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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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
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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Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Bright and Bold Summer Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your summer produce the star treatment in this seasonal cooking lesson. Get ready for summer with a vibrant cooking class that highlights the season’s best ingredients. Begin with golden corn fritters paired with a flavorful herbed aioli. Then, cook up sweet and savory pork chops alongside a smoky and spicy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Upscale Asian Dishes
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fine dining Asian-style provides a gourmet workshop brimming with chic flavor. Learn to make an exquisite selection of Asian dishes in the hands-on cooking class for chefs of all skill levels. Chef Carole takes your understanding of traditional cuisine to elegant heights thanks to thoughtful touches and a few...
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Verified Chef
Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Food That Empowers Your Mind
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Luana shows you how to use food to strengthen your mind and body. Discover how to boost your health and empower your mind, body and spirit with ingredients that support mental health and wellness. This menu of Italian favorites includes a healthy twist to four dishes that feature tryptophan, zinc, carotenoids, B...
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Verified Chef
Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Italian Seafood Feast
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to dive into an exciting culinary experience featuring fresh seafood and handmade pasta. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pierre, you will learn how to prepare a classic four-course Italian seafood feast using the freshest seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian cooking techniques.
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Verified Chef
Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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Verified Chef
Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Intro to Italian Pasta Making
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn to craft restaurant-quality menu of Caesar salad, pasta, garlic bread and panna cotta at home. Enjoy a fun Italian cooking class with a top-rated Chef Cregg. Participants will learn important skills and techniques for preparing authentic Italian dishes, from homemade dressing to pasta from scratch.
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Verified Chef
Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Plant-Based Party Bites
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to craft some fun bite-sized foods to enjoy the poolside or outdoorsy gatherings with friends. Impress your party guests this summer with new cooking skills learned in a poolside plant-based bites cooking class led by a gourmet Chef Jackie. In this hands-on lesson, you'll discover essential cooking tips and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
HIGH DEMAND
An Italian Date Night
$159
Cooking Class
$159
Learn how to prepare beautiful, decadent recipes worthy of the most romantic rendezvous. 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 most fresh ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mert
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook a full Moroccan meal from start to finish from scratch. Chef Yasmina invites you to her vibrant, welcoming home for this hands-on Moroccan cooking class. The saffron hues and open architecture enhance the incredible cooking journey you are about to embark on.
Smell the aromas of stewing meats and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Santa Monica
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.