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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Mother's Day Favorite
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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Mother's Day Favorite
HIGH DEMAND
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...
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Southern Brunch: Waffles, Chicken & Cocktails
$255
Cooking Class
$255
Indulgent brunch menu featuring crispy chicken, cornmeal waffles, bold cocktails and irresistible sweet-and-savory favorites. Learn how to create a crowd-pleasing brunch spread that’s equal parts comforting and elevated with this hands-on cooking class. You’ll prepare a marinated bean salad, crispy buttermilk...
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Chef Hannah
North Hills
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Knife Skills
$79
Cooking Class
$79
From chop to Julienne, unlock culinary creativity with knife genius. Join this hands-on cooking class to hone your knife skills, led by a seasoned chef instructor. Discover the art of perfecting foundational knife techniques, from the delicate julienne to the precise chiffonade. Learn the importance of knife...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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Mother's Day Favorite
SMALL CLASS
Fold, Fill & Feast: Vegan Wonton Edition
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Immerse in a hands-on exploration of plant-based Asian traditions. Enjoy upscale Asian cuisine, vegetarian style, in this engaging cooking class led by Chef Carole. Discover how satisfying Asian flavors can be without meat, through beautifully balanced, critic-approved dishes that are surprisingly simple to prepare....
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Chef Carole
Culver City (Carlson Park)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Spanish Tapas With a Twist
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create a sensational Spanish tapas tasting menu that delivers one wave of flavor after another. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you will learn how to construct a beautiful Spanish-style tasting menu featuring five traditional tapas with a few fun added twists.
Some of the recipes you can look forward to...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Mother's Day Favorite
SMALL CLASS
Moroccan Chicken Tagine and More!
$135
Cooking Class
$135
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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Guilt-Free Indulgence
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Satisfy your cravings and support your health! In this exciting cooking class, esteemed culinary expert Chef Jackie will show you how easy and tasty nourishment can be. You'll learn how to craft wholesome comfort food.
Start with loaded nachos drizzled with homemade Mexican cashew queso sauce. Next, prepare a...
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Chef Jackie
Marina del Rey
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Pop-up Class
Handmade Cavatelli and Cacio e Pepe
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft handmade cavatelli and a creamy cacio e pepe in this hands-on cooking class. Discover why fresh pasta tastes infinitely better when you make it yourself in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Cici. Chef Cici will guide you through authentic Italian techniques that transform simple ingredients into...
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Chef Cici
Los Angeles
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Mother's Day Favorite
Restaurant-Quality Pasta
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the tantalizing world of pasta from scratch. If you have pasta on the brain, this in-depth pasta making cooking class is just what you need! In this immersive chef-led session, you'll uncover the secrets behind crafting two timeless pasta dishes, along with the sauces that bring them to life.
Start with...
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Marc V. or Resident Chef
Sherman Oaks
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Mediterranean Comfort Food
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy a sunny, soul-warming taste of the Mediterranean in this culinary experience with Chef Iain. In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you'll learn how to recreate the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking in your own kitchen and discover the comfort foods of a region known for having one of the healthiest...
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Chef Iain
Los Angeles (Mid City)
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Romantic Elegant Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an intimate dining experience with dishes meant for sharing. Experience a taste of romance in this cooking class, where you’ll prepare seared scallops with a rich tarragon butter sauce that ignites passion. Combine this with a crisp shaved fennel salad and saffron-infused risotto for a delightful pairing. End...
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Chef Anthony or Resident Chef
Woodland Hills
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