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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Teens Cooking Series
Baking for Teens: Summer Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teens the chance to level up their home baking with this five-day series. Give the aspiring bakers in your life a summer to remember with this hands-on five-day cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding them, your teen will dive into advanced baking techniques, using their learnings to master a menu of...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Playful Pasta Possibilities
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the many uses for pasta in this experimental, Italian-inspired culinary lesson. Whether you're new to the kitchen or a pasta pro, this hands-on cooking class will inspire. Kick things off with a bold pasta frittata packed with sausage and spicy peppers. Next, create a skillet lasagna layered with rich herbed...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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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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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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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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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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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Summertime Thai Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring out the best of refreshing summer produce with a punchy Thai meal from scratch. In this Thai cooking class, you’ll use the best summer produce to create vibrant, flavorful dishes. Start with chicken satay served with homemade peanut sauce for dipping. Then, prepare a tangy lime and brown sugar-glazed salmon....
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Kids Cooking Series
Summer Series for Kids: Baking Focus
$349
Cooking Class
$349
The future foodies in your family are sure to love this five-day chef-led baking class. If you have a budding chef in your midst, this immersive cooking class series will inspire them to take their skills up a notch. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll master essential baking skills, learn food preparation...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Teens Cooking Series
Teen Series: Leveled-Up Cuisine
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens with a taste for cooking will love this five-day summer class. Give the young culinary minds in your family a week to remember with this five-day summer cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, your future foodies will get hands-on with advanced cooking techniques, like proving enriched dough, kneading fresh...
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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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Italian Trattoria al Fresco
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself to an Italian trattoria on a warm summer evening with this culinary lesson. Let Italy’s summer bounty inspire your cooking in this fresh, seasonal cooking class. Start with crispy polenta bites topped with arugula pesto and creamy goat cheese. Then, grill marinated steak and finish it with a zesty...
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Woodland Hills
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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