Cooking Classes in Orange County
Best Cooking Classes in Orange County for your next culinary journey
Initially launched in 2014, Cozymeal now facilitates cooking classes in Orange County and more than 400 other cities around the world. To-date, it’s connected millions of foodies with world-class chefs, and as culinary classes in Orange County prove, it’s possible to learn to cook just about anything when you book through Cozymeal. Classes are available across the area, from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach to Huntington, with themes tackling everything from the flavors of Mexico and French bistro cooking to authentic Japanese sushi. With an easy booking process that provides access to world-leading chefs, plus a host of customizable experiences to suit all palates and dietary requirements, Cozymeal receives recognition from outlets like USA Today and Good Housekeeping. And as if to drive the point home, more than 30,000 guests to-date have rated the platform five stars. Eager to see what all the fuss is about? Then sign up for cooking lessons in Orange County and experience it for yourself.
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavorful Hibachi Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore a hands-on hibachi-style dinner experience in this fun cooking class. Cook a balanced hibachi-style menu in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll pan-cook teriyaki chicken, fold and cook gyoza, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and prepare...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Build Kitchen Confidence
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Encourage your kid to explore new foods through this cooking series. Inspire creativity and confidence in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa created for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step instruction from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will mix doughs, prepare fillings and practice frosting and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Lucky Little Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn festive holiday baking with St. Patrick’s Day macarons in this guided experience. Get creative with holiday-inspired desserts in this fun cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make Irish coffee macarons and shamrock macarons while practicing piping, filling and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Advanced Baking
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your teen up for a pastry-focused cooking series with daily projects. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa built for aspiring bakers and pastry lovers. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will master yeast doughs, enriched breads and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fun Bento Box Making - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy a bento box meal-building experience in this hands-on cooking class. Have fun assembling a Japanese-inspired bento in this fun cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken yakitori, sticky rice shapes, edamame and sweet fruit and cream sandos. You’ll...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Taste and Learn World Cooking
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Support your child’s curiosity and confidence in this hands-on cooking series. Give your child a week of culinary discovery in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa designed for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, young cooks will prepare global-inspired menus...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Cooking for Curious Kids
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a week of hands-on cooking designed for kids in this cooking series. Build real kitchen skills over five days in this hands-on cooking series in Newport Beach designed for kids ages 7-11. Throughout the week, young chefs will chop, mix, knead and bake while learning core cooking and baking techniques,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Taste and Learn World Cooking
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your teen up for five days of hands-on international cooking in this cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will prepare dishes inspired by...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Sweet Skills and Savory Fun
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Give your child five days of cooking projects designed for kids in this cooking series. Encourage young chefs to explore and experiment in this fun cooking series in Newport Beach designed for a full week of cooking and baking. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, kids will prepare both sweet and savory dishes,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Create Fun Baking Treats
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your child up for a five-day baking week designed for kids in this cooking series. Give your child a week of baking fun in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa designed especially for kids ages 7–11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, young bakers will create sweet and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: The Pastry Foundations Playbook
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Plan a structured pastry week for your teen in this hands-on cooking series. Encourage creativity and technical growth in this fun cooking series in Newport Beach designed for teens ready to go beyond the basics. Over five days, students will prepare advanced pastry projects like St. Honoré cake, fruit tarts,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Teen Chef Skills Week
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Enroll your teen in a cooking series that strengthens kitchen confidence day by day. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa built around technique-driven learning. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will practice poaching and sous-vide eggs,...
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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
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Orange County
How much do cooking classes in Orange County cost?
Final costs for cooking classes will vary based on the chef and the menu you choose. Starting prices and fees are shown for each class on this page as a tiered structure based on the size of the group and the details of the particular course. Typically, the price per person will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Cooking lessons are ideal for anyone who is looking to have a great time with friends, family, or colleagues. These experiences are great for those interested in learning how to prepare new dishes or their favorite dish, from beginning chefs just getting their feet wet to intermediate and experienced cooks diving further into their abilities. With family classes on the agenda, kids and teens can acquire skills to build on while learning to help out in the kitchen. And thanks to the joyous atmosphere and easy-to-follow instruction, these top cooking classes in Orange County are the perfect setting for birthday celebrations, anniversaries and date night outings, get-togethers with family and friends and more.
What should I expect during a typical class?
First and foremost, you can expect to have a good time with your favorite people and learn new skills. Everything you'll need to participate in these cooking courses is provided, from the ingredients and tools required to expert guidance from the chef who will be your instructor. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly, in a space shared by fellow cooks from a variety of backgrounds. Follow recipes step-by-step and watch demonstrations while getting hands-on experience. There’s plenty of time for asking questions to make sure you understand the process. And once you’ve finished your dishes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy what you’ve created.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The cooking techniques you’ll master are just one reason why these are some of the best cooking classes for any foodie. In these classes, you’ll cover everything from grilling steak and vegetables to baking and decorating professional-level cakes. You’ll practice knifing techniques, learn to balance seasonings and spices and explore traditional practices used by cooks around the world. Popular techniques like pasta-making, bread-baking and pastry creation are featured regularly in the line-up as well. And with Asian, contemporary American and Latin cuisines on the menu, you'll discover delicious ways to recreate your favorite restaurant-level dishes found in eateries around the city, from pizza like they make at Fuoco to the sushi specialties featured at Hana Re.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Sharing laughs, creating unforgettable moments, and bonding with friends, family or colleagues are just some of the main benefits of these experiences. These cooking classes provide an opportunity to work with some of the finest chefs in the city. With their guidance, you'll gain a sense of confidence and curiosity in the kitchen while learning how to prepare amazing recipes you can recreate at home. You'll also meet fellow cooks who share your passion for great food, add new skills to your repertoire and explore the background of the great cultural cuisines of the world, whether you queue up a course in Corona Del Mar or sign up for a session in Anaheim Hills.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can tap into cooking classes covering everything from global specialties like Italian and Parisian fare to domestic favorites and New American creations. Specialty classes let you focus on techniques such as sushi making and pasta making. And with exciting representations of local favorites including seafood specialties and West Coast farm-to-table dishes, you can expand your repertoire to include an array of tastes and textures.
Where do the classes take place?
Culinary classes in Orange County take place in easy-to-reach locales around the area, with many occurring at a cooking school kitchen near you. You'll find cooking courses that can happen at the chef’s place, your place, or third-party premium venues chosen specifically for the occasion. In some classes, your instructor will come to your home kitchen or work space to conduct the lessons, bringing all the equipment and ingredients needed to create an amazing culinary journey in the comfort of your home. Consulting the venue image and map found on the class listing makes it easy to locate the cooking experiences that are right for you, whether you're located in the dining hub of Mission Viejo or the gourmet destination of Irvine.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Orange County
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.