San Gabriel Valley home cooks and culinary enthusiasts can transform their kitchen skills through Pasadena’s vibrant cooking class scene. From classic technique training to innovative cuisine exploration, local cooking schools offer diverse learning experiences for every skill level.
Whether you’re a novice home chef or looking to refine professional techniques, Pasadena’s culinary education landscape provides exceptional opportunities. Local institutions like Waverly Cooking School and The RadDish deliver hands-on training in a supportive, engaging environment.
Discover your next culinary adventure in Pasadena!
Featured Cooking Classes in Pasadena
- Institute of Culinary Education (Los Angeles)
- Saute Culinary Academy (Monrovia)
- The RadDish
- Waverly Cooking School
Institute of Culinary Education (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Expert-led multi-session wine and mixology courses
Description
ICE Los Angeles offers immersive recreational culinary classes spanning wine education, mixology, and plant-based cooking. Expert sommelier and chef-led sessions provide hands-on learning in professionally equipped teaching kitchens, with courses ranging from wine region explorations to botanical gin workshops and comprehensive plant-based cooking techniques.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Institute of Culinary Education
Saute Culinary Academy (Monrovia)
What to Expect
Professional kitchen with multi-level culinary instruction
Description
Located in Monrovia, Saute Culinary Academy offers comprehensive cooking classes ranging from beginner techniques to professional skills. Their well-equipped kitchen hosts diverse culinary workshops featuring seasonal produce and hands-on instruction across adult and kids' programs, emphasizing proper cooking techniques and skill development.
Where: Monrovia | More Info: Saute Culinary Academy
The RadDish
What to Expect
Kid-focused culinary education with summer baking and cooking camps
Description
The RadDish offers hands-on cooking classes and summer camps for kids in Pasadena, focusing on culinary skills, recipe creation, and food exploration. Children learn kitchen techniques through interactive workshops that blend cooking education with fun, creative experiences.
Where: Pasadena | More Info: The RadDish
Waverly Cooking School
What to Expect
Culinary education integrated with bookshop atmosphere
Description
South Pasadena's Waverly Bookshop Cafe and Cooking School offers hands-on culinary classes in an intimate setting, blending cookbook inspiration with practical cooking techniques. Chefs lead interactive workshops covering international cuisines, from French patisserie to global flavor explorations, catering to various skill levels in a cozy, book-lined environment.
Where: Pasadena | More Info: Waverly Cooking School