Cooking Classes in Orange County

Learn why handmade pasta tastes better in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Asher will teach authentic Italian techniques to turn fresh ingredients into pasta. You'll mix semolina flour and egg yolks into dough using a food processor. Then, learn how to cut and shape the dough into cavatelli by hand. Plus, learn how to make a creamy cacio e pepe sauce made with ricotta and pecorino romano cheeses. Mix in the pasta and garnish with Italian basil and chives....

Elevate your weekly taco night with Korean flavors in this engaging cooking class. Chef Asher will teach you how to infuse Korean flavor into homemade tacos. First, you'll learn how to make corn tortillas from scratch using masa harina, salt and water. Then, master the recipe for making beef bulgogi with a sweet and spicy sauce made from chili paste and Asian pears. Assemble your taco and then pile high your favorite toppings, such as kimchee and Korean pi...

If you love Thai dishes from the plant-based side of the menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Krong is just what you ordered! Enjoy a lesson in the greener fare this beloved cuisine offers, filled with flavors and textures you're sure to love. Start with traditional vegetable rolls, lightly fried and filled with crisp cabbage, onion and carrots, with a homemade sweet and sour dipping sauce. Learn to perfect tofu pad Thai featuring rice noodles and...

Discover a transformation of the traditional American flavors in this engaging cooking class with Chef Kevin. You'll learn the techniques and secrets to transform simple flavors into culinary masterpieces. You'll start with crispy bruschettas with fresh goat cheese and tart strawberries. You'll then cook a juicy rack of lamb with a red wine reduction sauce paired with broccolini and Israeli couscous and a smooth zucchini mint purée. And as dessert, you'll...

Explore the process of making Italian classic dishes like pizza in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Patti. Start your lesson with a simple Italian chopped salad involving onion, tomato, lemon vinaigrette, chickpeas and oregano followed by classic Caprese skewers. Discover the art of making individual-sized pizzas or calzones from scratch with flour, basil, homemade pesto and a variety of topping options. Finally, you'll learn to craft an enjoyable can...

Delight in an playful menu of Parisian classic fare in this enticing cooking class. Work under the tutelage of a professional gourmet chef and learn a variety of modern and traditional techniques to craft these favored French dishes. You'll begin with French Onion Soup cooked with white wine and Gruyère cheese. Cleanse your palate with a fresh herb lentil salad in Dijon mustard vinaigrette and Chèvre cheese. Design a main course of Thyme Chicken in white...

Immerse your senses in the mouthwatering aromas and flavors of Thai cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Thailand native Chef Krog will teach you how to combine fresh ingredients and spices with a flavorful Thai flair. She'll also help you master basic culinary techniques to use in your own kitchen!For your first course, you will make Laab gai, a sumptuous chicken dish flavored with a spicy, tangy lime juice. Moo pad prik is your next course; your choic...

Join Chef Kevin for a European fusion cooking class and learn all about the iconic flavor profiles from Europe as he teaches you the art of crafting robust and flavorful fusion dishes bursting with flavor. The class will kick off with the preparation of a savory grilled eggplant dish, which highlights regional Mediterranean ingredients, such as crumbly feta cheese, fresh herbs and rich olive oil. Next, you will cook a bold and colorful main course of saut�...

Delight in the exquisite cuisine of the Mediterranean and hone your kitchen skills in this hands-on cooking class. Begin your journey with a Greek wedge salad topped with honey-mustard dressing. Discover the art of preparing a white bean salad with feta cheese and tomatoes. Learn to create a seafood en papillote with fresh seasonal fish and produce. Finish your delectable meal and excursion to the Mediterranean with the addition of scrumptious lemon biscot...

Discover your passion for Spanish fare in this engaging hands-on cooking class.An expert chef will guide you through crafting stunning masterpieces of gourmet Spanish traditional cuisine, beginning with citrus-marinated olives with capers. Then, prepare goat cheese croquettes with "Mojo Verde" cilantro sauce. Build a main course of scrumptious paella with chicken, mussels and saffron. End your class with an authentic Seville orange flan with egg, almonds a...

Thailand native Chef Krong leads you on a culinary adventure through the fabulous flavors of Thai cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. You'll discover the magic of authentic Asian-Pacific cuisine in all its wholesome glory! Your lesson begins with tom yum kung, a sour and spicy shrimp soup flavored with lemongrass. You'll then make a Thai version of chicken fried rice and panang gai, a chicken curry with a roasted peanut base and red peppers. Enjoy your...

Learn how to make the tastiest pizzas from scratch in this interactive cooking class with Chef Kevin. He will show you how to handcraft your pizza using your favorite toppings and the best techniques. First, you'll learn how to mix pizza dough from scratch and the secrets to having the perfect crust. Then, you'll make a meat lover's pizza with pepperoni and sausage, a Hawaiian pizza made with fresh pineapple and Canadian bacon. Then, margarita pizza with f...