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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CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Steakhouse
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a lavish Italian feast worthy of a swanky steakhouse! In this class, Chef Francesca shares her Italian heritage and years of cooking experience to bring you an authentic Italian culinary adventure in which you'll learn an array of valuable culinary skills.
Your hands-on class begins with an iconic Italian...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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SMALL CLASS
Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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SMALL CLASS
Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Whip up an impressive vegetarian Italian dinner with your honey. If you and your significant other follow a vegetarian diet or are just trying to eat healthier, consider taking this romantic and exclusive class where Italy native Chef Francesca will teach you both how to make gourmet Italian-inspired vegetarian...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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Intro to Italian Pasta Making
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to craft restaurant-quality menu of Caesar salad, pasta, garlic bread and panna cotta at home. Enjoy a fun Italian cooking class with a top-rated Chef Cregg. Participants will learn important skills and techniques for preparing authentic Italian dishes, from homemade dressing to pasta from scratch.
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Classic Italian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare your favorite Italian recipes. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this cooking class. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to make a variety of delicious Italian recipes you can recreate at home. Start with a refreshing tomato caprese prepared with fresh mozzarella. Your main entrée is...
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
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Succulent Handmade Gnocchi
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make light yet decadent gnocchi — completely from scratch. Chef Luana draws upon her childhood culinary experiences to provide you with an informative and entertaining gnocchi-making cooking class, including memories with her grandmother, who used to say "oggi gnocchi," meaning, today we make the...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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SMALL CLASS
Saucy Comfort Dishes
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the art of handcrafting versatile modern sauces to update and elevate classic comfort recipes. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Hannah hosts an exciting culinary experience where you will learn the skills to create dishes that are perfect for a romantic night in or to impress at your next pot luck. Prepare a...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Explore the exquisite flavors of a classic Lebanese mezze with a plant-based twist. During this engaging cooking class, Chef Jackie will guide you into the secrets of making authentic Eastern Mediterranean dishes. She’ll help you prepare a delicious 100% plant-based Lebanese menu.
You’ll start by preparing two...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Italian Trattoria
$160
Cooking Class
$160
Master time-honored cooking skills and crowd-pleasing Italian dishes with Chef David. Transport yourself to Italy with this hands-on cooking class where you'll practice traditional techniques and use fresh, high-quality ingredients to make mouthwatering, classic Italian dishes.
First, you'll layer tomatoes with...
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Chef David S.
Serving the San Fernando Valley area
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Sophisticated Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Boost your sushi expertise with fun and engaging culinary sessions. Explore signature sushi recipes in this cooking class designed to bring your culinary skills to the next level. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare your favorite restaurant-style sushi selections.
Start by slicing raw fish and...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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Spanish Tapas With a Twist
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create a sensational Spanish tapas tasting menu that delivers one wave of flavor after another. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to construct a beautiful Spanish-style tasting menu featuring five traditional tapas with a few fun added twists.
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a full Moroccan meal from start to finish from scratch. Chef Yasmina invites you to her vibrant, welcoming home for this hands-on Moroccan cooking class. The saffron hues and open architecture enhance the incredible cooking journey you are about to embark on.
Smell the aromas of stewing meats and...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Fernando Valley
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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.