Cooking Classes in Newport Beach

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Whether you’re in town for the surf or spending time exploring its historical landmarks, cooking classes in Newport Beach offer a new but equally enticing way of immersing yourself in the city. Sure, the diverse culinary scenes of Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar and Fashion Island are sure to keep your tastebuds tickled, but if you’re ready to learn to prepare restaurant-quality cuisine of your own, there’s nothing like cooking courses in Newport Beach. Learn to cook New American fare, savor Spanish specialties or prepare a Tuscan meal for two. Whichever class you pick, you’ll be guided by a renowned and friendly chef, learning new skills that’ll set you up for a life of culinary creativity. Ready to get started? Then book your cooking class in Newport Beach today!
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Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Pad Thai Night 6 slide
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Classic Pad Thai Night

$99
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$99
Cook a comforting Thai menu in this beginner-friendly cooking class in Costa Mesa. Pad Thai, massaman curry and coconut ice cream make this cooking class in Costa Mesa a flavorful introduction to Thai cooking. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will help you build the noodle dish, balance a sweet-spicy cucumber salad,...
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4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 1st at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Thai Dinner 6 slide
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Thai Dinner

$109
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$109
Make a Thai meal from start to finish in this approachable cooking class in Newport Beach. This cooking class in Newport Beach brings Thai restaurant favorites into your own hands. With Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make pad Thai, simmer massaman curry, steam jasmine rice, toss cucumber salad with roasted...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Thu, Oct 1st at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic Autumn Apple Table 6 slide
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Classic Autumn Apple Table

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to use apples in sweet and savory ways in this cooking class in Newport Beach. This cooking class in Newport Beach puts fall apples into every course without repeating the same flavor twice. With Chef Angel or a resident chef, make cider-braised chicken with cream, cheddar crostini with apple chutney, apple...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Fri, Oct 2nd at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night 6 slide
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Flavorful Elegant Bites - Date Night

$99
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$99
Practice simple techniques for elegant bites in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. This cooking class in Costa Mesa turns date night into a hands-on small-plates experience. Chef Jessica or a resident chef walks you through crab cakes with mustard-chive sauce, a crisp fennel and pear salad, ricotta crostini with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 1st at 7:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Rustic World Bread Favorites 6 slide
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Rustic World Bread Favorites

$99
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$99
Bake your way through different bread traditions in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. From soft Korean salt bread to dukkah-dusted flatbread and tomato-studded focaccia, this cooking class in Costa Mesa gives you three ways to understand bread dough. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through mixing,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 2nd at 9:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bakery Treats - Family Fun 6 slide
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Bakery Treats - Family Fun

$89
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$89
Learn nostalgic favorites in a playful cooking class featuring sweet treats with a fun, fairground twist. Get nostalgic in the sweetest way with a baking cooking class that’s all about playful treats. You’ll make classic whoopie pies, gooey brownie s’mores bars and crispy cinnamon-sugar elephant ears. It’s a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Sat, Oct 3rd at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats 6 slide
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Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore creative fall sweets in this pumpkin-focused cooking class in Newport Beach. If pumpkin season is your favorite time of year, this cooking class in Newport Beach gives you plenty to work with. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to make pumpkin caramel swirl ice cream, a delicate pumpkin soufflé,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Sun, Oct 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cozy Autumn Apple Feast 6 slide
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Cozy Autumn Apple Feast

$99
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$99
Create a fall-inspired apple menu in this beginner-friendly cooking class in Costa Mesa. In this cooking class in Costa Mesa, you’ll use apples in savory, creamy, crisp and caramelized ways. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will show you how to braise chicken with cider, prepare sharp cheddar crostini with apple...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 2nd at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Learn Basic Knife Skills 6 slide
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Learn Basic Knife Skills

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Practice the basics of using a chef's knife during this informative cooking class. Proper knife use is an essential skill for any budding chef, and this cooking class is the perfect setting to learn. An experienced chef instructor will show to the ropes, teaching you everything from chopping and slicing techniques to...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Sun, Oct 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night 6 slide
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Bavarian Intimate Kitchen - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Strengthen bonds through hearty Bavarian dishes that showcase love through collaborative cooking. Comfort food becomes romantic art when you learn authentic Bavarian techniques in this couples cooking class, starting with refreshing apple and fennel preparations. Perfect classic pork schnitzel creation alongside...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 2nd at 4:00PM & other times
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A Taste of Thailand - Date Night

