The Best Unique Dining Experiences in Santa Monica

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Are you looking for best things to do in Santa Monica? Santa Monica may not be known for its food, and the pier may be its most visible landmark, but you shouldn’t shortchange the food and chefs of Santa Monica. Our chefs offer intimate, personalized experiences that will wow you as much as the beaches.

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Cooking Classes

Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Distinctive Tastes of Thailand 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Available Today
HIGH DEMAND
Cooking Class
$125

Distinctive Tastes of Thailand

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Marc V. or Resident Chef
32 Reviews
Sherman Oaks
Next Date: Sun, Nov 30th at 6:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Available Today
Cooking Class
$99

Cook a Festive French Winter Feast - Date Night

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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
53 Reviews
Woodland Hills
Next Date: Sun, Nov 30th at 7:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Food That Empowers Your Mind 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cooking Class
$129

Food That Empowers Your Mind

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Chef Luana
611 Reviews
Los Angeles (Central LA)
Next Date: Mon, Dec 1st at 11:30AM & other times
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Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-25
Team Building Activity
$139

Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit

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Chef Francesca
350 Reviews
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd at 10:30AM & other times
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Private Chefs

Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Rustic French Fare Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Rustic French Fare 2 slide
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Private Chef Meal
$119

Rustic French Fare

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Chef Seyhan
4 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
Next Date: Mon, Dec 1st & other times
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Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Taste of Asia Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Taste of Asia 2 slide
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Private Chef Meal
$119

Taste of Asia

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Chef Mert
155 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd & other times
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Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 2 slide Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 3 slide Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 4 slide Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 5 slide Los Angeles Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 6 slide
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Hibachi Catering
$60

The Ultimate Hibachi Experience

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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef
6 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd & other times
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Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Southern Hospitality Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Southern Hospitality 2 slide
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Christmas
Private Chef Meal
$109

Southern Hospitality

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Chef Ashley
8 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd & other times
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Food Tours

Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 2 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 3 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 4 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 5 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 6 slide
Food Tour
$89

Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites

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Guide Bobby or Local Guide
14 Reviews
Venice
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach 2 slide Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach 3 slide Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach 4 slide Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach 5 slide Los Angeles Weekend Food Tour: Explore Venice Beach 6 slide
Weekend Food Tour
Weekend Food Tour
$89

Explore Venice Beach

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Guide Bobby or Local Guide
14 Reviews
Venice
Next Date: Sun, Dec 7th at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties 2 slide Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties 3 slide Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties 4 slide Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties 5 slide Los Angeles Private Food Tour: Venice Beach Culinary Specialties 6 slide
Private Food Tour
Private Food Tour
$125

Venice Beach Culinary Specialties

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Guide Bobby or Local Guide
14 Reviews
Venice
No dates available
 
Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills 2 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills 3 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills 4 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills 5 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: The Best of Beverly Hills 6 slide
Food Tour
$145

The Best of Beverly Hills

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Guide Muriel
1 Review
Los Angeles
No dates available
 
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Mixology Classes

Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 2 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 3 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 4 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 5 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Citrus Cocktails 101 6 slide
MIXOLOGIST’S PLACE
Alcoholic Beverage Included
Mixology Class
$99

Citrus Cocktails 101

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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
14 Reviews
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond 2 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond 3 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond 4 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond 5 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond 6 slide
MIXOLOGIST’S PLACE
Alcoholic Beverage Included
Mixology Class
$99

Discover Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond

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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
14 Reviews
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego 2 slide Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego 3 slide Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego 4 slide Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego 5 slide Santa Monica Mixology Class: Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego 6 slide
MIXOLOGIST TRAVELS TO YOU
Mixology Class
$89

Design Delightful Drinks - San Diego

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Mixologist Shana and Team
1 Review
Serving the Santa Monica area
No dates available
 
Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence 2 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence 3 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence 4 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence 5 slide Los Angeles Mixology Class: Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence 6 slide
MIXOLOGIST’S PLACE
Alcoholic Beverage Included
Mixology Class
$99

Exploring Barrel-Aged Excellence

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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
14 Reviews
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Team Building Activities

Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Explore Vietnamese Flavors 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 13-30
Team Building Activity
$149

Explore Vietnamese Flavors

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Chef Rebecca
50 Reviews
Los Angeles (Culver City)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 6th at 6:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 2 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 3 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 4 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 5 slide Los Angeles Food Tour: Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites 6 slide
Food Tour
$89

Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites

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Guide Bobby or Local Guide
14 Reviews
Venice
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sushi Battle Royale 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 13-30
Team Building Activity
$149

Sushi Battle Royale

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Chef Cregg
135 Reviews
Los Angeles (Culver City)
Next Date: Mon, Dec 8th at 6:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Team Building Activity
Starting at $110

Culinary Creations

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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
53 Reviews
Woodland Hills
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Wine Tasting Activities

Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass 2 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass 3 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass 4 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass 5 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: From Grape to Glass 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Wine Tasting
$99

From Grape to Glass

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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
14 Reviews
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Exploring Natural Wine Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Exploring Natural Wine 2 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Exploring Natural Wine 3 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Exploring Natural Wine 4 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Exploring Natural Wine 5 slide
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Wine Tasting
$55

Exploring Natural Wine

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Sommelier Ferdinando
5 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
No dates available
 
Los Angeles Wine Tasting: French vs. California Wines Los Angeles Wine Tasting: French vs. California Wines 2 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: French vs. California Wines 3 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: French vs. California Wines 4 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: French vs. California Wines 5 slide
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Wine Tasting
$55

French vs. California Wines

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Sommelier Ferdinando
5 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
No dates available
 
Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Classic Red Wines of Italy Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Classic Red Wines of Italy 2 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Classic Red Wines of Italy 3 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Classic Red Wines of Italy 4 slide Los Angeles Wine Tasting: Classic Red Wines of Italy 5 slide
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Wine Tasting
$55

Classic Red Wines of Italy

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Sommelier Ferdinando
5 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
No dates available
 
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Online Experiences

Online Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta Online Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta 5 slide
Available Today
Live from Rome, Italy! Shot Live from Rome, Italy!
Online Cooking Class
$45/Person

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Chef Davide
1032 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sun, Nov 30th, 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner 2 slide Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner 3 slide Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner 4 slide Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner 5 slide Online Cooking Class: 'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner 6 slide
Available Today
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

'The Bear' Inspired Family Dinner

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Chef Legina
12 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sun, Nov 30th, 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails 6 slide
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Chef Angela-Michelle
461 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, Dec 2nd, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark 6 slide
Cooking Class + Mixology
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

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Chef Stacy D.
259 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Wed, Dec 3rd, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times
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