Cooking Classes in Orange County, CA
Best Cooking Classes in Orange County for your next culinary journey
What better way to unearth the best that the OC’s dining scene has to offer than by taking one of the incredible cooking classes in Orange County? It doesn’t matter whether you’re exploring Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine or Newport Beach. If you’re a foodie, you’ll find plenty of culinary classes in Orange County nearby with which to satisfy your culinary curiosity. Class themes range from sushi and fresh pasta to French bistro cooking and plenty more besides. What’s more, each class is guided by a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience. No fancy skills are required to take part, just a love of great cuisine. If that’s you, then sign up for cooking courses in Orange County today!
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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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Thanksgiving
Italian Inspiration
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Step into the shoes of an Italian chef, creating rustic crostini and perfect handmade pasta. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the freshest ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Chef Mert
Serving the Orange County area
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Thanksgiving
Mastery of Modern New American Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook up a fresh perspective on New American cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Handcraft a handful of vibrant New American dishes in this engaging and interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. Learn smart cooking techniques as you create recipes with fresh, incredible ingredients.
To start, you'll top slices of...
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Chef Kevin
Serving the Orange County area
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Classic Thai - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to blend the flavors of traditional Thai cuisine. Bring your favorite restaurant flavors to the home kitchen with this cooking class. Join an esteemed chef who will teach you how to use proper knife skills to prepare several recipes. Start by assembling and rolling crab spring rolls. Next, use the wok to...
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Chef D.C. Bland or Resident Chef
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
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Holiday
Knife Skills Builder Recipes
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Increase your knife skills at this practical skills focussed session with five-star Chef Mary Ann. Whatever your kitchen experience, this practical cooking class will provide strategies and tips to increase your confidence and keep your knives in top-top condition. Under Chef Mary Ann’s expert guidance, you’ll...
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Chef Mary Ann
Serving the Orange County area
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Learn Epic Chocolate Dessert Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the sweet side of culinary creativity with chocolate. In this decadent cooking class in Newport Beach, Chef Angel or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Savory Spanish Specialties
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to prepare your own paella-centered diner filled with classic Mediterranean flavors. Mediterranean masterpieces from the great Spanish cookbook take their turn on the table in this exciting in-person cooking class. Let Chef Stacy share her magical methods for making a four-course meal featuring the finest...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Thanksgiving
Italian Fare: Under Venus's Spell
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Experience a romantic cooking session, crafting aphrodisiac-infused Italian dishes with your partner. Celebrate any romantic occasion with a cooking class featuring a menu encompassing a variety of aphrodisiac foods inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In this intimate culinary session, couples...
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Chef Patti
Serving the Orange County area
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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 Orange County area
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Taste of Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Get ready to be inspired by the phenomenal textures and flavors of Spain's symbolic dishes. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kristen, you will learn everything you need to know to prepare an authentic, four-course paella-centric Spanish feast – from tapas to postre. Discover the secrets behind Spain’s most...
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Chef Kristen
Serving the Orange County area
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Holiday
Holiday Yule Log Cake
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make a classic yule log cake for the holidays. Learn to make an elegant and traditional yule log cake to serve as the centerpiece of your holiday dessert spread. This cooking class, led by a gourmet baker instructor, will teach you to make the classic holiday treat from scratch, including everything from...
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Chef Kate or Resident Chef
Cincinnati
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Holiday
Holiday Yule Log Cake and Roulade
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft authentic French holiday classics for your festive table in this inspired pastry making class. Create an impressive holiday dessert in this class, a bûche de noël. Craft a delicate sponge and Italian buttercream infused with coffee and chocolate. Then, assemble a roulade, a rolled cake with a creamy spiral...
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Chef Karen or Resident Chef
Austin (North Burnet)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Orange County
10/07/2025
Chef Patti created a wonderful experience for me and my husband. She showed us easy techniques that help make a delicious and healthy meal. She is knowledgeable, personable and knows how to cook!! The meal was incredible, but so was the learning and the fellowship. Chef Patti is a true professional. We were blessed to learn from her.
06/27/2025
We really enjoyed our pizza making class with Chef Kevin. He made it fun and interesting and the food was absolutely delicious! We learned a lot from him and we would love to do another class with him sometime.
