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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Cook a Chic Japanese Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a contemporary Japanese-inspired feast for date night. Cook a Japanese bistro menu from scratch in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll sear salmon, build flavorful garlic rice, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and master light...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Cook an Authentic Japanese Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft a balanced Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Enjoy Japanese-inspired flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. Prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice and a crisp salad with ginger-orange dressing. You’ll also fry vegetable tempura and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Sweet & Savory Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create perfectly crisp, golden pastries with both sweet and savory fillings. Flaky, buttery and endlessly versatile, croissants are the ultimate pastry for both sweet and savory cravings that you'll make in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the art of crafting classic croissant dough, mastering delicate...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Create a Classic Korean BBQ Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare classic Korean BBQ favorites from scratch. Cook a full Korean BBQ-style meal in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll grill bulgogi beef, assemble lettuce wraps and prepare traditional side dishes including cucumber salad, quick kimchi and...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Sweet & Savory Croissant Perfection
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Roll, fold and bake your way to delicious homemade croissants with chef guidance. Mastering croissants is easier than you think this cooking class will guide you through laminating dough, shaping pastries and balancing sweet and savory fillings. Whether you’re a fan of gooey ham and cheese-filled croissants or...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Latin Steak Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Settle in for an evening of culinary romance with your special someone. Escape to tastier territory with a hands-on cooking class designed to provide couples with a savory evening together in the kitchen. Work side by side as your instructor host teaches you to create your own South American steak dinner, a...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Craft a Bold Korean BBQ Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Prepare savory Korean BBQ favorites from scratch. Explore Korean flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Newport Beach. Learn how to marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, prepare classic banchan like marinated cucumber salad, quick kimchi and japchae and steam soft gyeran jjim. You’ll serve everything...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Latin Excursion - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Treat you and your special someone to a cozy South American cooking experience. Pay homage to mouthwatering Latin cuisine with a date night cooking class made specially for two. Working together with your special someone, you’ll create an array of fragrant South American dishes like refreshing salsa, grilled steak...
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Craft Delicate French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create sophisticated French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through mixing,...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Craft Chic French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create impressive French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Build confidence in the kitchen while making French macarons in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare two elevated flavors, peach and Champagne and chocolate crème brûlée....
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Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Treats For Mom - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Let Mom know how special she is by making her a collection of sweet treats. Nothing says "Thanks, Mom!" quite like showering her with the treats you'll create in this exciting hands-on cooking class! Celebrate this special figure in your life by creating a variety of gourmet goodies with guidance from a top-notch chef...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Transform a Simple Cake Into Art
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence decorating refined cakes from start to finish. Build confidence with classic pastry techniques in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare genoise cake, whip Swiss meringue buttercream and assemble a layered cake with raspberry...
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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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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