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
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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Scrumptious Summertime Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find out how to creates special French and tasty macarons through this cooking class. Many of us love a sweet treat and in this cooking class, you can learn to make one of the best French treats — macarons. In this three-hour-long class, a highly-rated baker will guide you through the techniques required to make...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Chop confidently, perfecting your knife skills in a mastery workshop. Take a hands-on cooking class for the Knife Skills Mastery program to transform your cooking skills. Master fundamental knife skills and learn how to slice, dice and chop with precision. You will become more confident and efficient in the kitchen...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Learn Basic Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Practice the basics of using a chef's knife during this informative cooking class. Proper knife use is an essential skill for any budding chef, and this cooking class is the perfect setting to learn. An experienced chef instructor will show to the ropes, teaching you everything from chopping and slicing techniques to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Italy Times Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share your love of Italian culture and cuisine. Join a gourmet chef for a fun and engaging cooking class focused on classic Italian fare. Working alongside your significant other, you'll learn how to cook and slice beef for steak tagliata. Next, prepare a colorful panzanella and grilled zucchini with pesto. For...
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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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Parisian Bakery Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flair of authentic French pastry creation. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class features a trio of delicious French desserts. Begin by mastering the art of choux pastry to prepare classic Paris-Brest. Your next recipe is a batch of decadent chocolate Champagne truffles. Finish this fun and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Sweets From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Boost your baking skills by learning from a gourmet chef. This cooking class is the perfect way to pick up new skills and add recipes to your collection. Under the guidance of a world-class chef, you'll learn the art of preparing choux pastry for Paris-Brest. You'll also master mixing and rolling ingredients into rich...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Thai Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare Thai favorites in your home kitchen. Bring home classic Thai flavors by joining this fun and engaging cooking class. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll begin by preparing chicken satay and a spicy peanut sauce. Learn how to combine lime and brown sugar for glazed salmon. You'll also make a green...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Garden-Fresh Thai Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use summer's bounty to prepare authentic Thai cuisine. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class is designed to boost your culinary skills and bring new flavors to the table. Begin by grilling chicken satay with a spicy peanut sauce. Next is lime-infused glazed salmon and a green mango and cucumber...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
Best of Bakes - Kids' Summer Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
A perfect blend of sweet and savory fun! Your young chef will love this hands-on cooking class adventure! Over five days, discover how to craft sweet and savory treats like herby pastries, soft pretzels, fruit-filled tarts and frosted cupcakes. Guided by a chef instructor, they’ll master baking basics, kitchen...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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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