Whether you're looking to learn new skills, get more advanced training or simply have a fun night with a few friends, we have the classes for you!
Travel the culinary world from the comfort of our kitchens with our endless selection of hands-on cooking classes taught by ICE's renowned Chef-Instructors. From Thai curry and Indian takeout to farmers’ market favorites and comfort food classics, our cooking classes range in focus and discipline. Find flavor and fun at ICE.
Learn techniques like tempering, folding and icing while baking up fresh breads, puff pastries and creative cakes in our comprehensive set of pastry and baking classes. Get a taste of the fun at ICE then take home your creations — and your new set of skills — for all to enjoy.
Bring your wine, beer and spirit senses to new heights with ICE’s classes for libation lovers of every level. Whether you’re no stranger to life’s liquid pleasures, or you’re swirling and spitting for the first time, join us for beginner to advanced instruction on worldly wines, the perfect meal pairings, the ultimate beer and cheese guide and beyond.
Explore more plant-based classes than ever with our menu of health-supportive advanced studies, vegan baking workshops and hands-on recreational sessions. Pursue a certificate in Culinary Nutrition or Food Therapy to gain expertise in essential components of the better food movement; grow your techniques by making diet-specific desserts; or enjoy interactive meatless meal planning and recipe testing.
Food professionals learn the ins and outs on how to advance their career: perfect a specialized skill, search for new paths in the industry, and network with their peers. ICE stays on the pulse of student and alumni needs with its ongoing career development workshops and advanced classes.
Now you can take wine and beverage recreational classes at the Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles! Check out our first collection of classes which are perfect for a date night, an outing with friends, or a treat for the libation lovers in your life (including you).
Sat November 9
Braising - searing at a high temperature, then finishing in a liquid at a lower temperature to infuse flavor - can add umami and more to pretty much any meal! And the best part is, it creates tender, juicy dishes with a minimum of effort. We'll master this technique as we make a braised banquet of:...
06:00PM-09:00PM
Level 2 
$150
Sun December 22
Before heading out to your local sushi bar for your next date night, come to ICE to learn how to create your own sushi and sake bar at home. Together, you'll start by learning the basics of how to make the foundation of all sushi: delicious, seasoned rice. You'll then create a variety of sushi...
06:00PM-09:00PM Level 1 $300 Sat November 9
Braising - searing at a high temperature, then finishing in a liquid at a lower temperature to infuse flavor - can add umami and more to pretty much any meal! And the best part is, it creates tender, juicy dishes with a minimum of effort. We'll master this technique as we make a braised banquet of: Guinness-braised short ribs with creamy polenta; braised chicken thighs with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar and braised fennel.
06:00PM-09:00PM Level 2 $150 Sun December 22
Before heading out to your local sushi bar for your next date night, come to ICE to learn how to create your own sushi and sake bar at home. Together, you'll start by learning the basics of how to make the foundation of all sushi: delicious, seasoned rice. You'll then create a variety of sushi accoutrements, along with vegetables and raw fish. Finally, you'll learn to make traditional hand rolls, maki, futomaki, and nigiri, before sitting down to eat with a refreshing glass of Japanese sake or a cucumber-sake cooler.
06:00PM-09:00PM Level 1 $300The Institute of Culinary Education now has two campuses located in two culinary capitals of the world, New York and Los Angeles. Beyond our professional programs, ICE's hands-on recreational cooking, baking and wine education courses train an additional 26,000 students each year.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
ICE has one of the largest programs of hands-on recreational cooking, baking and wine classes offered in the world.
Our advanced studies courses will help you stay on the cutting edge in developing your career.
“I first became familiar with ICE through their recreational program. These [recreational] experiences eventually led me to decide to take the diploma program when I was ready for a career change.”
“The recreational classes at ICE are great. The food dishes that we made were all delicious. The class was really hands on.”
“There are a number of different types of classes for everyone's tastes, and I'll definitely be back to take more of their classes.”
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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