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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A Taste of Modern Techniques
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create an array of seasonally inspired fare using modern cooking techniques and the latest kitchen gadgetry. Take part in an interactive cooking experience, and create and indulge in cuisine from around the world in this hands-on class with Chef Cregg. Learn impressive and advanced techniques as you work your way...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Fair-ly Incredible Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate the best sweets you'd find at the county fair, right in your home kitchen. Capture the fun of the fair in this festive summer cooking class. Begin by making golden, crispy funnel cakes dusted with plenty of powdered sugar. Then, roll out homemade dough for a bubbling double-crust blueberry pie filled with...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Convivial Mexican Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a class focused on making a big batch of fajitas, all from scratch. Get ready to fire up your kitchen in this flavorful Mexican cooking class made for sharing. You’ll cook tender carne asada and wrap it in freshly made corn tortillas, then customize your own guacamole with just the right mix of lime, cilantro...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Farmers' Market French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a light twist on French cuisine in this cooking lesson. Enjoy a fresh take on French cuisine in this produce-focused cooking class. Your main dish will feature grilled salmon, cooked in butter and flavored with lemon and dill. On the side, savor herb-infused green beans and a crisp apple and fennel salad, topped...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Dive into Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a sumptuous medley of dim sum favorites. Master the delicate folds and fillings of two different types of dumplings in this dynamic cooking class. With a chef guiding you from start to finish, you'll get to grips with preparing a selection of mouthwatering dim sum dishes. But there's more on the menu than...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Brunch in Bed Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Surprise someone or just yourself, with these gorgeous pastries first thing in the morning. If you’re eager to create bakery-worthy pastries at home, this cooking class is for you. Start by frying up golden beignets, dusted generously with powdered sugar. Then, make mixed berry fritters drizzled with a tangy...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Pâtisserie With Ease
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Up your baking game in this technical and indulgent culinary lesson. Perfect for home bakers ready to level up, this cooking class focuses on refined French pâtisserie. You’ll start with the Paris-Brest, a ring of airy choux pastry filled with silky cream and topped with slivered almonds. Then, craft luxurious...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Splendor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a tour of delicious French cuisine. Discover French coastal cuisine during a passionate date night cooking class. Learn to prepare delectable dishes like succulent scallops and creamy risotto, inspired, of course, by the flavors of the seaside. As you work through the recipes, you'll learn new techniques and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Southern French Specialities
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourself to an array of homemade dishes inspired by the South of France. Indulge in a rich French feast in this cooking class. Start with chicken cooked with capers, olives and roasted lemons for a briny, tangy flavor. Then, create a ratatouille tart with tender vegetables wrapped in flaky pastry. A simple...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Gourmet Duo - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the night with steak and crab cakes. Get ready for a memorable night full of great food and even greater company during a date night cooking class. Learn how to cook succulent steak and mouth-watering crab cakes; there's also dessert on the table. This hands-on class, made for couples to experience something...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Croissant Masterclass
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become a croissant connoisseur during this hands-on cooking class. Get ready to impress at the next bake sale with homemade croissants perfected in this cooking class. Right from the start, you'll get hands-on with learning how to mix and laminate your dough, master your shaping method before finally baking your flaky...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Flavorful Asian Favorites - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Everyone of all ages will appreciate learning to create their Asian takeout favorites from scratch. In this interactive cooking class for all ages, families can team up to recreate beloved Asian takeout dishes at home. Start by making lo mein loaded with fresh vegetables, then learn to fold and cook chicken and chive...
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Woodland Hills
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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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