Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Best Cooking Classes in Santa Monica for your next culinary journey
Learn to cook the variety that describes Santa Monica: hearty American favorites, Japanese delicacies, vegetarian fare and more. Esteemed local chefs offer intimate, personalized experiences that will wow you as much as the beaches. Book one of these hands-on Santa Monica cooking classes today!
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Sophisticated Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Boost your sushi expertise with fun and engaging culinary sessions. Explore signature sushi recipes in this cooking class designed to bring your culinary skills to the next level. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare your favorite restaurant-style sushi selections.
Start by slicing raw fish and...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Sherman Oaks
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Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamental skills of making pasta from scratch from a true pasta-making master. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta by hand as well as delicious homemade sauces with Chef Luana. Born and raised in Ascoli Piceno, among the rolling hills of the Marche region of...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Mood Boosting Fare
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover a menu of healthy, mood-boosting meals that are easy to make and easily adaptable. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to prepare a colorful three-course menu featuring healthy and homemade dishes that are incredibly versatile and can be adapted to fit a wide range of dietary preferences...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Sushi, Noodles and More
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create a traditional Asian menu with thoughtful dishes chosen from an array of beloved cultures. Chef Cregg brings his special touch to Asian dining in this hands-on cooking class. He'll demonstrate his take on time-honored techniques for preparing a host of gourmet specialties.
Take your culinary talents to new...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
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South American Kitchen Essentials
$165
Cooking Class
$165
Combine local produce with traditional recipes and techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Follow along on this culinary excursion through South America, utilizing traditional ingredients and mastering time-honored cooking methods. Chef David will demonstrate and explain how to prepare flavorful classic dishes like...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Fold, Fill & Feast: Vegan Wonton Edition
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Immerse in a hands-on exploration of plant-based Asian traditions. Enjoy upscale Asian cuisine, vegetarian style, in this engaging cooking class led by Chef Carole. Discover how satisfying Asian flavors can be without meat, through beautifully balanced, critic-approved dishes that are surprisingly simple to prepare....
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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SMALL CLASS
Romance in Casablanca
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft a three-course Moroccan meal with your sweetie. If you’d like to spice it up with your significant other, consider taking a one-on-one cooking class where you learn how to make an exotic Moroccan feast. Hailing from Casablanca, Chef Yasmina will expertly guide you in the techniques used to craft this romantic...
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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Regional Italian Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Take a tour of Italy's culinary scene as you create dishes from around the country. Join Chef Rebecca for a hands-on cooking class all about Italian food! You'll use fresh ingredients and time-honored Italian cooking techniques to create stunning, delicious dishes.
First, use ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes dressed...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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Pop-up Class
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Handmade Cavatelli and Cacio e Pepe
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft handmade cavatelli and a creamy cacio e pepe in this hands-on cooking class. Discover why fresh pasta tastes infinitely better when you make it yourself in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cici. Chef Cici will guide you through authentic Italian techniques that transform simple ingredients into...
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Chef Cici
Los Angeles
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Savor the Taste of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the balance of bold and delicate flavors in Thai cooking. This cooking class offers an opportunity to learn the art of creating your favorite Thai dishes. Explore the balance of strong and delicate flavors that define Thai cuisine. Discover techniques for frying crispy shrimp, simmering green curry and...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to prepare a Sardinian meal alongside your group in this culinary lesson. Explore the exciting world of Sardinian food and culture while strengthening bonds with your group during this exciting team building activity. With the expert guidance of Chef Francesca, a native Sardinian chef, you’ll discover the...
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Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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Fine Brunching With Ease
$255
Cooking Class
$255
Prepare an elegant brunch to be shared at home with loved ones. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create an effortless yet elegant brunch menu designed to be made ahead and enjoyed at home. Prepare a refreshing rose fruit salad, a creamy goat cheese frittata and a flavorful tofu scramble option for a...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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