Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Professional chefs love teaching beginners! Everyone started somewhere, and these chefs are happiest teaching new chefs because they remember being there too. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with the help of a professional! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let a hands-on class springboard your first dive into cooking.
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Team Building Activity
Explore Vietnamese Flavors
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Treat your team to unique flavors with this Vietnamese-inspired spread. Build your teamwork skills as you craft Vietnamese-inspired recipes in this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Rebecca. Work side-by-side as you learn how to expertly slice and dice ingredients, cook meat and more.
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Loaf Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your daily bread from basic to extraordinary. Dive into the craft of artisanal bread baking in this hands-on cooking class. Master a classic white bread, perfect a sweet cinnamon-raisin swirl and explore savory flavors with olive-rosemary wheat bread. Learn the art of homemade butter to complement your...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day
Delightful Italian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add a touch of la dolce vita to your summer dinners with skills taught in this Italian feast. Discover how to create a summery Italian menu at this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Marc V. Your expert chef will keep things fun as they show you how to prepare a whole menu of Italian favorites.
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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Savor the Taste of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the balance of bold and delicate flavors in Thai cooking. This cooking class offers an opportunity to learn the art of creating your favorite Thai dishes. Explore the balance of strong and delicate flavors that define Thai cuisine. Discover techniques for frying crispy shrimp, simmering green curry and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Vietnamese Cuisine Unpacked
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring authentic Vietnamese flavors to your kitchen. If Vietnamese cuisine is your favorite comfort food, treat yourself to this hands-on cooking class, where a world-class chef will guide you as you unpack the complex flavor profiles of three iconic Vietnamese dishes. Each one bursting with bold flavors and fresh...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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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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Springtime Spice - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plant the seeds of romance with a garden-fresh springtime dinner. Celebrate nature's awakening in this springtime cooking class. Craft a harmonious meal featuring herb-infused chicken, nutty farro studded with tender snap peas and sweet roasted carrots elevated by preserved lemons and feta. Crown your creation with an...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Homemade Chinese Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of creating satisfying Chinese comfort foods. Explore essential Chinese cooking techniques in this immersive cooking class. Discover the complexity of hot & sour soup, create flaky scallion pancakes and master the sweet-savory balance of honey sesame chicken. Perfect your wok skills with ginger beef and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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French Bistro Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the art of French bistro cooking for a hands-on evening. Immerse yourself in the captivating flavors of a Parisian bistro with this spring cooking class. Alongside a top-rated chef, master the art of French cuisine, from grilled asparagus to a rich goat cheese soufflé. The evening crescendos with the...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Trattoria Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Satisfy your cravings with dishes inspired by Italy. Uncover the secrets of a bustling Italian trattoria in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to pan-fry chicken piccata to golden perfection, stir up silky garlic-infused polenta and roast asparagus with a truffle twist. Cap off your meal with a velvety butterscotch...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Sauce Like an Italian Nonna
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Channel the wisdom of Italian grandmothers in your kitchen. Tap into generations of Italian wisdom in this heartwarming cooking class. Craft a soul-warming fra diavolo, blend a nonna-approved pesto vinaigrette, whip up a comforting ricotta spread and create a celebratory zabaglione. Bring the love and skill of an...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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.