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
Meat-Free Greek Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master classic Mediterranean techniques while creating a vibrant and delicious meat-free feast. Fresh ingredients, bright flavors and hearty dishes—Greek cuisine is a vegetarian’s dream and in this cooking class, you will roll up your sleeves and learn how to make crispy, golden bites from scratch, whip up a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Umami in Motion - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the beauty of Japanese cuisine through hands-on techniques and bold, balanced flavors. Set the mood for a romantic evening with a hands-on Japanese cooking class. You and your partner will learn to craft light, flavorful dishes that balance sweet, savory and umami. From crispy tempura to perfectly seared...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Delicate Japanese Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create authentic Japanese dishes that highlight simplicity, precision and umami-rich ingredients. Take your date night to Japan without leaving the kitchen in this hands-on cooking class. You will explore the balance of flavors and textures in traditional Japanese dishes, from rolling sushi to searing salmon,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Savoring Tuscan Traditions - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the bold flavors and rustic charm of Tuscany through hands-on Italian cooking. Escape to the rolling hills of Tuscany for a romantic cooking class filled with rich flavors and timeless culinary traditions. Together, you will sear the perfect steak, crisp up golden bites of bruschetta and craft handmade...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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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Traditional Tuscan Tastes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of Tuscan cooking and bring Italy’s rich flavors to your date night. Love and steak are a perfect match and in this Tuscan-inspired cooking class, you and your partner will cook up both. Sizzle a tender, juicy steak, prepare pillowy gnocchi and build the perfect bruschetta with rich olive tapenade....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Celebrating the Italian Countryside
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the heart of Italy through traditional flavors and modern culinary techniques. Transport yourself to an Italian countryside kitchen in this cooking class inspired by tradition. You will prepare tender, flavorful pork with an herbaceous sauce, crispy potatoes roasted in rich duck fat and a refreshing salad...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Classic Dishes With a French Flair
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the time-honored techniques of French cuisine and create a memorable meal from scratch. Take a delicious trip to France, minus the long flight and travel hassle, with this hands-on cooking class, where you will learn timeless techniques and bold flavors. You will start with a rich and comforting French onion...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Secrets From Nonna’s Italian Sauce Pot
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn time-honored techniques for crafting rich, flavorful Italian sauces just like Nonna’s. Step into an Italian grandmother’s kitchen and learn the secrets behind her beloved sauces with this cooking class. From spicy, rich tomato flavors to fragrant herb-infused dressings, you will master creating balanced,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to perfectly fried chicken and traditional southern side dishes. Few things say Southern hospitality like a plate of crispy fried chicken and this cooking class covers everything from seasoning to frying, ensuring each bite is flavorful and crunchy. You will round out your meal with tender greens,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Golden Fried Chicken From the South
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master crispy, juicy chicken and classic southern flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Experience the comfort and tradition of the South as you master classic fried chicken in this hands-on class. You will learn how to achieve the perfect crispy, golden crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Pair it with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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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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
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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