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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French Seaside Culinary Romance - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Have a very French date night as you learn to make classic French food. Discover the romance of cooking French seaside food together through this special date night cooking class. An expert instructor will show you how to make some of the most famous dishes from the French coast. As you learn to sear scallops, make a...
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Master Artful Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice piping, filling and baking techniques in this immersive macaron class in Costa Mesa. Learn to make playful macaron flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. You’ll prepare mango coconut macarons and sundae-inspired macarons while practicing the key steps behind this delicate French dessert. Chef...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
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Savory Skillet Supper
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the power of cast-iron cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. Put your skillet to work in this engaging cooking class in Costa Mesa focused on cast-iron favorites. Guided by Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll cook grilled chicken with chimichurri sauce, char green beans and make griddled...
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From Land and Sea - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to make the finest dishes with ingredients from the land and the sea. Enjoy an innovative date night by joining this cooking class, where you will learn to make wonderful dishes using ingredients from both the land and the sea. This will be a very fun cooking session that will allow you to get to know each other...
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Italian Sweet Treat Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake your way through Italian dolce. This cooking class offers a delightful introduction to making Italian desserts. You will begin with hazelnut and chocolate-filled bomboloni, perfecting the dough and frying process. Next, learn to create a decadent tiramisu topped with dark chocolate curls, mastering flavor...
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Flaky and Soft Croissants
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Develop your culinary skills so you can make amazing croissants in this cooking class. Join this cooking class to begin a journey in how to make the very best flaky and soft croissants. Croissants are a French delicacy and are loved across the world. An expert baker will show you how to laminate dough, shape and bake...
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Create Fun Baking Treats
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your child up for a five-day baking week designed for kids in this cooking series. Give your child a week of baking fun in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa designed especially for kids ages 7–11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, young bakers will create sweet and...
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Fabulous Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Join this cooking session if you are searching for an innovative date night idea. Instead of visiting a restaurant or a cocktail bar, why not join a cooking class? This date night special cooking session will not only provide you with new skills to make luxurious meals, you'll also get to know your date through the...
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Timeless Swedish Baking Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover timeless baking techniques in this hands-on Swedish baking class in Newport Beach. Bake Swedish sweets from the ground up in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. With guidance from Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll make cardamom buns, assemble mini Swedish princess cakes and prepare butter...
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Teen Chef Skills Week
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Enroll your teen in a cooking series that strengthens kitchen confidence day by day. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Costa Mesa built around technique-driven learning. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Jessica or a chef instructor, students will practice poaching and sous-vide eggs,...
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Creative Baking Favorites - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn simple baking techniques in this fun and approachable dessert class in Newport Beach. Spend quality time in the kitchen with the whole family in this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach. With Chef Angel or a resident chef guiding you along, you'll bake fudgy chocolate pecan brownies, churn creamy vanilla...
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Easy Thai Dinner Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold Southeast Asian flavors in this vibrant summer cooking class in Costa Mesa. Trade takeout for the real thing in this hands-on Thai cooking class in Costa Mesa. With Chef Jessica or a resident chef showing you the ropes, you'll whip up shrimp pad Thai, roll up larb-style pork lettuce cups and toss together...
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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.