$109
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$109
Cook Thai-inspired favorites together while practicing useful techniques and flavor balancing. Take your date on a culinary journey through Thailand in this interactive cooking class. You’ll start with crab spring rolls and sweet chili sauce, learning how to assemble and roll each one. Next, prepare chicken Pad Thai...
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54 Reviews
Newport Beach
Next Date: Sun, Oct 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun 6 slide
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Dessert Building Blocks - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Foster teamwork through collaborative sweet-making adventures. Messy hands and happy faces define this cooking class featuring whoopie pies, brownie s'mores bars and elephant ears, perfect for family creativity. Kids and adults work side by side creating customizable treats that showcase everyone's personality through...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
57 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Oct 3rd at 1:00PM
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NEWPORT BEACH

How much do cooking classes in Newport Beach cost?

Costs for culinary classes vary based on the session, the chef and the size of your group. You can consult the listings on this page to see a base cost as well as any fees that might be included. A tiering structure will be applied based on headcount to determine the total cost of your session. Depending on your choice of lesson, you can expect overall prices ranging from $59 to $100 per person and higher.

Who are these cooking classes suitable for?

There are cooking classes suitable for anyone with a taste for culinary creativity, everyone from curious first-time cooks to seasoned long-timer chefs. Specialty sessions for kids, teens and families ensure that cooks of all ages can have an introduction to the gourmet arts. You'll also find team building cooking lessons that help colleagues collaborate in a whole new way. And when it's time for romance, singles, date night and couples courses are available to help you turn up the heat. From making birthdays more memorable to celebrating life's most delicious moments, there are cooking classes that cover it all.

What should I expect during a typical class?

Step into the kitchen for a fun-filled lesson in an easy-going atmosphere that encourages delicious success for everyone. All cooking courses are led by five-star cjefs eager to demonstrate techniques and share tips you can use once you're back in your home kitchen. You'll have access to all the ingredients, tools and supplies required to complete your chosen menu while sharing space with fellow cooks looking to expand their gourmet skills just like you. The no-pressure atmosphere makes it easy to hone your skills and may even offer a chance to dig into what you've created after instruction is finished.

What cooking techniques and skills will I master?

Try your hand at making masterful macarons, take your taste buds on a journey to the bistros of Paris or recreating rustic Tuscan fare using time-honored regional methods. Or keep things closer to home and learn how to get every bit of goodness out of your grill or your cast iron cookware. There are even local cooking experiences that help you make the most of coastal California seafood to bring regional flavor up close. With sessions covering everything from the latest in cake decorating technique to classical sushi prep, you can slice the vast and varied world of culinary creativity one dish at a time.

What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?

The best cooking classes in Newport Beach offer an enriching opportunity to learnthe fundamentals or advance your existing abilities under the guidance of some of the best culinary creatives in town. Learn the background of your favorite dishes, pick up tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else and create magical moments that build your confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment. With your favorite friends and loved ones in the kitchen with you, you can share a sweet experience that brings you closer together. It's a prime opportunity to enjoy a community that celebrates gourmet goodness while adding new skills to your arsenal.

What types of cooking classes can I choose from?

Choose from top cooking classes that explore popular global cuisines like Mediterranean and Thai. For domestic dishes, discover how the experts create authentic California fare, master Southern comfort cooking specialties or explore the East Coast's most sumptuous creations. You can learn the inner workings of a classic surf-and-turf dinner or bring the best of bistro dining into your home cooking line-up, similar to an experience at Marche Moderne or Pelican Grill. Expand your personal cooking book by learning to create traditional sushi dishes from a local master or give your cookie decorating game a sugary makeover with specialty sessions that focus on timeless techniques.

Where do the classes take place?

You'll find bistro sessions in Balboa, Chinese courses in Corona del Mar, baking lessons in Big Canyon and so much more. With cooking classes near you cropping up in every corner of town, you're always just a short drive away from the savory action. Most classes take place in either your place, your chef's place or a separate venue that supports culinary instruction. Certain sessions like team building experiences involve the instructor traveling to your office, workspace or pre-chose location. For these courses, the instructor brings all materials and ingredients needed to create the menu listed.
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