06/01/2025
Chef Kevin was great! Very easy going and pleasant to be around! Explained everything he was doing and why and what effect it would have on the food. Everything tasted delicious.
04/09/2025
We loved working with Chef Patty. She is knowledgeable, a good teacher passionate about cooking and sharing her skills, and patient with an unruly group!
Cities We Serve In Orange County
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Brea, CA
- Buena Park, CA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Cypress, CA
- Dana Point, CA
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Fullerton, CA
- Garden Grove, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- La Habra, CA
- La Palma, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Laguna Woods, CA
- Lake Forest, CA
- Los Alamitos, CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Orange, CA
- Placentia, CA
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Santa Ana, CA
- Seal Beach, CA
- Stanton, CA
- Tustin, CA
- Villa Park, CA
- Westminster, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA
FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Orange County
How much do cooking classes in Orange County cost?
Final costs for cooking classes will vary based on the chef and the menu you choose. Starting prices and fees are shown for each class on this page as a tiered structure based on the size of the group and the details of the particular course. Typically, the price per person will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Cooking lessons are ideal for anyone who is looking to have a great time with friends, family, or colleagues. These experiences are great for those interested in learning how to prepare new dishes or their favorite dish, from beginning chefs just getting their feet wet to intermediate and experienced cooks diving further into their abilities. With family classes on the agenda, kids and teens can acquire skills to build on while learning to help out in the kitchen. And thanks to the joyous atmosphere and easy-to-follow instruction, these top cooking classes in Orange County are the perfect setting for birthday celebrations, anniversaries and date night outings, get-togethers with family and friends and more.
What should I expect during a typical class?
First and foremost, you can expect to have a good time with your favorite people and learn new skills. Everything you'll need to participate in these cooking courses is provided, from the ingredients and tools required to expert guidance from the chef who will be your instructor. The atmosphere is energetic and friendly, in a space shared by fellow cooks from a variety of backgrounds. Follow recipes step-by-step and watch demonstrations while getting hands-on experience. There’s plenty of time for asking questions to make sure you understand the process. And once you’ve finished your dishes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy what you’ve created.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The cooking techniques you’ll master are just one reason why these are some of the best cooking classes for any foodie. In these classes, you’ll cover everything from grilling steak and vegetables to baking and decorating professional-level cakes. You’ll practice knifing techniques, learn to balance seasonings and spices and explore traditional practices used by cooks around the world. Popular techniques like pasta-making, bread-baking and pastry creation are featured regularly in the line-up as well. And with Asian, contemporary American and Latin cuisines on the menu, you'll discover delicious ways to recreate your favorite restaurant-level dishes found in eateries around the city, from pizza like they make at Fuoco to the sushi specialties featured at Hana Re.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Sharing laughs, creating unforgettable moments, and bonding with friends, family or colleagues are just some of the main benefits of these experiences. These cooking classes provide an opportunity to work with some of the finest chefs in the city. With their guidance, you'll gain a sense of confidence and curiosity in the kitchen while learning how to prepare amazing recipes you can recreate at home. You'll also meet fellow cooks who share your passion for great food, add new skills to your repertoire and explore the background of the great cultural cuisines of the world, whether you queue up a course in Corona Del Mar or sign up for a session in Anaheim Hills.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can tap into cooking classes covering everything from global specialties like Italian and Parisian fare to domestic favorites and New American creations. Specialty classes let you focus on techniques such as sushi making and pasta making. And with exciting representations of local favorites including seafood specialties and West Coast farm-to-table dishes, you can expand your repertoire to include an array of tastes and textures.
Where do the classes take place?
Culinary classes in Orange County take place in easy-to-reach locales around the area, with many occurring at a cooking school kitchen near you. You'll find cooking courses that can happen at the chef’s place, your place, or third-party premium venues chosen specifically for the occasion. In some classes, your instructor will come to your home kitchen or work space to conduct the lessons, bringing all the equipment and ingredients needed to create an amazing culinary journey in the comfort of your home. Consulting the venue image and map found on the class listing makes it easy to locate the cooking experiences that are right for you, whether you're located in the dining hub of Mission Viejo or the gourmet destination of Irvine.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Orange County
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.