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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Italian Summer Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a meal fit for a long outdoor table in Tuscany, no plane ticket required. Step into the world of regional Italian cooking with a flavorful, hands-on cooking class. Kick things off with a sweet and savory bruschetta, topped with whipped ricotta and roasted grapes. Then, move on to crispy chicken Milanese,...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Handmade Pastry Creations
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore pastries three ways under the guidance of a five-star chef. This hands-on cooking class celebrates dough in all its delicious forms, from flaky biscuits to cinnamon treats topped with indulgent frosting. With a highly skilled chef leading you, you’ll master dough-making essentials before crafting three...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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Summer Night in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the magic of a summer evening in Paris into your home kitchen. Few things are more romantic than cooking a French meal together and this couples cooking class sets the perfect mood. You’ll prepare lemon-herb roasted chicken, a rustic tomato and goat cheese tart and a fresh green bean salad tossed with...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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The Secrets to Moules Frites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take on a classic French cooking challenge: moules frites. In this French cooking class, you'll master the art of moules frites, a dish that’s simpler than it seems but always impressive. Learn to cook tender mussels in various flavors and pair them with a crisp frisée salad, topped with poached eggs and crispy...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Italian Trattoria Classics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
If you and your partner love Italian food, you'll love this Italian-inspired date night. Add an Italian flair to your next date night with this romantic cooking class. Begin by preparing steak tagliata, topped with rich balsamic vinegar and aromatic rosemary. Next, make a refreshing panzanella salad, full of crunchy...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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HIGH DEMAND
Macarons, Macarons and More Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become an expert in all things macarons. Get lost in macaron heaven during this hands-on cooking class where you'll explore cherry cheesecake and s'mores flavored macarons. With expert guidance from a highly-skilled chef, you'll learn the techniques to formulating your batter and filling, piping and expertly...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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