The Best Unique Dining Experiences in Santa Monica
Cooking classes, private chefs, food tours & more in Santa Monica
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
CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day Favorite
HIGH DEMAND
Cooking Class
$125
Sophisticated Sushi
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Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day Favorite
Cooking Class
$135
Italian Steakhouse
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Chef Francesca
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day Favorite
Cooking Class
$129
Ravioli Revelry
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Verified Chef
Chef Luana
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day Favorite
Cooking Class
$135
A Culinary Journey to Southern France
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Chef Cregg
Santa Monica
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Private Chefs
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Father's Day Favorite
Private Chef Meal
$109
Rustic French Fare
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Verified Chef
Chef Seyhan
Travelling to guests in Santa Monica
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$119
Sweet and Savory Brunch
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Chef Mert
Travelling to guests in Santa Monica
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Hibachi Catering
$60
The Ultimate Hibachi Experience
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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef
Travelling to guests in Santa Monica
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$99
Old-Fashioned Poolside BBQ
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Chef Pierre C.
Travelling to guests in Santa Monica
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Food Tours
Weekend Food Tour
Weekend Food Tour
$105
Explore Venice Beach
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Verified Guide
Guide Bobby or Local Guide
Venice
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Food Tour
$105
Iconic Venice Beach Food Favorites
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Guide Bobby or Local Guide
Venice
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Private Food Tour
Private Food Tour
$105
Venice Beach Culinary Specialties
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Verified Guide
Guide Bobby or Local Guide
Venice
Food Tour
$145
The Best of Beverly Hills
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Verified Guide
Guide Muriel
Los Angeles
Mixology Classes
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-25
Team Building Activity
$139
Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest
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Verified Chef
Chef Francesca
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 13-30
Team Building Activity
$149
Explore Vietnamese Flavors
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Chef Rebecca
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 13-30
Team Building Activity
$149
Rustic Italian Favorites
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Chef Rebecca
Santa Monica
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day Favorite
HIGH DEMAND
Cooking Class
$125
Sophisticated Sushi
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Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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Online Experiences
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$59/Person
World-Famous Spanish Tapas
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Chef Carlos
Hosted Online
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Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$59/Person
The Venezuelan Kitchen: Arepas Three Ways
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Chef Sharon
Hosted Online
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Father's Day Favorite
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Cheesy Tomato Baked Gnocchi
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Chef Natasha
Hosted Online
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Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$49/Person
Sweets From Korea
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Chef Stacey
Hosted Online
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