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
Grilling Sessions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joys of outdoor grilling in fun and engaging culinary sessions. Boost your grilling guru status by joining this cooking class. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll practice slicing and grilling fruit, vegetables and meat. Menu items include charred pepper, peach and feta salad and smoked skirt steak with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Summery Italian Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Greet summer by crafting a wonderfully rustic Italian feast during this hands-on cooking class. From fresh pasta to perfectly cooked seafood, this cooking class offers peak Italian comfort and coziness. An expert chef instructor will help you bring you summer-themed Italian menu to life, teaching you a variety of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Exploring Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
savory and sweet Italian treasures, pork chops, focaccia and more. Explore the non-pasta side of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. A seasoned chef will demonstrate how to make a simple Italian salsa verde to pair with your perfectly cooked pork loin chops. Then, you’ll learn to assemble a citrus and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Luxury Menu for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a romantic culinary escape with your significant other. Under the guidance of a world-class chef, this cooking class is the perfect way to spend time together while sharing a love of cooking. Work together to make chile-crusted ribeye with parsley cilantro oil and roasted carrots with harissa yogurt. Practice...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Tuscan Villa - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook up some Tuscan magic, everything from steak, pasta, and nutella gelato. Learn to make your favorite Italian dishes right at home with hands-on cooking classes led by the best-seasoned chefs in the game. The chef will show you how to put a Florentine spin on pan-roasted steak and how to create your handmade pasta...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
An International Week in the Kitchen
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Fuel their creativity with international dishes, like sushi, pasta and fried rice, that they'll love. Designed for future foodies ages 7–11, this five-day cooking class series offers a hands-on exploration of world cuisine. Guided by a top-tier chef, students will build culinary skills while preparing international...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Tuscan Soirée - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a romantic date night featuring fresh Italian flavors. In this cooking class, joined by a gourmet chef, you and your significant other will work together to prepare various recipes inspired by the rolling hills of Tuscany. Practice grilling Tuscan chicken and making homemade potato gnocchi with a basil pesto...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Garden-Fresh Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gather your grilling gear and pick the season's freshest produce. Take your grilling skills to the next level by joining this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share tips and techniques for preparing fruit, vegetables and meat for the grill. The menu includes charred pepper, peach and feta salad,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Southeast Asian Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the flavors, fragrances and textures of authentic Asian cuisine. Begin this fun and engaging cooking class by learning how to prepare shrimp spring rolls and a savory peanut sauce. Working together, you'll also make lemongrass and chile grilled chicken and a rice noodle salad. For dessert, share a batch of...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Vibrant Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the bright and colorful side of Italian cooking during this culinary experience. Italian cuisine isn't just about pasta and pizza, and this cooking class proves that the brighter, lighter side of Italian cooking is just as delicious. A highly skilled chef instructor will help you craft a fresh Italian meal...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Chocolate Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master chocoholic delights, tempering mousse, and more. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate — indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this bake-centric cooking class. From brownies and mousse to gelato, you’ll use different flavor combinations with each recipe to create three unique, chocolaty treats. Your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Romantic Tuscan Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare an authentic Tuscan menu. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class is the perfect way to discover new recipes and boost your culinary skills. Work together to make savory Tuscan grilled chicken with zesty lemon and rosemary. Next, prepare homemade potato gnocchi with fresh basil pesto and toss...
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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

OTHER EXPERIENCES in Orange County
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Social Distancing Friendly
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