Santa Barbara’s culinary scene bursts with flavor and creativity, offering cooking enthusiasts a delectable journey through local kitchens. From coastal California techniques to Mediterranean-inspired dishes, aspiring chefs can explore diverse cooking styles right in the heart of the American Riviera.
Local cooking classes like Pascale’s Kitchen, Simply Sholeh, Market Forays, and Cook and Bake With Laurie transform passionate food lovers into skilled home cooks. These intimate learning experiences capture the essence of Santa Barbara’s vibrant gastronomic community.
Discover Santa Barbara’s tastiest cooking adventures now!
Featured Cooking Classes in Santa Barbara
Cook and Bake With Laurie
What to Expect
Personalized cooking instruction from experienced local restaurateur
Description
Santa Barbara-based cooking classes led by Laurie Zalk, former owner of Our Daily Bread bakery. Intimate 2-3 hour sessions focus on practical home cooking skills, featuring from-scratch recipes for meals, desserts, and dietary-specific options like vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Where: Santa Barbara | More Info: Cook and Bake With Laurie
Market Forays
What to Expect
Farm-to-table cooking classes starting at local farmers market
Description
Market Forays offers intimate cooking classes that begin at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, where participants select fresh local produce before preparing seasonal meals using French culinary techniques. Chef-led workshops blend California's multicultural influences with hands-on cooking instruction, emphasizing technique and intuitive food preparation.
Where: Santa Barbara | More Info: Market Forays
Pascale's Kitchen
What to Expect
French-Mediterranean cooking instruction by cookbook author
Description
Santa Barbara-based cooking school offering intimate culinary workshops led by cookbook author Pascale Beale. Classes feature French-inspired cuisine, seasonal local ingredients, and hands-on Mediterranean cooking techniques in a professional teaching kitchen.
Where: Santa Barbara | More Info: Pascale's Kitchen
Simply Sholeh
What to Expect
Online cooking classes with local ingredient delivery
Description
Simply Sholeh offers deluxe online culinary classes taught by a world-traveled foodie, delivering ingredients locally in Santa Barbara. Interactive Zoom-based sessions guide participants through global cuisine recipes, with ingredient kits arriving day-of and meals serving 3-4 people.
Where: Santa Barbara | More Info: Simply Sholeh