East LA’s vibrant culinary scene offers more than just street tacos and backyard carne asadas. Local food lovers can level up their kitchen skills through diverse cooking classes that capture the neighborhood’s rich cultural flavors and cooking traditions.
From professional training at Institute of Culinary Education to intimate workshops at Hipcooks, East Los Angeles provides cooking enthusiasts with opportunities to transform raw ingredients into delicious, authentic meals that honor local gastronomic heritage.
Discover your next culinary adventure in East LA!
Featured Cooking Classes in East Los Angeles
- Culinary Classroom (Los Angeles)
- Eataly Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
- EATZ (Los Angeles)
- Hipcooks (Los Angeles)
- Institute of Culinary Education (Los Angeles)
- Los Angeles Cooking School (Los Angeles)
- The Gourmandise School (Santa Monica)
East Los Angeles Cooking Classes
Culinary Classroom (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Four-week progressive cooking curriculum with internationally-inspired recipes
Description
Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom offers comprehensive 4-week beginner cooking series in Los Angeles, teaching essential knife skills, international meal preparation, pasta making, and cooking techniques through hands-on instruction. Students learn fundamental culinary skills while preparing diverse recipes from Latin, Asian, and Italian cuisines.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Culinary Classroom
Eataly Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Multi-camera demonstration kitchen with authentic Italian culinary instruction
Description
Italian culinary school offering hands-on pasta making, wine tasting, and regional cooking workshops inside Eataly's immersive marketplace kitchen. Instructors share authentic techniques from different Italian regions, with students preparing multi-course meals using high-quality imported ingredients.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Eataly Los Angeles
EATZ (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Unlimited cocktails and wine during hands-on cooking classes
Description
EATZ Cooking School offers hands-on, multi-course cooking classes where participants learn authentic cuisine techniques alongside professional chefs. Located in Los Angeles, the school provides interactive culinary experiences with themed classes like sushi making, pasta preparation, and international cuisine workshops. Students prepare complete meals in a collaborative kitchen environment while enjoying complimentary cocktails and wine.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: EATZ
Hipcooks (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Interactive group cooking experiences with comprehensive meal preparation
Description
Hipcooks offers hands-on cooking classes in a vibrant East LA studio, where participants learn culinary techniques through interactive, small-group experiences. Chefs guide students through full recipe preparation, emphasizing technique and creativity while creating complete multi-course meals together.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Hipcooks
Institute of Culinary Education (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Advanced sommelier and chef-led immersive culinary and mixology workshops
Description
Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles offers comprehensive recreational cooking classes spanning wine education, mixology, and culinary techniques. Expert-led sessions provide hands-on learning across diverse topics like wine essentials, botanical cocktails, plant-based cooking, and international cuisine techniques, with intimate class sizes of 16-20 students.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Institute of Culinary Education
Los Angeles Cooking School (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
25-year legacy of culinary education with professional chef instructors
Description
Los Angeles Cooking School offers hands-on culinary workshops in Culver City's Arts District, led by experienced chef instructors. Classes focus on seasonal ingredients, fundamental techniques, and global cuisines, creating an inclusive learning environment for home cooks of all skill levels.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Los Angeles Cooking School
The Gourmandise School (Santa Monica)
What to Expect
Professional chef-led hands-on cooking classes with comprehensive skill-building curriculum
Description
Santa Monica's premier hands-on cooking school offering technique-driven classes for adults, teens, and kids. Professional chef-instructors lead immersive workshops ranging from pizza making and global cuisine to specialized series like Baking Fundamentals and Vegetarian Cooking, emphasizing sustainability and culinary skill development.
Where: Santa Monica | More Info: The Gourmandise School
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