Cooking Classes in Newport Beach
Best Cooking Classes in Newport Beach for your next culinary journey
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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Tasty Takeout - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the whole family and learn how to prepare restaurant favorites. Ditch the takeout menu by joining this cooking class focused on fresh Chinese recipes. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll work together to slice and season ingredients for vegetable lo mein. Connect and bond while folding chicken and chives into...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
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Love From Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a fun and unique culinary experience with your sweetie. While working alongside a gourmet chef, this cooking class allows you to spend quality time together while learning new and exciting cooking techniques. Begin by marinating and grilling steak tagliata and mixing up a colorful panzanella. Your side is...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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
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Signature French Dishes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn the secrets behind fine French dining by creating five decadent courses. French cuisine is known for its decadent flavors, and now you can learn the techniques to craft these rich recipes. Chef Derrick will guide you through a luxurious menu in this engaging cooking class.
You will start by learning how to...
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Chef Derrick
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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
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Italy Times Two - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Share your love of Italian culture and cuisine. Join a gourmet chef for a fun and engaging cooking class focused on classic Italian fare. Working alongside your significant other, you'll learn how to cook and slice beef for steak tagliata. Next, prepare a colorful panzanella and grilled zucchini with pesto. For...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Build Kitchen Confidence
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Encourage your kid to explore new foods through this cooking series. Inspire creativity and confidence in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa created for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step instruction from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will mix doughs, prepare fillings and practice frosting and...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Explore Aromatic Persian Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of Persian cooking in this immersive cooking class in Costa Mesa. Cook a colorful Persian menu in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare saffron chicken kabobs, make Shirazi-style cucumber and tomato salad and cook crispy...
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Sweet Skills and Savory Fun
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Give your child five days of cooking projects designed for kids in this cooking series. Encourage young chefs to explore and experiment in this fun cooking series in Newport Beach designed for a full week of cooking and baking. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, kids will prepare both sweet and savory dishes,...
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Newport Beach
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Persian Dinner Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore fragrant Persian flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. Explore Persian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. You’ll grill saffron chicken kabobs, prepare a chopped cucumber and tomato salad with fresh mint and learn to make crispy Persian rice, also known as tahdig. For...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Explore Festive Spanish Tapas
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the flavors of Spain in this fun and social cooking class in Costa Mesa. Cook up a Spanish tapas menu made for grazing, sharing and second helpings in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With Chef Jessica or a resident chef leading the way, you'll prepare albondigas, pan con tomate, garlicky shrimp...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Fresh Al Fresco Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the charm of rustic Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class in Costa Mesa. Cook your way through a relaxed Italian summer menu in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With Chef Jessica or a resident chef leading the way, you'll prep grilled marinated steak with scallion gremolata, make crispy...
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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.