Cooking Classes in Newport Beach

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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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Tuscan Feast for Food Lovers

$99
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$99
Explore rich Italian cuisine in a soulful cooking class featuring bold techniques and unforgettable flavor. Slow things down with rich, soulful Italian cooking in this comforting hands-on cooking class. You’ll braise osso buco until tender, stir creamy Parmesan polenta, roast garlicky broccolini and whip up a dreamy...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Sep 3rd at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Mechanical Pasta Artistry 6 slide
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Mechanical Pasta Artistry

$99
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$99
Execute flawless pasta preparations through efficient equipment utilization and skill. Unlock authentic Italian flavors in this comprehensive cooking class where your stand mixer and attachments revolutionize traditional techniques through mechanical precision. Create consistent fresh pasta while building complex...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Savor a Spanish Celebration 6 slide
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Savor a Spanish Celebration

$99
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$99
Experience the spirit of Spain in a festive seafood paella cooking class full of sizzling flavor. Enjoy a festive cooking class where you’ll master classic Spanish paella, toss a bright kale salad with Manchego and fry up crispy patatas bravas. You’ll wrap things up with a smooth Spanish custard topped with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Sep 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silky Ravioli Squares 6 slide
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Silky Ravioli Squares

$99
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$99
Mold silky ravioli parcels that capture traditional Italian flavors perfectly. Handcrafted pasta takes center stage as this cooking class reveals Italian secrets, beginning with proper dough hydration before moving into the gentle assembly required for pumpkin agnolotti with brown butter sauce. Your skills build...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fall Baking Favorites to Try 6 slide
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Fall Baking Favorites to Try

$99
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$99
Bake your way into fall with cozy desserts in this sweet and seasonal cooking class experience. Step into a cozy fall baking vibe in this dessert-focused cooking class filled with seasonal sweetness. You’ll bake buttery caramel apple tartlets, rich chocolate-cranberry brownies and silky maple pot de crème. It’s...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night

$99
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$99
Strengthen bonds through hearty Bavarian dishes that showcase love through collaborative cooking. Comfort food becomes romantic art when you learn authentic Bavarian techniques in this couples cooking class, starting with refreshing apple and fennel preparations. Perfect classic pork schnitzel creation alongside...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Perfect Pasta With KitchenAid

$99
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$99
Craft fresh pasta from scratch in a cooking class filled with bold flavors and Italian comfort. Get your hands in the dough in a pasta-focused cooking class where you’ll make fresh pappardelle, rich Bolognese sauce and roast crisp broccoli with shaved Parmesan. Then bake a light olive oil polenta cake topped with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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Delicate and Delicious Macarons

$99
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$99
Spend an afternoon beautiful macaron creations. Join in on a fun and upbeat cooking class where you'll master the art of making macarons! A skilled pastry chef will guide you through creating these delicate, colorful treats. You'll learn to whip up the perfect meringue, pipe adorable shells and make the scrumptious...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Sep 5th at 9:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop 6 slide
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Homemade Ravioli Cooking Workshop

$99
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$99
Master fresh pasta from scratch in a cozy cooking class inspired by fall’s most comforting ingredients. Get cozy with handmade pasta in a cooking class that celebrates fall flavors and fresh techniques. You’ll stuff pumpkin agnolotti with brown butter sauce, roll cheesy ravioli, toss shaved Brussels sprouts salad...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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Latin Heat and Heart

$99
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$99
Ignite your palate with bold Latin dishes and authentic spice combinations. This cooking class celebrates Latin cuisine through grilling Peruvian chicken with spice rubs that create restaurant-quality results at home. You'll prepare rice and black-eyed peas with chorizo, learning how these ingredients work together...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Sep 5th at 1:00PM & other times
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Bavarian Feast - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself to Bavaria in a rustic cooking class featuring cozy flavors and classic German flair. Explore cozy German classics in a hearty cooking class where rustic techniques meet fall flavors. You’ll crisp up golden schnitzel, hand-shape spaetzle and toss a fresh fennel-apple salad with mustard...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
42 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Sushi Roll Spice - Date Night

$99
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$99
Wrap up romance through hands-on sushi rolling. Restaurant-quality sushi becomes intimate art when couples tackle perfectly seasoned sushi rice alongside shrimp tempura roll creation in this romantic cooking class. Master spicy tuna rolls while building connections through collaborative preparation, then craft avocado...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
47 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Sep 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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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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