Cooking Classes in Newport Beach
Best Cooking Classes in Newport Beach for your next culinary journey

Whether you’re in town for the surf or spending time exploring its historical landmarks, cooking classes in Newport Beach offer a new but equally enticing way of immersing yourself in the city. Sure, the diverse culinary scenes of Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar and Fashion Island are sure to keep your tastebuds tickled, but if you’re ready to learn to prepare restaurant-quality cuisine of your own, there’s nothing like cooking courses in Newport Beach. Learn to cook New American fare, savor Spanish specialties or prepare a Tuscan meal for two. Whichever class you pick, you’ll be guided by a renowned and friendly chef, learning new skills that’ll set you up for a life of culinary creativity. Ready to get started? Then book your cooking class in Newport Beach today!
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Celebrating Over Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover bold French flavors in a hands-on cooking class perfect for food lovers and garlic fans. Enjoy a cozy and flavorful cooking class where you’ll roast chicken with 53 cloves of garlic, mash buttery pommes purée, toss a crisp apple and goat cheese salad and bake a rich chocolate soufflé drizzled in salted...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Fine French Courses
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the sophistication of Parisian fine dining in your own kitchen. This intensive cooking class features an esteemed chef renowned for bringing authentic French flavors to home kitchens. You will learn temperature control for achieving crispy-skinned chicken with succulent meat and discover secrets behind velvety...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Mastering the French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn refined techniques in a French-inspired cooking class with fresh herbs, perfect textures and elegant flavors. Create a stunning dinner with ease in this elegant cooking class. You’ll bake salmon en papillote with fresh fennel and dill, roast crispy potatoes and braise leeks with a tangy mustard vinaigrette....
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Bangkok Bites and Beyond
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Harmonize your taste buds with zesty, sweet and savory Thai flavors. This cooking class invites you to dive into Thai cuisine by making crunchy corn fritters and balancing pad Thai’s complex flavors. Develop sauce-making techniques with fragrant Panang curry and finish with silky mango sticky rice. Embrace bold...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Savor the Flavors of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate peak seasonal produce in a cooking class where handmade pasta meets bright, fresh ingredients. Discover your new favorite pasta night in a laid-back cooking class packed with fresh flavors. You’ll twirl fettuccini carbonara, toss a colorful kale salad with heirloom tomatoes and corn and mix up a decadent...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Balanced Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rise to the occasion with fool-proof bread making techniques. Warm ovens and rising dough define this cooking class as you learn proper fermentation timing for Dutch oven French bread and Italian breadsticks that develop from similar foundations. Your skills expand naturally into raspberry Danish focaccia preparation...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Tuscan Table Tales
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Focus on timing and technique to create restaurant-quality Tuscan dishes at home. Heat control becomes second nature in this cooking class through slow-braised osso buco enhanced with fresh gremolata. Master the art of constant stirring for creamy Parmesan cheese polenta and apply your roasting skills to broccolini...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fine Dining the French Way
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience French elegance in a refined cooking class featuring timeless techniques and rich, comforting flavors. Create a cozy French bistro menu in this elevated cooking class featuring roasted chicken, truffled potatoes and citrusy green beans. You’ll whip, sear and season like a pro, finishing with French...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Flames of Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build classic Spanish recipes with fresh ingredients and flair. Master the art of layering flavors in this cooking class by preparing a vibrant seafood paella that balances smoky and savory notes. Hone your salad assembly skills with kale, Marcona almonds and Manchego and perfect your frying techniques for golden...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fresh and Flavorful Thai Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold Thai flavors in a vibrant street food cooking class full of spice, color and fun. Explore bold Thai flavors in a cooking class inspired by street food favorites. You’ll fry up zesty corn and lime fritters, perfect your Pad Thai and simmer creamy shrimp Panang curry. End with sweet mango sticky rice....
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Fall Dessert Tables Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect seasonal desserts that capture autumn's warmth and comfort. This cooking class celebrates autumn's bounty as you refine pastry techniques to create delicate caramel apple tartlets with flaky, buttery crusts. You'll develop mixing skills for rich chocolate-cranberry brownies that balance tart and sweet flavors...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Bake Sweet and Savory Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake artisan breads from scratch in a cozy cooking class with European flair and creative twists. Bake your way through Europe in a cozy, hands-on cooking class filled with warm, crusty goodness. You’ll make raspberry Danish focaccia, rustic French bread in a Dutch oven and crispy Italian breadsticks. Finish with...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Newport Beach
How much do cooking classes in Newport Beach cost?
Costs for culinary classes vary based on the session, the chef and the size of your group. You can consult the listings on this page to see a base cost as well as any fees that might be included. A tiering structure will be applied based on headcount to determine the total cost of your session. Depending on your choice of lesson, you can expect overall prices ranging from $59 to $100 per person and higher.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
There are cooking classes suitable for anyone with a taste for culinary creativity, everyone from curious first-time cooks to seasoned long-timer chefs. Specialty sessions for kids, teens and families ensure that cooks of all ages can have an introduction to the gourmet arts. You'll also find team building cooking lessons that help colleagues collaborate in a whole new way. And when it's time for romance, singles, date night and couples courses are available to help you turn up the heat. From making birthdays more memorable to celebrating life's most delicious moments, there are cooking classes that cover it all.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Step into the kitchen for a fun-filled lesson in an easy-going atmosphere that encourages delicious success for everyone. All cooking courses are led by five-star cjefs eager to demonstrate techniques and share tips you can use once you're back in your home kitchen. You'll have access to all the ingredients, tools and supplies required to complete your chosen menu while sharing space with fellow cooks looking to expand their gourmet skills just like you. The no-pressure atmosphere makes it easy to hone your skills and may even offer a chance to dig into what you've created after instruction is finished.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Try your hand at making masterful macarons, take your taste buds on a journey to the bistros of Paris or recreating rustic Tuscan fare using time-honored regional methods. Or keep things closer to home and learn how to get every bit of goodness out of your grill or your cast iron cookware. There are even local cooking experiences that help you make the most of coastal California seafood to bring regional flavor up close. With sessions covering everything from the latest in cake decorating technique to classical sushi prep, you can slice the vast and varied world of culinary creativity one dish at a time.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The best cooking classes in Newport Beach offer an enriching opportunity to learnthe fundamentals or advance your existing abilities under the guidance of some of the best culinary creatives in town. Learn the background of your favorite dishes, pick up tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else and create magical moments that build your confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment. With your favorite friends and loved ones in the kitchen with you, you can share a sweet experience that brings you closer together. It's a prime opportunity to enjoy a community that celebrates gourmet goodness while adding new skills to your arsenal.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from top cooking classes that explore popular global cuisines like Mediterranean and Thai. For domestic dishes, discover how the experts create authentic California fare, master Southern comfort cooking specialties or explore the East Coast's most sumptuous creations. You can learn the inner workings of a classic surf-and-turf dinner or bring the best of bistro dining into your home cooking line-up, similar to an experience at Marche Moderne or Pelican Grill. Expand your personal cooking book by learning to create traditional sushi dishes from a local master or give your cookie decorating game a sugary makeover with specialty sessions that focus on timeless techniques.
Where do the classes take place?
You'll find bistro sessions in Balboa, Chinese courses in Corona del Mar, baking lessons in Big Canyon and so much more. With cooking classes near you cropping up in every corner of town, you're always just a short drive away from the savory action. Most classes take place in either your place, your chef's place or a separate venue that supports culinary instruction. Certain sessions like team building experiences involve the instructor traveling to your office, workspace or pre-chose location. For these courses, the instructor brings all materials and ingredients needed to create the menu listed.

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