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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Homespun Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
There's nothing more soothing than fresh, flavorful as pasta made by hand. With this pasta-centered cooking class on your calendar, boxed pasta is destined to become a distant memory! Join your exceptional instructor for a guided lesson celebrating homespun Italian traditions with a pair of pasta classics, pappardelle...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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From Land and Sea - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make the finest dishes with ingredients from the land and the sea. Enjoy an innovative date night by joining this cooking class, where you will learn to make wonderful dishes using ingredients from both the land and the sea. This will be a very fun cooking session that will allow you to get to know each other...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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A Spanish Affair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Let your culinary imagination run wild with a session honoring the flavors of Spain. A world of intriguing tastes and textures is just around the corner, thanks to this cooking class celebrating Spain's most alluring dishes. Your esteemed instructor leads an excursion of flavor featuring authentic paella, earthy...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Teens Cooking Series
Signature Bakes: Advanced Teen Baking
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens go beyond the basics to explore advanced baking strategies and complicated recipes. In this cooking class summer series, teens combine technical skills with creativity. Guided by an experienced pastry chef, teens aged 12 and older will craft challenging recipes with advanced baking techniques throughout the...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Feastworthy Filet - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A steakhouse classic becomes a specialty session filled with gourmet romance. Fill your together time with unforgettable flavor you'll create yourselves in this intimate cooking class for devoted duos. Your thoughtful host instructor has prepared a singular lesson leading you through the creation of a superior filet...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Italian Pasta Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plain a pasta party menu for your next gathering. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class delivers tips and techniques for preparing homemade pasta recipes. Start with a hearty pasta frittata with sausages and hot peppers. Next up is skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta. You'll also make a fresh grilled Romaine...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Homely Pasta From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your very own fresh pasta from scratch in this cooking class. Find out how to make your very own fresh and tasty pasta from scratch in this cooking class. In this hands-on cooking session, an expert chef will show you the essential techniques to make fresh pasta, such as mixing, rolling, cutting and filling....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Romantic Provence Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a journey to the culinary side of Southern France. Share your love of French cuisine with your sweetie by joining this cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll work together to prepare a Mediterranean-inspired menu. Learn how to roast chicken Provençal and prepare a rustic tomato and goat cheese tart. Next,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Summer-Ready Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own fabulous French treats to celebrate the season of sweet heat. Culinary enchantment with a summer twist awaits you in an interactive cooking class where handmade macarons become a project you can sink your teeth into. With expert instruction from a pro baker, you'll learn the secrets for crafting crisp,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Explore Spanish Summertime Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spanish summertime food is amazing and through this cooking class you can make these dishes. Spanish cooking is adored all over the world and you can learn to make it by attending this cooking class. A highly-rated chef will guide you in this hands-on cooking session, so you ca create your own paella, stuffed dates...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Love From Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a fun and unique culinary experience with your sweetie. While working alongside a gourmet chef, this cooking class allows you to spend quality time together while learning new and exciting cooking techniques. Begin by marinating and grilling steak tagliata and mixing up a colorful panzanella. Your side is...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fabulous Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join this cooking session if you are searching for an innovative date night idea. Instead of visiting a restaurant or a cocktail bar, why not join a cooking class? This date night special cooking session will not only provide you with new skills to make luxurious meals, you'll also get to know your date through the...
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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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