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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Customize menus for every craving, diet or preference.
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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...
Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Loaf Mastery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your daily bread from basic to extraordinary. Dive into the craft of artisanal bread baking in this hands-on cooking class. Master a classic white bread, perfect a sweet cinnamon-raisin swirl and explore savory flavors with olive-rosemary wheat bread. Learn the art of homemade butter to complement your...
Verified Chef
Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Saucy Comfort Dishes
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn the art of handcrafting versatile modern sauces to update and elevate classic comfort recipes. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Hannah hosts an exciting culinary experience where you will learn the skills to create dishes that are perfect for a romantic night in or to impress at your next pot luck. Prepare a...
Verified Chef
Chef Hannah
North Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
From Scratch Thai Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Take a culinary excursion through the magical tastes and textures of the Pacific Rim. You'll be swept away by the authentic Thai recipes you'll create in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cregg as you prepare a classic menu that highlights the rich traditions of this beloved Asian-Pacific cuisine.
Begin by...
Verified Chef
Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Succulent Handmade Gnocchi
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make light yet decadent gnocchi — completely from scratch. Chef Luana draws upon her childhood culinary experiences to provide you with an informative and entertaining gnocchi-making cooking class, including memories with her grandmother, who used to say "oggi gnocchi," meaning, today we make the...
Verified Chef
Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Italian Steakhouse
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a lavish Italian feast worthy of a swanky steakhouse! In this class, Chef Francesca shares her Italian heritage and years of cooking experience to bring you an authentic Italian culinary adventure in which you'll learn an array of valuable culinary skills.
Your hands-on class begins with an iconic Italian...
Verified Chef
Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta Making Class
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make pasta completely from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! If you love pasta and want to learn how to make it the best way, this class taught by Chef Francesca will be perfect for you! You'll practice hand rolling pasta in three different shapes, and learn the secrets for drying and cooking pasta...
Verified Chef
Chef Francesca
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Sauce Like an Italian Nonna
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Channel the wisdom of Italian grandmothers in your kitchen. Tap into generations of Italian wisdom in this heartwarming cooking class. Craft a soul-warming fra diavolo, blend a nonna-approved pesto vinaigrette, whip up a comforting ricotta spread and create a celebratory zabaglione. Bring the love and skill of an...
Verified Chef
Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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CHEF’S PLACE
HIGH DEMAND
Distinctive Tastes of Thailand
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thailand at this interactive cooking session led by Chef Marc V. or Resident Chef. Learn something new in a fun environment with this hands-on cooking class led by experienced Chef Marc V. With an professional by your side, you will be confident in crafting a Thai menu in no...
Verified Chef
Marc V. or Resident Chef
Los Angeles (Lake Balboa)
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