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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Crave-Worthy Chinese Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. Master culinary techniques and flavor combinations native to China with this immersive cooking experience. Guided by an expert chef, you will learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from scratch. Begin by searing chicken and vegetables in a homemade...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Satisfying Pizza Party Favorites - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn dough into dinner with this hands-on family pizza party cooking class. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Newport Beach makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build a summer garden...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Chocolate Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master chocoholic delights, tempering mousse, and more. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate — indulge in everyone’s favorite sweet in this bake-centric cooking class. From brownies and mousse to gelato, you’ll use different flavor combinations with each recipe to create three unique, chocolaty treats. Your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
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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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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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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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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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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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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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$120
Team Building Activity
$120
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Modern Asian Fusion
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Prepare a unique Asian meal blending flavors and spices from across the globe. Discover bold, unique flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Derrick. Explore modern recipes blending Asian, Mexican, American and European-style dishes.
Begin by crafting crispy scallion pancakes for a homestyle Asian...
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Chef Derrick
Serving the Newport Beach area
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Handmade Cavatelli Two Ways
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Make rustic Southern Italian cavatelli pasta by hand in this hands-on cooking class. Handcraft two flavorful cavatelli dishes in this pasta-making class with Chef Keith. You’ll dive into the heart of Southern Italian cooking as you learn to make pasta the traditional way, with simple ingredients and plenty of...
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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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