Cooking Classes in Irvine
Best Cooking Classes in Irvine for your next culinary journey
Discover the signature flavors of cuisines like Spanish, Italian, French and more with hands-on cooking classes in and around Irvine. Guided by world-class chefs, you will learn how to transform high-quality local ingredients like fresh seafood and peak produce into dynamic dishes that showcase this incredible region. From the international influences of Santa Ana to nostalgic American favorites from Anaheim, these interactive chef-led lessons highlight the magic blend of culture and quality that defines local cuisine.
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day
Authentic Thai Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create an anything-but-basic Thai meal with the guidance of a professional chef. Join Chef Krong for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn the basics of Thai cooking as you prepare a flavorful meal with fresh ingredients and authentic cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll stir together tom yung kung, a spicy...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Irvine area
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Italian Primavera Picks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Springtime is the perfect season for a specialty meal featuring fine Italian dishes. Spring in Italy brings about a host of new home dining options, as you'll discover in this sensational hands-on cooking class. Prepare a savory spread that brings fresh flavor to classic dishes that make the change of season into a...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Make Your Own Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bake and decorate DIY madeleines. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make madeleines, everyone’s favorite buttery, fluffy French cookies, then this is the class for you. Instructed by a world-class chef, this hands-on class will lead you through baking and creating your very own custom...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Savory Spanish Specialties
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to prepare your own paella-centered diner filled with classic Mediterranean flavors. Mediterranean masterpieces from the great Spanish cookbook take their turn on the table in this exciting in-person cooking class. Let Chef Stacy share her magical methods for making a four-course meal featuring the finest...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Mother's Day
Mastery of Modern New American Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook up a fresh perspective on New American cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Handcraft a handful of vibrant New American dishes in this engaging and interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. Learn smart cooking techniques as you create recipes with fresh, incredible ingredients.
To start, you'll top slices of...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Traditional Street-Style Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Satisfy your taco cravings with street-style tacos made from scratch. Serve up authentic street-style tacos in this exciting cooking class! You’ll learn the secrets behind bold Mexican flavors, from tacos al pastor with juicy marinated pork to zesty chipotle-lime shrimp tacos, perfect for seafood lovers. Plus,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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French Bistro Celebration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own indulgent bistro meal from scratch at a skills-focussed session. Sauté, pan-roast and whisk your way to the perfect French bistro meal at this hands-on cooking class. Led by the expert chef, you’ll pair asparagus with poached eggs and make tarragon chicken with white wine sauce. Then, you’ll learn...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Wholesome Parisian Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Timeless tastes from the City of Light make this session a memorable affair. Lovers of chic Parisian fare will swoon for this interactive cooking class, where French flavor comes to life in savory fashion! With Chef Stacy H. leading the lesson, you'll discover gourmet methods for transforming wholesome ingredients...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Handmade Pizza Basics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn each step of the process so you can make pizza completely from scratch. Discover why homemade pizza is the best kind of pizza in this engaging and interactive cooking class. Chef Kevin will show you the pizza-making process from start to finish, so you can handcraft your own pizza using your favorite...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Fresh Thai Dishes
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Get a taste of Thai cuisine in this authentic cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Krong, you'll learn how to make several Thai dishes using authentic ingredients and cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll make laab gai, a dish of ground chicken with fresh mint and spicy lime juice. Then you'll get...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Irvine area
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Taste of Thai Cuisine
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Excite your taste buds with a refreshing menu inspired by Thai cooking. In this interactive cooking class, join Chef Kevin in exploring the vibrant flavors of authentic Thai cuisine. Learn to identify the five basic tastes and expand your palate while preparing fresh dishes featuring classic Thai flavors and...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Irvine area
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Mother's Day
Forever Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your date to a restaurant-worthy feast at home. Impress your date with a five-star cooking class taught by a world-class chef. Using the freshest ingredients and hand-picked recipes, you and your partner will create the multi-course, Italian-style feast of your dreams in just one...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Popular Cities We Serve Near Irvine
Fullerton
An emphasis on local community and tradition set the mood for hands-on cooking classes in Fullerton, where top-rated chefs guide you in the art of crafting dishes guaranteed to delight all palates.
Cypress
Artesian wells and rustic charm are the perfect backdrop for interactive cooking classes in Cypress. Let master chefs show you the secrets to elevated cuisine in an unbeatable, inspiring setting.
Orange
Work with world-class chefs eager to share their culinary knowledge when you book cooking classes in Orange. Take in the incredible historic architecture of this storied area while enhancing your cooking and cutlery skills with expert guidance.
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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.