Beginner Cooking Classes in Orange County

Present yourself with a new and exciting challenge by booking a reservation for a beginner cooking class in Orange County! Local chefs are eager to share their essential cooking tips, tricks and techniques for the kitchen with you. Recreate gourmet recipes from start to finish with your chef’s guidance and plate up a meal that will surely boost your confidence and satisfy cravings. Impress future dinner guests with ease and fall in love with cooking.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Homespun Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn your home kitchen into a boulangerie with homemade French bakes. No baked creation heralds the traditions of French cuisine better than the classic croissant, and this in-person cooking class is the perfect forum for learning to make them from scratch. Learn from an expert as you gain the confidence and clarity...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Paris Classics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share your love of creating gourmet cuisine with your significant other. Join an esteemed chef for this cooking class focused on the authentic recipes and traditional techniques of French cuisine. Begin by pan-roasting chicken to tender perfection and preparing rainbow-truffled pommes Anna. Slice and toss ingredients...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Global Sweet Tooth
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a trio of sweets for the morning meeting or family brunch. Indulge your sweet tooth with a cooking class focused on a trio of international treats. You'll join a world-class pastry chef for fun and engaging sessions. Start off by mixing batter and frying beignets to golden perfection. Next, prepare mixed berry...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Flaky and Soft Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop your culinary skills so you can make amazing croissants in this cooking class. Join this cooking class to begin a journey in how to make the very best flaky and soft croissants. Croissants are a French delicacy and are loved across the world. An expert baker will show you how to laminate dough, shape and bake...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
Global Kitchen - Kids' Summer Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give them a passport to flavor! This five-day cooking class series will ignite creativity and confidence in your little chef! Kids will explore flavors and recipes from around the globe while learning cultural traditions and exciting techniques. They’ll craft sushi rolls, knead homemade pasta and make sauces while...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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International Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge your sweet tooth with a culinary class focused on a trio of global desserts. Take a fun dive into baking with this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef for these fun and engaging sessions as you learn to measure, mix, deep-fry and glaze French and Japanese desserts. The menu includes a batch of beignets...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Teens Cooking Series
Culinary Journey - Teens' Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Cook and taste global flavors. Give your teen five exciting days of fun with a cooking class series led by a top-rated chef. They’ll explore global cuisines while building confidence and mastering essential kitchen skills. They’ll be put to the test with a fun cooking challenge where they'll create an ethnic dish...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Carnival Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Jump in to a menu featuring your favorite treats from the county carnival. Led by a gourmet chef, this fun and engaging cooking class is the perfect way to share sweet treats with a fun take on summer festivals. Master the art of mixing and pouring funnel cake batter into a gooey swirl. Next, bake fresh berries into a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Blue Ribbon Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to recreate favorite recipes from days at the county fair. Indulge your sweet tooth by joining this fun and engaging cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll learn how to mix and measure ingredients, pour batter and arrange a photo-worthy funnel cake creation. Next, prepare a fresh double-crust...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Menu From Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create an authentic Italian menu. This cooking class is a wonderful way to explore culinary techniques and bring a new set of recipes to the table. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare savory chicken Milanese with a side of braised greens with olives and lemon. You'll also make bruschetta...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Fresh and Simple French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a simple and elegant menu for your next gathering. Led by a world-class chef, this cooking class focuses on fresh ingredients from the farm and the sea. Master techniques for grilling salmon and making lemon-dill butter. You'll also prepare haricot verts and an apple and fennel salad with hazelnuts. For dessert,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Farm-to-Table Flair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice classic French cooking techniques with a gourmet chef. Designed for all levels of home chefs, this cooking class features authentic French recipes and traditional techniques. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll begin by grilling salmon and making lemon-dill butter. You'll slice, dice and chop fresh vegetables for...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Cities We Serve In Orange County
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Cypress, CA
- Dana Point, CA
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- La Habra, CA
- La Palma, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Laguna Woods, CA
- Lake Forest, CA
- Los Alamitos, CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Orange, CA
- Placentia, CA
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Santa Ana, CA
- Seal Beach, CA
- Stanton, CA
- Tustin, CA
- Villa Park, CA
- Westminster, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA

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