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
Savoring Spanish With Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Spain's rich culinary traditions through hands-on preparation of iconic dishes. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Spain with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic chicken and chorizo paella, mastering the art of layering flavors in this iconic dish. Complement your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sushi making is easy! Learn the best techniques and make delicious sushi right at home. In this sushi-centric cooking class, you'll make your own rolls. Your chef instructor will go over the basics, such as picking the freshest fish, seasoning rice, and whisking dipping sauces. You'll brush up on your knife abilities...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Father's Day
Flawless French Macaron Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the techniques behind crafting delicate French confections with expert guidance. Journey into the world of French pâtisserie by mastering the art of macarons in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn the techniques to create these delicate almond meringue cookies with perfectly crisp shells and soft,...
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Father's Day
Homemade Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover simple methods for turning out this popular American bake in your own kitchen. You don't have to get up early to make the donuts in this exciting interactive cooking class; you just have to show up in the studio! Learn how to make your own handcrafted batter and transform it into a trio of sensational donuts,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Delicious Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the magic of dim sum, learning to shape, fold, and steam them to perfection. In this interactive cooking class, learn the art of crafting delectable dim sum, where each bite touches the heart. Gain hands-on techniques for creating flawless dumplings, from shaping and folding to steaming. Your chef instructor...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet and Savory - Kids' Baking Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Enjoy a tasty mix of baked delights. Help your child discover their inner chef with this four-day summer cooking class series! This hands-on series will help your future foodie become more creative and confident in the kitchen as they mix muffin batter, knead dough and make tasty cakes. They’ll learn essential...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Passionate Paella of Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embark on a gastronomic journey, mastering Spain's classic dishes in an interactive setting. Experience the flavors of Spain in this immersive cooking class focused on the art of paella. You will learn to create a flavorful chicken and chorizo paella, rich with traditional spices and techniques. Enhance your meal with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
Elevated Cuisine - Teens' Summer Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
This is for teens ready to impress with serious skills. This four-day cooking class series lets teens refine their culinary skills through diverse recipes. Under the guidance of a five-star chef, your teen will develop advanced techniques while enhancing kitchen confidence and explore impressive dishes beyond the...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Father's Day
Classic Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
From flour to fryer, learn to make perfect home-made donuts. You don't want to miss this chef-led cooking class! Learn to fry, fill, and glaze as a seasoned chef instructor teaches you how to make donut dough from scratch. This hands-on class will have you mastering techniques and recipes to transform the dough into...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Favorites From India
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A savory adventure awaits in this culinary excursion through the restaurant traditions of India. Take a ride to more flavorful shores with this in-person cooking class exploring the rich taste and texture combinations of Indian cuisine. Your top-shelf chef instructor will lead you through an adventure that includes...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
From Scratch Superstars: Kids’ Baking Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Each day kids learn new baking skills and prepare sweet and savory recipes to share. Your child will become a from-scratch superstar in this four-day cooking class series. Led by a five-star pastry chef, they’ll learn how to make muffins, pizza dough and cakes while building confidence and mastering new techniques....
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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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