Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Best Cooking Classes in Los Angeles for your next culinary journey
There is an unbelievable choice of cooking classes in Los Angeles to suit diners of all tastes and preferences. Learn the basics of fresh Italian pasta in the Hollywood Area, discover recipes that will empower your mind in Downtown Los Angeles, master the perfect steakhouse sear in the Mid-City area or indulge in a Casablanca romance with your loved one in Simi Valley. Cooking lessons in Los Angeles are led by an experienced local chef who will send you home with a new arsenal of skills to impress your future dinner guests. Whether you’re in Pasadena, Santa Monica, Culver City, Thousand Oaks or West Los Angeles, there’s an experience in the City of Angels for you. Book a cooking class in Los Angeles today and see for yourself!
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Delicious Dim Sum Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get comfortable with dim sum methods in a beginner-friendly cooking class. Learn how to make dim sum favorites from scratch in this interactive cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), complete with a Dim Sum at Home Kit to keep the experience going. Chef Anthony or a resident chef will guide you through pork...
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Crowd-Pleasing Thai Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook Thai favorites while learning how to manage heat and seasoning. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) focused on Thai classics. Led by Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken...
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Classic Sushi Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend date night rolling, cooking and tasting side by side. Date night gets a sushi bar upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). With guidance from Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura...
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Master Modern Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to replicate buttery French cakes that look as delicious as they taste. Master the art of French baking with a madeleine cooking class. Treat yourself to a fun day learning a new culinary skill taught by an expert chef. Master buttery French madeleines while infusing the batter with delicate flavors. Satisfy...
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Hearty American Feast for Beginners - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create joyful classics that bring everyone together in the kitchen. Join Chef Anthony or one of the talented resident chefs in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) for a family-friendly cooking class featuring classic American comfort foods. Learn to make crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, creamy mac and cheese with extra...
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Bake Refined French Spring Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master exquisite French pastries from scratch in this cooking class. Bake delicate French-inspired desserts in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to make lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread cookies, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers from start to finish....
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Interactive Taco and Tortilla Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare colorful Mexican favorites in this Cinco de Mayo cooking class. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also...
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Sun-Kissed Southern French Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover authentic Southern French flavors with seasonal classics. Cook a seasonal French menu in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to prepare roasted chicken Provençal with lemon and herbs, a green bean and tomato salad with Champagne vinaigrette and herbed rice pilaf. Finish...
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Cook an Unforgettable Japanese Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a modern Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Enjoy Japanese-inspired flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice and a crisp salad with ginger-orange dressing. You’ll also fry vegetable...
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Craft a Classic Korean BBQ Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare restaurant-style Korean BBQ favorites from scratch. Explore Korean flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, prepare classic banchan like marinated cucumber salad, quick kimchi and japchae and steam soft gyeran jjim....
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Refined Mother’s Day Macaron Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake classic French macarons to celebrate Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Anthony or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Beautiful Cake Decorating for Beginners
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence decorating modern cakes from start to finish. Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Los Angeles
How much do cooking classes in Los Angeles cost?
The cost of cooking classes depends on the chef, event, and group size. Starting prices are listed on each class page, but final pricing is determined by a tiered structure based on your group size, along with any applicable fees or optional add-ons included in your selected class. Generally, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
Experiencing a cooking class with your significant other, best friends, family or colleagues is a great way to have an amazing time you’ll never forget. Cooking classes are ideal for cooks of all abilities, from fundamental courses for beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced for experienced cooks looking to enhance their talents. With kids, teens and family fun sessions, cooks of practically any age can get in on the fun and develop skills they can build on. From celebrating birthdays and anniversaries to enjoying romantic date nights and energizing team building moments among coworkers, there are cooking lessons that cover every occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
Expect to have an incredible time connecting with friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues. You'll find your culinary class to be a casual setting that inspires and encourages culinary creativity among you and your fellow students. Everything you need to create your chosen menu is provided, including all ingredients and tools required. Enjoy step-by-step instruction from a top shelf local cook with a talent for helping others reach their potential and discover the joy of food prep. You'll even have time to enjoy the dishes you've prepared with everyone in your class.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master fundamentals like knifing techniques and choosing the right tools for the kitchen task at hand, as well as more advanced techniques such as handmade pasta prep and expert-level sushi creation. Pick up time-honored methods from global cuisines and explore the principles of modern gastronomy. Every session helps sharpen your talents, whether you're acquiring skills for preparing Korean favorites like the menu at Baroo or honing your sensibilities for specialty seafood like Loreto offers.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Taking a cooking class provides a menu of invaluable benefits, from developing confidence in the kitchen to expanding your possibilities for delicious dining to forging bonds with fellow foodies. Explore the background of some of your favorite international dishes while working with a first-rate local chef servicing Echo Lake, Venice and beyond. With every class, you'll add new skills and knowledge to your repertoire. You’ll have an amazing time and walk away with great memories made alongside friends, family, or coworkers.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
The top cooking classes in Los Angeles offer guests an array of options ranging from farm-to-table specialties to international classics. Courses in Latin, Mediterranean and Asian-Pacific let you bring some of the best global dishes to your table, while specialty sessions in desserts, bread making, sushi making, pasta making, and BBQ help you hone in on specific techniques. You'll also find the best cooking classes for creating full holiday meals, conjuring steakhouse menus and preparing your favorite sushi creations.
Where do the classes take place?
Los Angeles cooking classes take place in a variety of locales, including the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. Many choose to have the chef bring all of the ingredients and equipment necessary to conduct the class in your home kitchen or office space for an experience that personalizes the gourmet fun. From Italian culinary classes in Westwood to Vietnamese cooking courses in Los Feliz, you'll find a venue image and driving map on every listing to get you headed in the right direction.
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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