Beginner Cooking Classes in Newport Beach
Elevate your cooking skills with beginner cooking classes in Newport Beach. Dive into an immersive experience taught by expert chefs to master the basics of cooking. Develop knife skills, learn about kitchen safety and learn techniques to cook an easy meal at home. Start a culinary foundation that provides you with confidence and independence to last a lifetime. Book a beginner cooking class today to start your new journey in the kitchen.
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Tropical Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover island flavors that are sure to add international zing to your home dining line-up. Taste the tropics in an interactive cooking class that celebrates the best dishes from the temperate zone. Your expert instructor has a festival of flavor lined up, with a menu that includes recipes from locales throughout the...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Essential Mediterranean
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of simplicity, expertly applied to Mediterranean dishes. Unlock the secrets of authentic Mediterranean cooking with this chef-led class. With influences from Spain, Greece, France and beyond, you will apply culinary fundamentals like mise en place, knife skills and proper techniques for cooking meat...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Handmade Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Find joy in creating a classic Latin holiday meal completely from scratch. Discover the Latin way to celebrate with steaming hot tamales. This chef-led class walks you through mixing masa into fresh dough before lining corn husks to fill. Chop, simmer and savor two distinct savory fillings of meat and vegetables in a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Chef Skills: Knife Work
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain confidence in a variety of cuts in this kitchen fundamentals class. Get a private lesson in an important kitchen foundation: knife skills. Guided by an expert chef, you will master safe and efficient knife strokes for a variety of cuts from julienne to brunoise and dice. Soon you'll be yielding a chef's knife...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Your Own Sunday Roast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your weekend dining with a comforting classic. Put a fresh twist on the traditional British Sunday roast with this chef-led experience. Press fresh herbs into a filet of beef and roast until pink and tender. Mix up a tangy horseradish cream sauce and roast a variety of vegetables to complement this cozy meal,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Steamed Buns and Dumplings - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create your own savory brunch spread of dim sum favorites in this date night class! Dive into the world of dim sum with this chef-led cooking class. Soon you'll be an expert, crafting gourmet fillings overflowing with savory cooked meat, vegetables and herbs. Discover the art of folding dumplings in a variety of...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Discover Fresh Made Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll up your sleeves as you prepare a baker's dozen of fresh donuts. A local chef instructor helps you turn simple ingredients into decadent donuts in three varieties. First, mix up your batter in the perfect consistency then pipe and shape your donuts. After baking or frying, add homemade glazes and fillings for a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Beef Wellington Mastery - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to craft to perfection an authentic English culinary gem: Beef wellington. During this engaging cooking class, you’ll learn to transform any dinner into a sophisticated English feast. A top-rated chef will teach you how to make a sumptuous Beef Wellington, crafting the perfect puff pastry with a savory...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Cooking for Winter Comfort edit
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a session on the gourmet goodness of warm winter dishes crafted for comfort. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to bring an array of soothing winter dishes to your home table. Prepare a menu designed to keep the cold weather in its place. You'll hone your culinary skills as you create sumptuous...
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Verified Chef
Chef Omei or Resident Chef
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
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Festive Handmade Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Breakdown the process of fresh tamales, from masa to filling and more. Tamales made from scratch are a true labor of love. A holiday dish in some cultures, the result is a soul-warming dish that deserves to be celebrated. Cover all the essentials from fresh masa and two types of fillings plus homemade sauces. Sip on...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cooking for Winter Comfort
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a session on the gourmet goodness of warm winter dishes crafted for comfort. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to bring an array of soothing winter dishes to your home table. Prepare a menu designed to keep the cold weather in its place. You'll hone your culinary skills as you create sumptuous...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic Fall Dinner for Two
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a romantic culinary journey, where you’ll prepare a cozy fall dinner with your partner. During this cooking class, celebrate the arrival of autumn with cozy and seasonal recipes. You’ll work along other couples learning techniques and ingredient combination for a delightful dinner. You’ll glaze and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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