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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Great for Groups of 13-30
Explore Vietnamese Flavors
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Treat your team to unique flavors with this Vietnamese-inspired spread. Build your teamwork skills as you craft Vietnamese-inspired recipes in this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Rebecca. Work side-by-side as you learn how to expertly slice and dice ingredients, cook meat and more.
First, you'll...
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Chef Rebecca
Los Angeles (Culver City)
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SMALL CLASS
Exploring Sweet and Savory Flavors
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Impress your friends and learn how to create an array of tempting treats This cooking class will appeal to foodies who enjoy both sweet and savory flavors. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll explore the finest ingredients, learning how to prepare them professionally to create an array of delectable dishes....
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Flavorful Dumpling Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare dumplings with confidence across multiple cooking styles. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles). Guided by Chef Anthony or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Valentine's Favorite
Delightful Italian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add a touch of la dolce vita to your summer dinners with skills taught in this Italian feast. Discover how to create a summery Italian menu at this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Marc V. Your expert chef will keep things fun as they show you how to prepare a whole menu of Italian favorites.
You’ll begin with...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Sherman Oaks
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HIGH DEMAND
Culinary Tour Through Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the authentic tastes of Italy! Experience the unique flavors of Italy in this creative cooking class. With the guidance of a five-star chef, you’ll learn how to prepare rosemary grilled chicken under a brick paired with a rich lemon and saffron risotto. Next, you’ll make roasted broccolini and craft a...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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SMALL CLASS
Ricotta Everything
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef Hannah on a culinary adventure exploring the versatility of ricotta cheese. Chef Hannah's expertise makes her ready and willing to provide a world class cooking class introduction to one of the most enchanting Italian cheeses you will ever encounter. Learn more about the versatility of this ingredient by...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Discover Thai Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create fresh, flavorful Thai dishes! Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this exciting cooking class. With a chef instructor, you’ll learn to make chicken pad Thai with roasted peanuts, lemongrass vegetable stir-fry with fresh herbs and a silky coconut crème caramel for dessert. Bring the essence of...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Valentine's Favorite
Sweet Macaron Moments
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a sweet treat-making endeavor! Indulge in the art of macaron-making with this fun cooking class. Learn from professionals how to create decadent chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons with rich ganache filling and smoked sea salt caramel macarons for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. You’ll master...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Classic Bistro Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master timeless dishes served in France's favorite bistros! Experience the timeless charm of French bistro cooking in this interactive cooking class. Alongside an experienced chef, you’ll learn how to prepare a rich French onion soup, and then make pan-roasted chicken with a flavorful cognac sauce and classic French...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Valentine's Favorite
The Best of Wine Countries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of wine country cooking! Explore wine country with this refined cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you in preparing a tender fillet with red wine and shallot sauce and a fresh spinach salad drizzled in hazelnut vinaigrette. Pair with roasted fingerling potatoes and sweet...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Pastry Secrets From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft iconic French pastries with traditional techniques! Enjoy French pastry-making with this fun, hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets and techniques for making showstopping and authentic pastries. With expert guidance, you’ll create delicate fleur de sel caramels, crispy lemon-sugared palmiers and rich...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Creole and Cajun
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in the best of New Orleans cuisine! In this cooking class, you’ll explore classic New Orleans cuisine! With the guidance of a chef instructor, you'll learn to prepare iconic dishes like popcorn shrimp with Bloody Mary aioli, chicken and sausage gumbo and the famous dirty rice. Finish with classic bananas...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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