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
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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Parisian Love Notes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Invite your significant other to a culinary session exploring classic French cuisine. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class gives you the chance to spend quality time together while creating a delicious menu. Master traditional techniques to prepare roasted chicken Provençal. Next, bake a rustic tomato and goat...
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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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Mexican Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to throw a Mexican-style buffet. If you've ever wanted to prepare an authentic Mexican meal for family and friends, this cooking class is the best way to start. You'll join a world-class chef who will share tips and techniques for slicing, frying and sautéeing authentic recipes. The menu includes hearty...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh From the Italian Farm
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the goodness of summer by developing new culinary skills. Working with a gourmet chef, this cooking class shares traditional techniques and authentic recipes. You'll receive step-by-step instructions for preparing grilled marinated steak and crunchy polenta bites with arugula pesto and goat cheese. Enjoy...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Romance From France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Invite your sweetie to share your love of French cuisine. This cooking class is a fun and unique way to connect, bond and spend time together. Joined by a world-class chef, you'll learn how to prepare rainbow truffled pommes Anna and toss an endive and radicchio salad. Master techniques for pan-roasting chicken and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mexican Fiesta for the Family
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the next get-together a feast with authentic Mexican recipes and culinary techniques. Bring the fun and festivity of a Mexican restaurant home by joining this cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll pick up traditional techniques for slicing, frying, mixing and grilling. Begin with a hearty platter of...
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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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