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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Empanadas! with Chef Roxana
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to whip up fresh and bite-size empanadas Empanadas and pupusas are the perfect, bite-sized treats. And Chef Roxana is a killer baker and is dedicated to using local produce to make great...
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Chef Roxana or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cheesemaking 101: Ricotta, Mozzarella, Burrata, Chevre with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to craft your very own fresh cheeses Cheese! If you can’t get enough of this stuff, this class is for you. Pasty Chef Clemence will teach you the cooking skills she picked up in France.
And we all know that France is home to some of the very best cheeses. It really is that simple to make cheese....
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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A Trip to the Mediterranean with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to make fresh and tasty Mediterranean cuisine There’s a reason why Mediterranean cuisine is so popular, and it’s because it’s so delicious! Chef Clemence will teach you her cooking skills she refined in France so you can whip you very own tasty dishes from the Med.
You might not be able to take...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Cookies with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make perfect batches of cookies Can you think of a dessert that’s more beloved than cookies? We sure can’t, and now you can bring some crispy, chewy and decadent treats in your very own house with the help of advanced Pastry Chef Clemence who trained in...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Holiday Brunch with Chef John
$85
Cooking Class
$85
‘Tis the season to indulge in some weekend morning cooking. Foodwise, the holidays and brunch have the best things in common: the meals start later in the day, and every dish is insanely rich and luxurious. Join Chef John for a not-so-lazy holiday brunch cooking class, where you’ll learn how to prepare...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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French Cakes with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master sweet and simple French cakes during this baking class It’s no secret that the French make the best desserts. And the cakes are some of the best desserts offerings around. During this class, you’ll make simple and beautiful cakes that will look straight out of a high-end pastry shop good. You’ll learn...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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The Doughnut Class in Santa Monica
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Mix, fry and fill decadent doughnuts Doughnuts are trending. It's not hard to see why: They’re delicious! We’re in love with light, glazed and powdered donuts. And why not learn how to make your own? During this class, you’ll mix, fry and fill your very own fried creations.
Discover how to make classics...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Bread 101: Simple Breads from Scratch with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to bake and make simple and tasty breads Believe it or not, it’s relatively easy to bake bread. And this entry-level class will give you the tools to make fresh and tasty breads from scratch. You’ll learn the science of yeast, more about different wheats and flours and even a session on how to mill...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch with Chef John
$65
Cooking Class
$65
SMALL CLASS
Kids ages 6 to 12 are welcome to discover how to make fresh pasta Your kids will love getting messy in the kitchen as they learn how to make their very own pasta, fresh and from scratch. They’ll learn kitchen skills and how to cook, and will maybe even impress their parents. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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SMALL CLASS
Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch
$65
Cooking Class
$65
SMALL CLASS
Kids ages 6 to 12 are welcome to discover how to make fresh pasta Your kids will love getting messy in the kitchen as they learn how to make their very own pasta, fresh and from scratch. They’ll learn kitchen skills and how to cook, and will maybe even impress their parents. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to...
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Chef John or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Pizza in Naples Night with Chef Clemence
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Knead and toss your own dough that you'll make into a delicious pizza pie Pizza is a beloved food. And for very good reasons: it tastes great. And now you can knead and toss your own. You’ll craft fresh, handmade crust and then add toppings to create the perfect pie. Start off by kneading and creating Traditional...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Modern Tarts with Chef Clemence
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover how to create delicious tarts! Tarts will impress just about anyone. They’re savory or sweet. And they’re the perfect size. And you can make your own that just about everyone will love during this class. During this session, you’ll craft decadent Chocolate Ganache Tarts, a savory Passionfruit Meringue...
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Chef Clemence or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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