Cooking Classes in San Fernando Valley
Best Cooking Classes in San Fernando Valley for your next culinary journey

If you can tear yourself away from the silver screen for a few hours, you’ll find another immersive and equally exciting pastime with one of the many cooking classes in San Fernando Valley. Whether you’re staying near Sushi Row, Sherman Oaks or the popular Encino neighborhood, you’ll find a plethora of cooking courses in San Fernando valley to tempt your tastebuds. Learn to make the most sophisticated sushi, prepare croissants worthy of the streets of Paris or master the perfect steakhouse sear. Whichever class takes your fancy, you’ll find yourself guided by a friendly local chef, learning their tricks of the trade and placing yourself firmly on the road to success as you look to level up your home-cooking. Interested? Then book your cooking class in San Fernando valley today.
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Northern Italian Comfort
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This rustic menu feels like a warm hug from the heart of Northern Italy. In this hands-on cooking class, an esteemed chef transports you to the north of Italy while preparing a cozy, regional feast. Learn to craft iconic dishes like hearty osso bucco to pair with creamy Parmesan cheese polenta and roasted broccolini....
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Spanish for Sharing
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gather around the table for a robust menu of Spanish specialties. This immersive cooking class explores Spanish culture and cuisine with a feast of signature recipes from paella to tapas. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll learn traditional methods for preparing an authentic seafood paella along with classic small...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Cozy Seasonal Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate sugar, spice and everything nice in these decadent sweater-weather desserts. This hands-on cooking class focuses on the art of baking as you craft a selection of treats including pastry, custard and brownies. You’ll top flaky tartlets with luxurious caramel apple filling and balance rich chocolate with...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Pasta Night Elevated
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Upgrade the classic pasta dinner with gourmet techniques from an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class blends timeless Italian charm with fine dining finesse to create a showstopping menu. An esteemed instructor demonstrates traditional methods for preparing fresh pasta dough that you will cut into homemade...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Homemade Harvest Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase autumnal flavors in delicious filled pasta recipes. This cozy cooking class invites you to practice time-honored methods for crafting ravioli from scratch. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as pumpkin, sage and pancetta, each bite is full of comforting fall flavors. Follow along with the chef as you learn...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Bavarian Bliss - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight in classic Old World flavors with an elegant modern touch. This immersive cooking class transports you and your sweetheart to the charming villages of Bavaria with gourmet recipes inspired by traditional German cuisine. Follow along with a world-class chef as you prepare signature dishes with upscale finesse...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Autumn Macaron Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft fall-inspired macarons with rich, seasonal flavors and elegant techniques. Immerse yourself in the flavors of fall with a sweet macaron-focused cooking class. Dive into the art of crafting delicate macarons with rich, seasonal fillings. You'll master the techniques for creating hazelnut macarons with a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Lively Latin Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a culinary tour of Latin America with this bold, colorful menu. You’re invited to experience the warmth and vivacity of the Latin kitchen in this immersive cooking class. Bask in the aromas of Peruvian spice-rubbed chicken on the grill and delight in the bold flavors of rice and black-eyed peas with chorizo....
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Woodland Hills
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Sushi Chef Signatures - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secrets of top sushi chefs with a hands-on lesson. This interactive cooking class will have you ready to roll with essential techniques used by experienced sushi chefs. Sharpen your knives and learn to chop and slice with precision, then cook and season perfect sushi rice. You’ll master the art of...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Classic Croissant Chronicles
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect the art of flaky french pastries from scratch. In this croissant-focused cooking class, you'll learn the art of creating buttery, flaky French pastries from scratch. Master the classic croissant dough and discover the secrets to making delicious variations like jambon and gruyère croissants and pain au...
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Woodland Hills
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Knife Cuts and Italian Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master culinary fundamentals while crafting a rustic Italian feast. In this technique-driven cooking class, you will hone your kitchen skills under the guidance of an expert chef. Your instructor demonstrates proper methods for slicing steak, chopping vegetables and more as you prepare an Italian-inspired menu. Take...
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Woodland Hills
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Steakhouse in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enchant your sweetheart with a steakhouse menu inspired by the culinary traditions of France. This gourmet cooking class combines the opulence of a New York steakhouse with the timeless allure of French cuisine. Guided by the chef, you’ll make your own gorgonzola-shallot butter to melt over seared steak, cream kale...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in San Fernando Valley
How much do cooking classes in San Fernando Valley cost?
Your cost will vary depending on the session you culinary classes, the menu you create and the size of your group. A base price is displayed next to each class listing on this page, as well as any fees that might be part of the price. A tiering structure will be applied to determine final cost, based on headcount and other class specifics. In general, you can expect to pay anywhere from $59 to $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
You'll find cooking classes that are suitable for cooks of all skills and tastes, even aspiring chefs who've never given gourmet creativity a try before. Try a little romantic food prep in a couples or date night cooking lessons or get the whole family in on the excitement with sessions that invite everyone to the kitchen. You'll even find kids and teen courses that help your younger chefs develop their sense of culinary confidence. And when it's time to celebrate don't forget to book clicking classes for birthdays, reunions, anniversaries and any special occasion where food and fun are key ingredients.
What should I expect during a typical class?
All cooking courses include everything required to create a magnificent menu from start to finish, including tools, ingredients and top-notch instruction from the city's most talented chefs. The atmosphere is light and stress-free and the company includes other curious cooks from around town who share your enthusiasm for creating fantastic food. With patient guidance that's easy to understand and the opportunity to ask questions as you learn, you'll have a session that feels like it's been personalized for you.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Techniques used around the world are featured in cooking experiences that bring culinary specialties from Paris, Italy, the Mediterranean and India into focus. Practice your talent for pastries, become a sushi master of your home kitchen or discover the joy of baking breads from cultures far and wide. Thanks to courses that celebrate regional flavor you can even tap into sessions that explore modern classics from the California Dining scene. Each session includes lessons that focus on best practices for your kitchen tools and other specific skills you can apply to a variety of gourmet scenarios.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The best cooking classes in the Valley let you engage with some of the finest chefs in the area while working side-by-side with other curious creatives looking to sharpen their kitchen skills. Every step leads you further in your culinary journey by building your confidence and enhancing your instincts. When you invite your friends, family and colleagues into the kitchen with you, you have a delicious opportunity to create memorable experiences centered around incredible food. From building community to enhancing your home dining life, every aspect offers benefits worth savoring.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Lessons in international cuisine from Britain, China, India and beyond are popular options for the global gourmet, while menus featuring New American dishes and classic Southern favorites bring the best domestic creations into your dining life. You can explore the secrets behind your favorite restaurant fare in sessions exploring steakhouse stylings, bistro methods and trattoria traditions. You'll even find top cooking classes inspired by top restaurant fare like dishes served at Firefly and The Enchanted Manor. Expand your baking and decorating abilities, prepare charcuterie and sushi, prepare your own handmade pasta and more.
Where do the classes take place?
From the busy streets of Burbank to the lush lawns of Glendale, cooking classes near you take place in every region of the Valley. No matter which part of the city you're in, you'll find courses that take place either in your home, your instructor's home or a third-party venue chosen especially for the session. You can even find classes in which the chef travels to your workspace or offsite venue. For these sessions, all supplies and ingredients required for the class will be delivered by the chef to the chosen locale.

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