Beginner Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Sometimes it seems like everybody else knows how to cook. They likely learned from a great chef along the way, whether it was a parent or a friend. Well, you can take your culinary education to the next level: learn from a professional chef. Some of the best chefs in America live in LA, and there are plenty of Los Angeles area cooking classes perfect for beginners. Sign up today and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Intro to Italian Pasta Making
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to craft restaurant-quality menu of Caesar salad, pasta, garlic bread and panna cotta at home. Enjoy a fun Italian cooking class with a top-rated Chef Cregg. Participants will learn important skills and techniques for preparing authentic Italian dishes, from homemade dressing to pasta from scratch.
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegetarian Brunch Bonanza
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn to make meat-free breakfast favorites in this fun class. Discover the fresh flavors of seasonal vegetables in this hands-on cooking class. Master the art of vegetarian cooking while learning new techniques from a top-notch chef in an interactive environment.
Start your brunch with pear and gorgonzola...
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Chef Jasmin
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a full Moroccan meal from start to finish from scratch. Chef Yasmina invites you to her vibrant, welcoming home for this hands-on Moroccan cooking class. The saffron hues and open architecture enhance the incredible cooking journey you are about to embark on.
Smell the aromas of stewing meats and...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Upscale Italian Flavors
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Take a gourmet approach to Italian dining with a selection of deliciously imaginative dishes. Step beyond the Italian dishes you know and love and try a tasty adventure in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Seyhan. You'll assemble a menu filled with thoughtful, elegant fare, where every dish is infused with...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Perfecting Beef Wellington
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Pierre and learn the secrets behind making the British classic, beef Wellington. Chef Pierre was born in France and studied cooking there for 12 years. In this cooking class, he will show you how to prepare the perfect beef Wellington, as well as teaching you some important tricks of the trade.
Begin by...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a show-stopping Latin-inspired meal with help from a professional. Join Chef Rick in this interactive cooking class where you’ll create a four-course Latin-inspired meal from beginning to end with instruction and advice from a world-class professional.
You’ll start by learning how to make tortilla...
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Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Italian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare your favorite Italian recipes. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this cooking class. Led by Chef Mo, you'll learn how to make a variety of delicious Italian recipes you can recreate at home. Start with a refreshing tomato caprese prepared with fresh mozzarella. Your main entrée is...
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Chef Mo
West covina (Walnut Valley)
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SMALL CLASS
Classic Mexican Street Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come see how easy it is to recreate a Mexican feast in your own home! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca, you'll learn how to make a few Mexican street food dishes packed with exciting ingredients and authentic flavor.
You'll start by hand-frying your own crispy taco shells and then filling them with...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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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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LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Fresh Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Pasta is better when it's homemade from the heart! Discover how easy it is to make pasta from scratch in this fun cooking class! A chef instructor will show you the proper technique for preparing homemade pasta dough and savory sauces that burst with flavor. Pasta night at home will take on a whole new meaning when...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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SMALL CLASS
Voyage of Asian Flavors
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Embark on a journey of discovery covering a trio of beloved global cuisines. Discover the essence of authentic Vietnamese, Korean and Thai dining with an in-person cooking class that brings adventurous cooking to your home kitchen. Chef Carole is your guide for a tour of these incredible cultures, each offering a...
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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