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 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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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Midnight in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Pretend you're dining on the Seine as you indulge in this romantic culinary session. Experience the romance of Paris without leaving your kitchen in this date-night cooking class. Together, you’ll pan-roast chicken to perfection and serve it with a flavorful mustard-herb sauce. On the side, craft beautifully layered...
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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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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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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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Bright and Bold Summer Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your summer produce the star treatment in this seasonal cooking lesson. Get ready for summer with a vibrant cooking class that highlights the season’s best ingredients. Begin with golden corn fritters paired with a flavorful herbed aioli. Then, cook up sweet and savory pork chops alongside a smoky and spicy...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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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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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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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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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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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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Vegan French Cooking
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Join Chef Cregg to learn classic French techniques with modern vegan flair. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Cregg will teach you foundational techniques from traditional French cuisine, including grilling, braising and baking, while incorporating fresh, plant-based ingredients.
You'll first prepare a wild...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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