Last-Minute Thanksgiving Sides Cooking Class

Cook eight crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving sides in one evening, and learn how to time them so the big day stays calm.



3 hours Location Sherman Oaks Class size 1 to 16 (public classes), 4 to 30   $135

Hosting Thanksgiving, or bringing a dish? This hands-on class is about volume and variety: eight sides in one evening, each sorted by its final step, so you can see how the whole table comes together without the last-minute panic.
We start with what to make the day before, move to what to do that morning, and finish with the last 20 minutes, when everything goes into the oven, gets tossed or gets plated and heads to the table together. Along the way you'll pick up the small decisions that make the day easier: where to make from scratch and where a shortcut is fine, how to get the flour mess out of the way early, and how to reheat safely so everything arrives warm.
You'll taste every dish and go home with the recipes and a make-ahead timeline you can use on the day.
What you'll make
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Stovetop yams
  • Green beans with lemon and crispy shallots
  • Arugula, pear and goat cheese salad with candied pecans and a cranberry honey vinaigrette
  • Shaved Brussels sprouts with apple, toasted almonds and pecorino
  • Maple-roasted carrots over whipped feta with hot honey and thyme
  • Sausage bread stuffing
  • Buttermilk biscuits
The menu includes nuts, dairy, gluten and pork. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book and we'll let you know what we can adjust.

Upcoming dates for Last-Minute Thanksgiving Sides Cooking Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:50pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 23 Nov 2026 and 23 Nov 2026.

  • Mon, Nov 23 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
What you'll get
Chef-guided, hands-on instruction, all ingredients and equipment, aprons, a taste of every dish, and a make-ahead timeline with the recipes.
Knowledge required
From beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
What to bring
Nothing else is needed; you're welcome to bring bubbly or wine to enjoy during the class.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus - 15301 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA

Our campus is in the Sherman Oaks Galleria, on the main floor in the rotunda. We’re located right beside the Paul Mitchell School, which is next to The Cheesecake Factory. The 24 Hour Fitness is above us.

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Life Plus is a cooking school in Sherman Oaks, inside the Sherman Oaks Galleria (15301 Ventura Blvd). Since 2023 we've taught more than a thousand guests to cook, one hands-on class at a time.
Every class works the same way: you do the cooking yourself, with a Life Plus instructor guiding you through real techniques. Then you sit down and eat what you made. No demos to watch from the back, no watered-down recipes.
What we teach
Six-course sushi, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Korean BBQ, fresh handmade pasta and Italian, pastry and baking, and weekend brunch. New seasonal classes join the calendar through the year.
Side by Side: parent-and-kid classes
One grown-up and one kid cook together as a team, each team at its own station, from breakfast diner to dumplings, pasta and donuts. Best for kids 9 and up.
Private classes and team events
Any class can be booked privately for 4 to 30 guests: birthdays, team building, showers and celebrations. We provide everything.
Dietary needs
Tell us when you book. Our chefs adapt recipes for allergies, vegetarian and plant-based diets, and health needs such as diabetes or blood pressure.
Beginners are always welcome. Bring your appetite; we provide the rest.

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