Private Cooking or Baking Class with a Cordon Bleu Chef
Cook alongside Nicole, a vibrant Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with 15+ years of experience in French and Italian cuisine, and a personal chef to LA’s elite. In her welcoming home kitchen, you’ll learn hands-on techniques for preparing Mediterranean-inspired dishes—or opt for a baking class featuring scones and macarons. Whether you’re searing steak, perfecting vinaigrette, or mastering delicate macarons, Nicole shares expert tips and warm hospitality. Enjoy your meal with wine or beer, and leave with new skills and unforgettable memories. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are all welcome—just note preferences when booking!
Options
Cooking Class + Dinner
What's included in Private Cooking or Baking Class with a Cordon Bleu Chef
(Subject to Option Inclusions)PRIVATE COOKING CLASS: Join Nicole in her welcoming home kitchen for a hands-on Mediterranean cooking class, featuring family-inspired and original recipes. Over two hours, you’ll learn to prepare a salad, main course, and dessert - from scratch. Discover expert tips like searing steak to perfection or keeping chicken juicy, and mastering homemade vinaigrette. After cooking, savor your delicious creations with wine or beer in Nicole's company. Perfect for food lovers seeking culinary skills and a delightful dining experience! Your host accommodates vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. PRIVATE BAKING CLASS: Master the art of baking savory or sweet scones and macarons, paired with an iced coffee latte or wine. Sample flavors include cheddar jalapeño or blueberry thyme scones, and chocolate, caramel, or raspberry macarons. To request this baking class, mention “Baking Class” in the "Special requirements" field; otherwise, it will default to a Cooking Class. After your meal, you can enjoy a scenic desert hike to Yaqui Well, a historic spring in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park just 15 miles away—perfect for nature lovers and hikers.
Food Menu
STARTER - Organic mixed greens, candied nuts and cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette
MAIN - Tuscan chicken with roasted baby dill potatoes and lemony green beans
DESSERT - French chocolate cake
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private Mediterranean Cooking Class or Baking Class with a local Chef Nicole
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Your host's home has two dogs but they usually stay away during the experience.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host at her home. The above is a generic address in his neighborhood. Exact address and directions can be found in the "Before you Go" section of your confirmation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Nicole at his home. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/61m8rxWv3jDBQ23Q9 Address: 32108 Cerrado del Coyote, Warner Springs, CA 92086 Email: [email protected] ____ Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with personally vetted locals in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
