. Create a menu filled with familiar fare prepared with fresh ingredients and thoughtful touches that make every bite a...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Authentic Italian Brunch
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn how to incorporate a bit of la dolce vita into your weekend brunch routine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Luana will teach you how to create a brunch menu that reflects the authentic Italian personality. Chef Luana knows the most important aspect of brunch — besides the cuisine — is friendly Italian...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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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.
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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.