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: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast 6 slide
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Cook a Traditional French Bistro Feast

$109
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$109
Learn how to prepare bistro-style meals with clear instruction. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and herb-marinated...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Mon, Apr 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night 6 slide
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Make a Vibrant Thai Dinner - Date Night

$99
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$99
Add a sense of escape to date night with a hands-on Thai cooking experience. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and jasmine...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Thu, Apr 16th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Festive Spring Feast 6 slide
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Festive Spring Feast

$109
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$109
Cook a spring-inspired feast while gaining practical hosting skills. Bring fresh spring flavors to your table in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Mon, Apr 6th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night 6 slide
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Make a Wholesome Parisian Dinner - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook together and savor a Paris-style evening. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts, roasted...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Fri, Apr 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Refined Southern French Feast 6 slide
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Cook a Refined Southern French Feast

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring French coastal flavors together on the plate. Learn to make a bright, coastal French menu in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare bouillabaisse with seafood in saffron broth and creamy garlic aioli, a shaved radish and arugula salad with...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Authentic Dim Sum Cooking 6 slide
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Authentic Dim Sum Cooking

$109
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$109
Try hands-on dim sum cooking in a beginner-friendly format. Make it a dim sum party in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa, with a Dim Sum at Home Kit included. Led by Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare siu mai dumplings, Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce and shrimp rice rolls, then...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Apr 18th at 1:00PM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Balanced Seasonal Supper 6 slide
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Balanced Seasonal Supper

$109
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$109
Cook a well-balanced spring supper with confidence. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Newport Beach focused on light, crowd-pleasing dishes. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 7th at 7:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner 6 slide
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Make a Hearty Ramen Dinner

$109
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$109
Cook ramen while sharpening knife and noodle skills. Cook a comforting bowl of ramen from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms and a perfect ramen egg. You’ll...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Apr 8th at 1:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night 6 slide
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Cook a Gourmet Tuscan Feast - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy date night in the kitchen with an Italian-inspired cooking class. Make it a fun night out with this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa built for couples who love Italian flavors. Led by Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula salad with...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sat, Apr 18th at 4:00PM & other times
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Wholesome Spring Cooking

$109
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$109
Cook fresh dishes while improving consistency and control. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Newport Beach focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
47 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Apr 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Marvelous Madeleines 6 slide
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Marvelous Madeleines

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own take on a classic French morsel straight from the patisseries of Paris. Make your next baking project an exploration of French baking traditions with an interactive cooking class focused on the exquisite madeleine. Your talented instructor shares all you need to know for crafting exquisite batter to...
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4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Apr 19th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun 6 slide
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Silly April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Spend quality time cooking treats designed to surprise and delight. Get ready for laughs in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa made for families. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you as you make grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese,” meatloaf cupcakes with mashed...
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4.4
55 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Sun, Apr 19th 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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