Cooking Classes in Orange County

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What better way to unearth the best that the OC’s dining scene has to offer than by taking one of the incredible cooking classes in Orange County? It doesn’t matter whether you’re exploring Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine or Newport Beach. If you’re a foodie, you’ll find plenty of culinary classes in Orange County nearby with which to satisfy your culinary curiosity. Class themes range from sushi and fresh pasta to French bistro cooking and plenty more besides. What’s more, each class is guided by a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience. No fancy skills are required to take part, just a love of great cuisine. If that’s you, then sign up for cooking courses in Orange County today!

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Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats 6 slide
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Your Favorite Fall Pumpkin Treats

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook up warm, comforting desserts and create your own spice mix. Join Chef Jessica or a talented resident chef in Costa Mesa for a pumpkin-themed cooking class packed with fall flavor. You’ll create spiced pumpkin ice cream, baked donuts with glaze and a warm soufflé from scratch. Then, have fun building your own...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Wed, Oct 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: World Bread Heritage 6 slide
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Thanksgiving

World Bread Heritage

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover cultural connections through global bread recipes. Join Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs in Newport Beach for a bread-making adventure that spans the world. Start with Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah, bake Italian focaccia with rosemary and roasted garlic and finish with tender...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn 6 slide
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Build Fresh Tarts and Pies for Autumn

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make golden crusts and sweet fillings your new signature. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of seasonal...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 16th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Seasonal Rome 6 slide
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Thanksgiving

Seasonal Rome

$99
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$99
Discover the artistry of Roman culinary traditions. Celebrate the flavors of Rome in this immersive cooking class in Newport Beach. You’ll begin with bruschetta layered with olive tapenade and creamy ricotta, then move on to juicy pork chops saltimbocca with herbs and prosciutto. Learn to prepare a Roman favorite,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes 6 slide
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Tuscan Cast Iron Dishes

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Tuscan Classics Reimagined With Cast Iron Mastery In this cooking class discover how to make Tuscan food taste even better when it’s cooked in cast iron. Join to learn how this tried-and-true cookware delivers the ultimate sear on steak and adds depth of flavor to creamy seafood risotto. Plus, the gourmet chef will...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 16th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Gourmet Supper 6 slide
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Italian Gourmet Supper

$99
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$99
Learn recipes that showcase Italy’s essential cuisine. Join Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs in Newport Beach for a cooking class filled with essential Italian favorites. Start with authentic spaghetti alla carbonara, followed by a light fennel and pear salad. Then, learn to prepare chicken picatta...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch 6 slide
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Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare meals rooted in French family traditions and comfort. Warm up with a menu of French comfort food in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. With help from Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare roasted cauliflower soup, buttery green beans and a traditional chicken and sausage...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills 6 slide
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Thanksgiving

Must-Know Thanksgiving Skills

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Upgrade your cooking skills for Thanksgiving in this cooking class. Start preparing for the biggest meal of the year by attending this must-know Thanksgiving skills cooking class. In this technique-driven class, the expert chef will teach you some tricks and tips for improving your holiday cooking to tackle any item...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night 6 slide
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Steak and Sweet Tartlets - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Light the spark with seasonal steak and sweet dessert fun. Spice up your night with this fun cooking class in Costa Mesa. Join Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs to cook a perfectly seared steak with bourbon-shallot butter, sweet potatoes with bacon vinaigrette and Brussels sprouts tossed with pine...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking 6 slide
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Holiday

Italian Harvest Seasonal Cooking

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with Italian-inspired cooking. Join Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs in Newport Beach for a seasonal Italian cooking class that celebrates autumn. Begin with roasted squash salad tossed with arugula and Gorgonzola, then move on to chicken cacciatore simmered in rich tomato sauce...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Fun Slices - Family Fun 6 slide
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Fun Slices - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the Family to a Fun Pizza-Making Class for All Ages Let's kick off with a crowd-pleaser: homemade pizza. In this fun and interactive cooking class, you'll master crafting the perfect dough, selecting delectable toppings and baking mouthwatering pies that will impress everyone. This family-friendly session...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
49 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Oct 25th at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Delightful Homemade Croissants 6 slide
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Holiday

Delightful Homemade Croissants

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fill your home with the smell of freshly baked croissants in this cooking class. Croissants are a popular buttery and light pastry that you will learn how to make from scratch in this delightful homemade croissants cooking class. The gourmet chef will take you through the process of preparing the laminated dough to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
43 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Fri, Nov 7th at 9:00AM & other times
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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.
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