Tasting Classes in Los Angeles, CA

In our Cheese 101 course Andrew teaches the history, origin and the basics about cheese. We also have many of the most famous cheeses available to sample! The class is about 1 & ½ hrs. long, and Andrew will have you laughing the whole way through! Super date idea, for you or your friends. We will provide water and soft drinks BUT you can feel...

French macarons may be notoriously difficult for the home baker, but now you can learn the secrets from a professional French Chef. Join executive pastry chef Vincent Guiheneuf, and discover how to create this delicious French treat. Discover the secrets to the best ingredients, how to make the perfect meringue and find out what gives macarons the...

A little alcohol can really kick up the flavor of any recipe. This class will teach you the “dos and don’ts” of cooking with wine and spirits. What's on the Menu: Crostini with Mushrooms sautéed in white wine Penne alla Vodka Chicken Marsala Mixed greens with champagne vinaigrette  Liquored berry sauce over Vanilla ice cream * You...

Gather round the bar at Chef Darryl's place! Each Saturday at 5 PM Pacific Time, he guides us through mixing up a different custom cocktail, complete with proper techniques, advice on spirit selection, tips for making your own mixers and working with fruits, herbs and spices and more.  After the mixology lesson, hang out and socialize for a while...

The workshop includes four, 1-hour food crafting sessions, catered lunch and beverages. Each participant will be sent home with their very own bread, a take-home containers of cheese, bread dough, a jar of fruit preserves and a container of mustard. You'll also receive the Institute's signature instruction manual with recipes and materials/ingredient...

In this class, former caterer (and current bad-ass home-chef) Wyatt McDill shows you how to make some amazing cocktails. I can personally attest to his amazing skills in not only preparing fantastic drinks, but I'm always impressed at how they appear in the glass with no apparent work, a critical skill when entertaining!  So get a ticket now...

When we enjoy a meal, we often want an adult beverage to accompany the fruits of our labors. Chef Eric shows you how to make great food with great wine in this dynamic, information-packed class. Students will make the food and Chef Eric will have tastings of selected wines from his favorite purveyor to go with the menu. Learn where and how...

We teach crafting skills such as Cross Stitching, but instead of hosting them in a stuffy classroom, we offer them in carefully selected restaurants and wine bars! Our events are held at an awesome selection of restaurants. Anytime throughout the class you can order drinks, snacks, or even a meal from the venue.  Each class is instructed by a...

Learn how to make and ferment delicious nut cheeses and coconut yogurt. We'll go over all the basic supplies and ingredients, and then dive into making cashew nacho cheese & cashew cilantro sour cream, fermented pistachio cheese, and coconut yogurt. Class includes samples, recipes, and a batch of nut cheese and coconut yogurt to take home to ...

Curious about Burrata cheese? Love the creamy taste of fresh cheese but hate the price tag that comes with it? Then follow along as executive Chef Andy demonstrates how to make the Italian cheese yourself!  Beautifully balanced in taste, Burrata is a perfect blend of contrasting textures: cow or buffalo milk cheese made from mozzarella and pure...

This class goes over the fascinating history of chocolate, where it comes from and how it came to be what it is today. You will learn how it is made and taste the differences in single origin chocolates from around the world. We will then explore pairing chocolate with wine and cheese! No passports are required for this excursion, just a willingness...

Instead of spending money on a mother's day gift, give her something hand-made that you created yourself while you also learn a useful new skill! This 3 hour class teaches Embroidery, but instead of hosting it in a stuffy classroom, this class takes place in a charming restaurant! Anytime throughout the class you can order drinks, snacks, or even...

The class starts with an overview of the benefits of vegan & raw food. This living foods, plant-based class is presented in a lively and fun demonstration format. Many students have a great number of questions about preparing raw & vegan food, so the class is taught in this style to guide, inform and inspire while affording the time to reveal...