Pastry Classes in Los Angeles
Pastries are a food that demands precision and exacting attention. Expert pastry chefs, however, make them seem easy. You’ll learn the basics of dough, the intricacies of temperature modulation, and the nuances of using different types of sugar in your confectionary creation. Los Angeles pastry cooking classes take the mystery out of perfectly-baked pastry, so you can indulge your sweet tooth any time. Sign up today.
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The French Pastry Shop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience French Flair in Every Bite as You Master Pâtisserie Perfection. Recreate patisserie favorites in this bake-centric cooking class! A seasoned chef instructor will guide you through the tips and tricks of creating the beloved French pastries from scratch. Take in the art of making homemade laminated dough,...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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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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Ravioli and Italian Favorites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
If pasta is your passion, this session featuring authentic Italian favorites is sure to satisfy. Let Chef Cregg show you how to prepare a classic Italian meal in this hands-on cooking class filled to the brim with Old World flavor. From openers to dessert, there's a festival of captivating flavors waiting in every...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Crafting Cozy Café Bakes
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Warm, indulgent bites and drinks to craft and share. In this charming baking-focused cooking class, guests join top-rated Chef Hannah for a cozy café-inspired experience filled with rich, satisfying treats. Learn to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea before diving into classic recipes that warm the soul....
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Festive Sweets and Treats
$130
Cooking Class
$130
Prepare holiday-inspired treats and enjoy a fun, nostalgic kitchen experience. This holiday-themed cooking class brings a touch of elf-inspired whimsy to your kitchen, channeling the magic and cheer of holiday movie classics. Led by Chef Jackie, this session combines playful, festive themes with a lineup of holiday...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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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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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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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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Chocolate Fantasy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enter the whimsical world of chocolate desserts with a decadent, hands-on lesson. This interactive cooking class is a fantasy of chocolate featuring a gourmet selection of handmade delights. Watch as the chef demonstrates the magic of making honeycomb to dip in chocolate and entice the senses with luscious chocolate...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Favorite Bakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn to make classic baked treats that are sure to become family favorites. This hands-on cooking class engages the whole family with easy-to-follow instructions from a talented chef. You’ll practice baking basics such as mixing batters and preparing frostings while enjoying time together in the kitchen. Learn tips...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Daily Bread Sampler
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for making a selection of breads perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This interactive cooking class elevates your bread-making skills with guidance from an expert chef. Start your morning with a delicious fusion, raspberry danish focaccia. You’ll use a Dutch oven to prepare rustic French bread, ideal...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
How much do Pastry classes in Los Angeles cost?
You can find a wide variety of cooking experiences to meet budgets of all ranges. Pastry classes in Los Angeles are based on a tiered structure that is based on various details, including the type, size, length and skill level of the class. A more advanced session will come in at a higher rate than a beginner class. The menu and the chef will also play a part. Prices typically range from $59 to over $100 per person. The starting price can be found at the top of this page.
Who are these Pastry classes suitable for?
Whether cooking courses are held in the Arts District, at a vegan café in Silver Lake, in pastry schools or at a Korean BBQ in Koreatown, these classes are suitable for home chefs of all ages and skill levels. Families with young kids and teens are welcome to join a class designed to introduce budding chefs to the joys of cooking, baking and grilling. Join a session with your best friends, book club or office colleagues. Classes are perfect for date nights, team-building experiences, solo outings and any other occasion you can invent.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With pastry classes in Los Angeles, you can expect to find a warm and welcoming ambiance whether you’re a beginner or an advanced home chef looking to boost your culinary resume. You’ll work alongside a gourmet chef and other students while learning about essential kitchen skills and practicing traditional techniques from local, regional and global cultures and cuisines. Chefs arrive at cooking lessons with ingredients, tools and knowledge needed to prepare a menu. All you need to do is show up with a positive attitude and the desire to learn.
What Pastry techniques and skills will I master?
Depending on the class, you’ll jump right into the kitchen scene by learning essential skills like measuring, kitchen safety, slicing techniques and much more. With pastry classes, you may learn how to mix batter, laminate flaky layers of pastry dough and fill tarts with sweet and savory mixtures. Discover the differences in choux, puff, filo and shortbread varieties. After the class, enjoy sampling the eclairs, baklava, quiche and croissant creations you’ve prepared.
What are the benefits of taking a Pastry class?
The best cooking classes and pastry courses offer confidence-boosting guidance, the mastering of new skills and the chance to take home new recipes to recreate for family and friends. You’ll work with a gourmet chef and meet other culinary enthusiasts while having a fun and engaging time in the kitchen. Spend time bonding with family members while you learn how to bake a cake, prepare croissant dough or layer flaky baklava. This is your chance to explore your culinary dreams and ask questions and advice from world-class chefs.
What types of Pastry classes/menus can I choose from?
Top pastry cooking classes featuring pasta making, pastry lessons, bread baking and sushi making are at your fingertips in the LA area. Master skills for grilling juicy burgers, preparing crispy fries, blending taco seasoning, layering French dip sandwiches and slicing ingredients for California-style pizza. If you’ve ever dreamed of recreating your favorite recipes from eateries in Thai Town, Koreatown or the Arts District, these cooking sessions are the perfect way to bring these flavors home. You could also learn how to prepare strawberry doughnuts inspired by the Donut Man in Glendora or soul food items found at the historic Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Hollywood.
Where do the classes take place?
Pastry making classes in Los Angeles take place at venues all over the City of Angels, whether it’s a chef’s private studio, a third-party venue or your own kitchen. Chefs who arrive at your location bring all the ingredients, tools and gear needed to conduct fun and engaging sessions. Culinary classes can be held at restaurants, cafés, banquet rooms and more from Hollywood, the San Gabriel Valley and Pacific Palisades to Beverly Hills and beyond.
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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
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