Cooking Classes in Newport Beach

Best Cooking Classes in Newport Beach for your next culinary journey

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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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Mastery of Modern New American Fare

$109
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$109
Cook up a fresh perspective on New American cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Handcraft a handful of vibrant New American dishes in this engaging and interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. Learn smart cooking techniques as you create recipes with fresh, incredible ingredients. To start, you'll top slices of...
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Chef Kevin
5.0
22 Reviews
Serving the Newport Beach area
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Craft Flavorful Dumplings 6 slide
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Craft Flavorful Dumplings

$99
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$99
Practice beginner folding styles perfect for any dumpling recipe. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping sauces to complete...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Tue, Feb 3rd at 4:00PM & other times
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Valentine's Favorite

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
5.0
63 Reviews
Serving the Newport Beach area
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Wine Country Flavors

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover wine country-inspired dishes in this hands-on cooking experience. Join this cooking class for a wine country experience where you'll craft a delicious, full-course meal. Discover how to make a tender fillet with red wine and shallot sauce, complemented by roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary and a fresh...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Tue, Feb 3rd at 7:00PM
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Valentine's Favorite

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
5.0
63 Reviews
Serving the Newport Beach area
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Explore Wine Country Cuisine

$99
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$99
Perfect your cooking techniques with an authentic wine country menu. This wine country-focused cooking class will teach you how to create a delicious, rustic yet refined meal. From the savory fillet with red wine and shallot sauce to the roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary, each dish highlights the richness of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Tue, Feb 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Creative Chocolate Dessert Making 6 slide
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Creative Chocolate Dessert Making

$99
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$99
Craft decadent chocolate desserts perfect for any occasion. Discover classic chocolate recipes in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a rich chocolate tart, hand-roll and dip truffles and bake triple chocolate brownies. You’ll build...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Handmade Pizza Basics

$95
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$95
Learn each step of the process so you can make pizza completely from scratch. Discover why homemade pizza is the best kind of pizza in this engaging and interactive cooking class. Chef Kevin will show you the pizza-making process from start to finish, so you can handcraft your own pizza using your favorite...
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Chef Kevin
5.0
22 Reviews
Serving the Newport Beach area
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Classic French Fundamentals

$99
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$99
Discover the elegance of French cooking with hands-on lessons and expert guidance. This cooking class is your ticket to mastering the timeless art of French cuisine. Create dishes that highlight the rich flavors and precise techniques France is famous for. Craft an impeccable sauce and prepare a decadent dessert,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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Valentine's Favorite

Taste of Thai Cuisine

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Excite your taste buds with a refreshing menu inspired by Thai cooking. In this interactive cooking class, join Chef Kevin in exploring the vibrant flavors of authentic Thai cuisine. Learn to identify the five basic tastes and expand your palate while preparing fresh dishes featuring classic Thai flavors and...
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Chef Kevin
5.0
22 Reviews
Serving the Newport Beach area
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Craft Festive Chocolate Desserts

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build chocolate-making techniques that last a lifetime. Make a trio of chocolate desserts in this fun cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll create a chocolate tart, chocolate-dipped truffles and triple chocolate brownies. Along the way, you’ll learn practical dessert...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Perfecting a Classic French Meal

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master timeless French cooking methods and bring the charm of France to your table. This cooking class celebrates the time-honored recipes and techniques that define classic French cuisine. Discover the secrets behind creating bold sauces, delicate pastries and perfectly balanced dishes as you craft an unforgettable...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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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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