Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica
Professional chefs love teaching beginners! Everyone started somewhere, and these chefs are happiest teaching new chefs because they remember being there too. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with the help of a professional! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let a hands-on class springboard your first dive into cooking.
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Safety During Covid-19: Look for the following indicators of what precautions your chef will take for your experience. You can book most in-person experiences as private events for an additional fee. Alternatively, check out the fully interactive Online Experiences on Cozymeal!
- Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
- Social Distancing Friendly
- Chef Requires Proof of Vaccine
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HIGH DEMAND
Elegant French Fare
$129
Cooking Class
$129
HIGH DEMAND
From gooey Camembert to ratatouille to poached pears, this French meal is a treat. Learn how to prepare a fine French meal with Chef Rebecca in this interactive cooking class. You'll make classic French dishes and learn a few key French cooking techniques as you prepare the meal together.
First, bake Camembert...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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HIGH DEMAND
Four Elevated Courses in One Pan
$105
Cooking Class
$105
HIGH DEMAND
Learn the tricks to preparing a full dinner menu with minimal time and one pan. Dive into the art of efficient cooking during this hands-on cooking class with Chef Greg. In under fifteen minutes, you'll use the same single pan to cook up a gourmet four-course dinner menu.
Begin by brewing a seafood chowder with...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Santa Monica area
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HIGH DEMAND
Perfecting Beef Wellington
$135
Cooking Class
$135
HIGH DEMAND
Join Chef Pierre and learn the secrets behind making the British classic, beef Wellington. Chef Pierre was born in France and studied cooking there for 12 years. In this cooking class, he will show you how to prepare the perfect beef Wellington, as well as teaching you some important tricks of the trade.
Begin by...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Simply Mediterranean
$160
Cooking Class
$160
Combine seasonal ingredients with basic techniques for an authentic Mediterranean cooking experience. With Chef David as your gastronomy guide, you will gain culinary confidence and find your new favorite dish with regional recipes like fattoush and gyros.
First, chop and mix crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Gourmet Chilled Bites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the secrets to preparing chilled recipes, including appetizers, palate cleansers, salads and desserts. During this cooking class, Chef Greg will guide you through a culinary exploration of food best served chilled and show you that you don't need heat to bring the flavor.
You'll prepare citrus-packed...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Santa Monica area
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SMALL CLASS
Classic Mexican Street Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
SMALL CLASS
Come see how easy it is to recreate a Mexican feast in your own home! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rebecca, you'll learn how to make a few Mexican street food dishes packed with exciting ingredients and authentic flavor.
You'll start by hand-frying your own crispy taco shells and then filling them with...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
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Traditional Pasta With a Twist
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Chef Pierre provides you with a truly authentic, yet unique pasta-making experience. In this class, Chef Pierre guides you through the intricacies of authentic Italian cooking and pasta making. Learn the secrets to preparing your own exquisite pasta creations, starting with well-crafted dough from scratch.
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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The Five Mother Sauces
$125
Cooking Class
$125
HIGH DEMAND
Once you master the five mother sauces, you unlock the entire world of culinary sauces. During this unique cooking class, you'll learn all about the five mother sauces, from which most other sauces are created. You'll explore each of the sauces by preparing five potential dishes, whipping up a smoky Dijon-cheddar...
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Chef Greg
Serving the Santa Monica area
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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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Chef Yasmina
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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Asian Dumpling Delights
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make exquisite dumplings from various Asian countries, exploring unique flavors and textures. During this hands-on cooking class, Chef JR will introduce you to the delicious world of Asian dumplings that showcase the rich flavors of the continent.
Start by making savory chicken and scallion wontons...
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Chef JR
Santa Clarita (Saugus)
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North and West African Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Unlock the secrets to making dynamic North and West African cuisine from a top chef. After taking this class, you’ll be able to whip up Paleo and gluten-free North and West African cuisine with ingredients plucked straight from the farmer’s market. Chef Afia, a native of Ghana, will teach you how to make healthy,...
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Chef Afia
Playa Del Rey
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Classic Indian Cuisine with Chef Kaumudi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore and Create Traditional Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi. It is often said that variety is the spice of life. Now you can learn to use those spices to create a variety of traditional dishes from the heart of India with Chef Kaumudi. With an impressive background that includes work as a food journalist and...
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Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef
Santa Monica
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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.