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
Teens Cooking Series
Around the World in 5 Days
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens embark on a culinary exploration, mastering traditional dishes and techniques from around the world. Every day brings a new country to explore through food in this exciting cooking class series. With guidance from a world-class chef, teens 12 and older will prepare a complete menu inspired by international...
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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...
Verified Chef
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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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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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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Summer Sunshine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan the perfect backyard menu with fun and engaging culinary sessions. Under the guidance of an esteemed chef, this cooking class is an excellent way to boost your outdoor cooking and grilling skills. Begin by making corn fritters and an herbed aioli. Prepare brown sugar and mustard-crusted pork chops with a side of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Bountiful Summer Garden
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover ways to blend the goodness of summer into fresh and healthy recipes. Boost your summer recipe collection with this cooking class featuring garden-fresh ingredients. Learn how to prepare corn fritters, herbed aioli and grilled kale with bacon and chile. You'll also make brown sugar and mustard-crusted pork...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Seaside French Belgium Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a coastal-inspired menu from the shores of France and Belgium. Designed for all levels of home chefs, this cooking class features the national dish of Belgium. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share traditional culinary tips and French flair. Begin by mastering techniques for steaming mussels and making crispy...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Coastal French Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover French and Belgian seafood specialties. Designed for all levels of home chefs, this cooking class is a wonderful way to enhance your cooking skills and take home new recipes. You'll work with a gourmet chef in these fun and engaging sessions. Learn how to source and properly clean mussels for moules frites,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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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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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