Beginner Cooking Classes in Orange County
Present yourself with a new and exciting challenge by booking a reservation for a beginner cooking class in Orange County! Local chefs are eager to share their essential cooking tips, tricks and techniques for the kitchen with you. Recreate gourmet recipes from start to finish with your chef’s guidance and plate up a meal that will surely boost your confidence and satisfy cravings. Impress future dinner guests with ease and fall in love with cooking.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cook a Bright Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice hands-on cooking focused on springtime meals. Bring bold spring flavors to the table in this interactive cooking class in Costa Mesa. Chef Jessica or a resident chef will guide you through yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini, tabbouleh and pound cake with orange...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Classic Thai Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn a simple evening into a Thai cooking experience for two. Make date night feel fresh and fun with this Thai-inspired cooking class in Newport Beach designed for couples. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll cook pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and jasmine rice and...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
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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Four-Courses of Homemade Sauces
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn why sauces are the perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes. Perfect your sauce-making skills in this immersive cooking class with Chef Kevin, an expert in transforming simple dishes into extraordinary meals using versatile sauces. Sauces are a staple in cooking, and in this class, you'll learn how they can...
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Chef Kevin.S
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegetarian Thai Fare
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create a vegetable-packed meal with Thai spices and cooking techniques. Join Chef Krong for an interactive cooking class where you'll learn how to make several vegetarian dishes inspired by the bold and delicious flavors of Thailand.
To begin, you'll roll up vegetable rolls and lightly fry them until crisp. Then...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Orange County area
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Iconic Italian Pizzeria Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn pizza perfection from scratch to the first slice! Join Chef Stacy for an exciting cooking class where you’ll craft a vibrant pizza-themed feast with starters, a variety of tasty pizzas and dessert. This hands-on lesson is perfect for food lovers looking to level up their pizza game while enjoying a fun and...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Comforting Spring Baking Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice hands-on baking designed for home cooks. Build confidence with classic spring baking in this cooking class in Costa Mesa. Led by Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll prepare hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll develop real skills like dough handling, shaping,...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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Gourmet Tuscan Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Trade reservations for aprons during this cozy Tuscan-style cooking experience. Make it a fun night out with this interactive cooking class in Newport Beach built for couples who love Italian flavors. Led by Chef Angel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
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Handmade Pizza Basics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn each step of the process so you can make pizza completely from scratch. Discover why homemade pizza is the best kind of pizza in this engaging and interactive cooking class. Chef Kevin will show you the pizza-making process from start to finish, so you can handcraft your own pizza using your favorite toppings....
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Chef Kevin.S
Serving the Orange County area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Authentic Thai Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create an anything-but-basic Thai meal with the guidance of a professional chef. Join Chef Krong for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn the basics of Thai cooking as you prepare a flavorful meal with fresh ingredients and authentic cooking techniques.
To begin, you'll stir together tom yung kung, a spicy...
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Chef Krong
Serving the Orange County area
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Crafting the Best Italian Plates
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Revel in a hands on culinary journey through Italy's most beloved dishes. Chef Stacy will take you on an exciting adventure through Italy's bold flavors with this extraordinary cooking class experience. Along the way, you'll explore rich Italian cuisine pairings, like sharp cheese with sweet balsamic and perfectly...
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Chef Stacy H.
Serving the Orange County area
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Seasonal Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to approach spring cooking with confidence. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Costa Mesa. With guidance from Chef Jessica or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
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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
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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.