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
Pizza With Pizzazz
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make homemade pizza from a real Italian pizzaiola in this hands-on class! In this hands-on pizza-making class, you will be learning the trade from a real master. Chef Luana is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers, known as “pizzaiolas,” working with a wood-burning oven. Her mastery of...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Dishes From Philippines
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to cook like a true local from the Philippines under step-by-step guidance. Explore rich, comforting Filipino flavors in this exciting cooking class and discover the joy of Filipino cuisine. A highly skilled chef will guide you through step-by-step techniques to craft three beloved dishes that may just rival...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
SMALL CLASS
Texafornian Brunch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
The secrets to a scrumptious Texan and Californian fusion feast are at your fingertips. Utilizing her wide range of culinary experiences, Chef Hannah has a few amazing fusion techniques to showcase you during this cooking class that will easily please your palate. Merge the cuisines from California and Texas into a...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Ravioli Revelry
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to craft artisan raviolis and authentic Italian sauces by hand with Chef Luana. In this hands-on class, Chef Luana will teach you the art of ravioli making, an artisanal skill that is lost to most modern home cooks. Crafting ravioli from scratch is an impressive feat and Chef Luana teaches you everything you...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Traditional Asian Fare With Sushi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy hands-on experience making Asian menu featuring sushi. This cooking class is the ultimate escape to Asian cuisine and the tastes it offers. Participants will learn to mix spices, roll spring rolls, make sauces and perfect sushi rice and rolling it like a gourmet chef.
Alongside an expert Chef Cregg, you'll...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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SMALL CLASS
Traditional Sardinian for 2
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Whip up traditional Sardinian seafood plates as a couple. Italy is one of the most romantic countries on the planet. And if a trip isn’t in the works, you and your significant other can take a culinary journey to Sardinia with Italy native Chef Francesca.
During this exclusive and private class, you’ll...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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SMALL CLASS
Classic Mexican Street Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come see how easy it is to recreate a Mexican feast in your own home! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca, you'll learn how to make a few Mexican street food dishes packed with exciting ingredients and authentic flavor.
You'll start by hand-frying your own crispy taco shells and then filling them with...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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SMALL CLASS
Exploring Sweet and Savory Flavors
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Impress your friends and learn how to create an array of tempting treats This cooking class will appeal to foodies who enjoy both sweet and savory flavors. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll explore the finest ingredients, learning how to prepare them professionally to create an array of delectable dishes....
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Festive Sweets and Treats
$130
Cooking Class
$130
Prepare holiday-inspired treats and enjoy a fun, nostalgic kitchen experience. This holiday-themed cooking class brings a touch of elf-inspired whimsy to your kitchen, channeling the magic and cheer of holiday movie classics. Led by Chef Jackie, this session combines playful, festive themes with a lineup of holiday...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta Fundamentals
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn hands-on techniques for preparing classic pasta dishes. Get hands-on with ridiculously fresh homemade pasta during this dynamic cooking class experience. In this class, you'll improve your skills in the kitchen while learning the fundamentals of pasta making, including how to roll the dough and cut your pasta...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Vibrant Vegetarian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover new recipes to add to your vegetarian collection. Explore ways to add garden-fresh vegetables to your menu in this cooking class. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll learn new techniques and enjoy a fun culinary experience.
Start by tossing together a vibrant kale salad, perfectly balanced with oil, vinegar...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF’S PLACE
The Rich Tradition of Risotto
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Be transported to another world entirely as you learn risotto-making techniques from an Italian native. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Luana will teach you the art of authentic risotto preparation by providing an introduction to the methodology behind risotto. Once you understand proper procedure, you can make...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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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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