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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Savor the Streets of the French Quarter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy festive techniques passed down from French Quarter kitchens. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Guided by Chef Jessica, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled with honey...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Bake Elegant Summer Tarts
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Fold ricotta and pesto into a rustic freeform tart in this summer pastry class. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Newport Beach. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Delicious Delivery - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the kids and learn how to prepare your favorite Chinese restaurant recipes. This cooking class is a wonderful way to spend time together while sharing the joy of cooking. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll work together to prepare vegetable lo mein. Next, learn how to fold dumplings and fill them with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Festive Cupcakes - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spend time with family in fun and engaging culinary sessions. Bring a spark to the next holiday gathering by joining this cooking class. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll work alongside the kids while learning how to measure ingredients, mix batter and bake and frost a batch of firework-inspired cupcakes. Top them with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Chocolate Lover's Paradise
$109
Cooking Class
$109
This cooking class teaches you how to make delicious chocolate treats from scratch. Indulge in the magic of homemade chocolate during this engaging cooking class. An experienced chef instructor will bring your chocolate dreams to life, teaching you how to make a decadent array of chocolate treats from scratch. No...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cook an Authentic Coastal Summer Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Combine cedar plank salmon and golden beet salad in one summer class. This cooking class in Newport Beach is your chance to celebrate bright seasonal flavors in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll cook cedar plank salmon topped with a rich blackberry sauce, then put together a golden beet and haricot vert salad for a...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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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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Cook With New Orleans Flair
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Ignite your taste buds with New Orleans magic. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in Newport Beach. Led by Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies with...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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.