20-Week Cooking Series

This immersive, hands-on program guides students from essential fundamentals to advanced cooking techniques.



3 hours Location Culver City Class size 1 to 16 guests   $2,800

20-Week Cooking Series - $2,800
Our 20-Week Cooking Series is designed for dedicated food enthusiasts who want to build true confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. This immersive, hands-on program guides students from essential fundamentals through advanced cooking techniques, with a strong emphasis on technique, repetition, and understanding the why behind the food.
The series is thoughtfully structured to progress week by week, allowing skills to build naturally—from knife work and foundational stocks to proteins, baking, and composed dishes. By the end of the program, students will feel confident preparing a wide range of dishes, working with complex ingredients, and applying core culinary principles independently.
Each class is 3-hours long, providing ample time for instruction, hands-on practice, tasting, and personalized feedback. All tools and materials are provided, including kitchen equipment, a branded apron, curated media resources, and expert instruction to support students every step of the way.
Course Curriculum
Class 1: Knife Skills & Kitchen Sanitation
Proper knife handling and cuts (dice, mince, julienne, chiffonade)
Knife sharpening and maintenance
Kitchen safety and sanitation best practices
Class 2: Stocks & Classic Sauces
Chicken, beef, fish, and vegetable stocks
Introduction to roux-based sauces
Class 3: Reduction Sauces
Pan sauces, beurre blanc, and balsamic reductions
Class 4: Eggs
Poached, scrambled, omelets, and soufflés
Class 5: Soups
Puréed, broth-based, and cream soups, including bisques and veloutés
Class 6: Salads & Raw Vegetable Preparation
Salad composition, flavor balance
Vinaigrettes and emulsified dressings
Class 7: Cooked Vegetables
Blanching, roasting, braising, sautéing, and grilling
Class 8: Grains
Rice, quinoa, farro, barley, couscous, and pilafs
Class 9: Legumes – Beans & Tofu
Dry bean preparation, lentils, chickpeas
Tofu handling and foundational plant-based proteins
Class 10: Fish
Fish butchery, pan-searing, steaming, and en papillote
Class 11: Poultry I – Whole Bird Breakdown & Roasting
Spatchcocking, trussing, carving, and roasting a whole chicken
Class 12: Poultry II – Cuts & Sauces
Cooking breasts, thighs, and wings with complementary pan sauces
Class 13: Fresh Pasta
Handmade pasta doughs, rolling, cutting, and stuffed pastas
Class 14: Shellfish
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams
Class 15: Beef
Cuts and techniques including searing, braising, grilling, resting, and slicing
Class 16: Lamb & Pork
Marinating, roasting, and pan-cooking techniques
Class 17: Yeasted Breads
Pizza dough, focaccia, shaping, and baking
Class 18: Quick Breads
Muffins, scones, and biscuits
Class 19: Simple Desserts
Foundational cake techniques
Class 20: Graduation – Apps & Grazing Boards
Course celebration and culmination
Please Note:
Course content, class structure, and recipes may vary due to seasonality and ingredient availability. Any adjustments will be made at the discretion of the school and instructor to provide the best learning experience possible.
Students are permitted up to two make-up classes during the course. Once the course has started, no refunds or prorated refunds will be offered.
Thanksgiving Break: November 22–28, 2026
Winter Break: December 20, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Upcoming dates for Comprehensive 20-Week Culinary Skills Masterclass

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 8:38pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 10 Jan 2027 and 17 Mar 2027.

  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 11am-2pm
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue, Feb 9 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Sat, Feb 13 2027, 10am-1pm
  • Wed, Mar 17 2027, 6pm-9pm

FAQ

When should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive on time. Classes begin promptly to ensure we have enough time to prepare and enjoy all the dishes. We kindly ask that you do not arrive more than 10 minutes early, as our team will be completing important prep work to ensure your class runs smoothly.
Location

8690 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

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Los Angeles Cooking School
Los Angeles Cooking School

4.8 (241)

Celebrating 25 years of culinary education, the Los Angeles Cooking School is where creativity, confidence, and connection come to life in the kitchen. We’ve built a warm, supportive community where cooking is approachable, hands-on, and—most of all—fun. Our experienced instructors teach fundamental techniques using fresh, seasonal ingredients, empowering students of all levels to build a solid foundation and a lifelong love of cooking. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, you'll leave with new skills, delicious memories, and a smile.
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