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 Cozy Fall Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a harvest-inspired feast in this seasonal cooking class in Costa Mesa. Celebrate the flavors of autumn in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll prepare cider-glazed pork tenderloin topped with apple-cranberry chutney, make comforting cornbread stuffing and roast carrots with warming spices....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Tokyo Flavors for Two - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore Japanese-inspired flavors and techniques together in this interactive date night class. Spend the evening exploring Japanese-inspired dishes in this hands-on date night cooking class. Start by assembling a salmon crunch roll before preparing chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze. You’ll also make...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Make a Homestyle Fall Chicken Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a comforting roast chicken dinner in this seasonal cooking class in Newport Beach. Roast chicken becomes the centerpiece of a seasonal meal in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to pan-roast chicken and turn flavorful ingredients into a Dijon-mushroom sauce....
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Flavorful French Cuisine From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare meals rooted in French family traditions and comfort. Warm up with a menu of French comfort food in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. With help from Chef Jessica or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a traditional chicken and sausage cassoulet, roasted broccoli with garlic and lemon and a...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Decadent Pumpkin Desserts From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn pumpkin into a full dessert spread in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Put pumpkin at the center of your fall baking in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll make pumpkin caramel swirl ice cream, pumpkin soufflé with orange zest and honey cream, baked maple pumpkin donuts with brown butter glaze...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Traditional Autumn Cooking Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a complete fall menu in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. Make the most of apple, cranberry and other fall flavors in this engaging cooking class in Newport Beach. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to cook cider-glazed pork tenderloin, prepare a fruity apple-cranberry chutney and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Simple French Cooking From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook with love, butter and rustic French flavor. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in Newport Beach. Join Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs to prepare a classic chicken and sausage cassoulet alongside roasted broccoli with garlic and lemon and a fresh green...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Traditional French Kitchen Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring French bistro favorites to life in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Discover classic French techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll roast chicken and serve it with parsley-pistachio pistou, prepare a mixed green salad with grain mustard-walnut vinaigrette and bake a caramelized onion...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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A Thai Culinary Escape - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Escape the usual dinner routine with a hands-on Thai-inspired meal for two. Give your usual date night a flavorful change of pace with this Thai-inspired cooking class. You and your partner will make crab spring rolls with sweet chili sauce before tackling chicken Pad Thai with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts....
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Bake Sweet Pumpkin Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore creative fall sweets in this pumpkin-focused cooking class in Newport Beach. If pumpkin season is your favorite time of year, this cooking class in Newport Beach gives you plenty to work with. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to make pumpkin caramel swirl ice cream, a delicate pumpkin soufflé,...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Cook a Timeless French Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore everyday French cooking with classic techniques in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Build a French dinner from entrée to dessert in this cooking class in Newport Beach. Chef Angel or a resident chef will show you how to roast chicken, make a fresh parsley-pistachio pistou and create a balanced grain...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach
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Trick or Treat - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Family-friendly Halloween cookie class. Come join in on a super fun and tasty cooking class! Bring the whole family and make spooky Halloween treats from scratch. Your chef instructor will guide you through creating creepy Witches’ Fingers Cookies, ghostly madeleines and Dracula’s Denture Cookies. Practice baking...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
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.