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Beginner Cooking Classes in Santa Monica

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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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Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!

Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!

Cooking Class

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...

Verified Chef

Los Angeles - Culver City

70 reviews

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Empanadas! with Chef Roxana

Empanadas! with Chef Roxana

Cooking Class

Learn how to whip up fresh and bite-size empanadas Empanadas and pupusas are the perfect, bite-sized treats. And Chef Roxana is a killer baker and is dedicated to using local produce to make great food....

Verified Chef

Chef Roxana or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

2 reviews

Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch with Chef John

Kids Cooking: Pasta from Scratch with Chef John

Cooking Class

Kids ages 6 to 12 are welcome to discover how to make fresh pasta Your kids will love getting messy in the kitchen as they learn how to make their very own pasta, fresh and from scratch. They’ll learn kitchen skills and how to cook, and will maybe even impress their parents. Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to part...

Verified Chef

Chef John or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

13 reviews

North and West African Cuisine

North and West African Cuisine

Cooking Class

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,...

Verified Chef

Playa Del Rey

13 reviews

Intro to Sous Vide with Chef Stefano

Intro to Sous Vide with Chef Stefano

Cooking Class

Discover how to sous vide with a Michelin starred chef! Have you ever wanted to learn cooking techniques from a master chef? Well, Michelin-starred Chef Stefano—who has run a few successful restaurants—can teach you how to sous vide like a rock star chef....

Verified Chef

Chef Stefano or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

2 reviews

Even More Techniques with One of Our Expert Chefs

Even More Techniques with One of Our Expert Chefs

Cooking Class

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Verified Chef

Chef Gill or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

9 reviews

Elegant Easter Brunch

Elegant Easter Brunch

Cooking Class

Learn how to prepare a perfect Easter brunch with Chef V! Delight in the joys of spring with this elegant and modern Easter menu suitable for brunch or dinner. You'll learn an array of useful culinary skills and techniques through Chef V's contagious passion for cooking. This class covers a delightful menu includin...

Verified Chef

Chef V or Local Host

Santa Monica - Mid-City

18 reviews

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Cookies with Chef Clemence

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Cookies with Chef Clemence

Cooking Class

Learn how to make perfect batches of cookies Can you think of a dessert that’s more beloved than cookies? We sure can’t, and now you can bring some crispy, chewy and decadent treats in your very own house with the help of advanced Pastry Chef Clemence who trained in France....

Verified Chef

Chef Clemence or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

26 reviews

Vegetarian Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi

Vegetarian Indian Dishes with Chef Kaumudi

Cooking Class

Want to make your veggies a little more interesting? Look no further. Ditch the plain broiled broccoli and learn how to prep vegetables in delicious, interesting ways. In this class, Chef Kaumudi will guide you on the basics of Indian cuisine, untangling the mysteries of working with complex sets of spices while showi...

Verified Chef

Chef Kaumudi or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

1 review

Knife Skills 101 with Chef Christianne

Knife Skills 101 with Chef Christianne

Cooking Class

Sharpen up your knife skills with Chef Christianne! One of the most important tools in the kitchen? The knife. And during this class, you’ll learn how to properly use one. After you learn about the tool’s anatomy, you’ll discover how to use a boning knife, paring knife, chef’s knife and a slicer too. After your...

Verified Chef

Chef Christianne or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

1 review

Egg Cookery 101 with Chef Jessica

Egg Cookery 101 with Chef Jessica

Cooking Class

Learn how to master making great classic egg dishes. Eggs are a miracle food. And Chef Jessica—who’s dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and cooking nutritious and tasty food—will show you the secrets to making really great eggs....

Verified Chef

Chef Jessica or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

3 reviews

Tempering 101: Learning to Dip and Work with Chocolate with Chef Ruth

Tempering 101: Learning to Dip and Work with Chocolate with Chef Ruth

Cooking Class

Discover how to temper, dip and make your very own chocolate! Chocolate fans rejoice! During this class, you’ll learn about the “sweet” history of chocolate and discover the basics of tempering, dipping and how to make your own chocolate too. To make this class even sweeter, you'll also be eating homemade marshma...

Verified Chef

Chef Ruth or Resident Chef

Santa Monica

3 reviews

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