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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New York Steak Time - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate Manhattan steakhouse magic while building romantic connections over perfectly seared beef. Manhattan steakhouse sophistication comes home in this romantic cooking class, where perfectly seared steak with gorgonzola-shallot butter creates intimate dining magic. Build romantic connections while preparing...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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The Heart of Pub Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate classic pub fare with fresh ingredients and bold seasonings. This captivating cooking class celebrates the art of classic pub food done right. Craft soft pretzels paired with luscious beer cheese and pile pulled pork sandwiches with smoky, savory layers. Develop your skills in fermentation, slow cooking and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fall Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mastering and Perfecting Macaron Flavors and Shapes Master the macaron in this 3-hour chef-led cooking class! Learn to create the perfect batter, pipe ideal shapes and prepare delicious fillings. With a focus on two classic flavors, you'll become a pâtisserie pro. These colorful, elegant cookies will add a standout...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Grilling Korean BBQ
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill up sizzling dishes inspired by Korean barbecue. In this cooking class, develop your grilling skills by preparing bulgogi beef lettuce wraps rich with smoky sweetness. You’ll enhance your pan-frying technique to create scallion pancakes with a satisfying crunch and master stir-frying glass noodles alongside...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Restaurant Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn sushi-rolling skills in a vibrant cooking class designed for flavor-lovers and beginners alike. Roll up your sleeves in this sushi-making cooking class where you’ll craft shrimp tempura rolls, spicy tuna and veggie hand rolls like a pro. Learn to perfect sushi rice and pair it all with a bright yuzu dipping...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Downton Dining Elegance
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Navigate complex flavor profiles that define sophisticated British dining. Step into an esteemed cooking class where British refinement comes alive through hands-on culinary mastery. Develop precision timing for perfectly caramelized scallops while building expertise in champagne sauce reduction. Master the art of...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Flaky and Fabulous
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make croissants from scratch to flaky perfection in 3 hours. Join in on a hands-on cooking class focused on the art of making classic croissants. In this 3-hour class, you'll learn how to prepare a laminated dough from scratch and perfect your rolling, shaping and proofing skills. Croissants are famously difficult to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Quintessential Parisian Eats - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore French classics with a chef's touch. Enjoy some much-needed quality time together and delectable Parisian eats in this immersive cooking class. Your world-class instructor will guide you through a carefully selected menu full of French favorites, including pan-seared scallops garnished with a flavorful beurre...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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New York Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourself to gourmet comfort in a cooking class featuring rich flavors and timeless steakhouse elegance. Bring steakhouse elegance home in this flavor-packed cooking class. You’ll sear juicy steak with gorgonzola-shallot butter, bake fluffy Gruyère popovers and whip garlicky creamed kale. To finish? A rich...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Mixing French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Construct delicate French macarons with precise stand mixer control. This technical cooking class will teach you to harness your stand mixer's power for flawless French macaron production every single time. You'll develop expertise in vanilla shell creation while mastering the precise timing needed for blackberry...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cook a Classic Pub Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into comfort food heaven with a fun cooking class full of bold, pub-inspired favorites. Get in on the fun in a laid-back cooking class full of comfort food favorites. You’ll twist homemade soft pretzels, stir up creamy beer cheese, roast spicy buffalo cauliflower and pile tender pulled pork onto sandwiches 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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