Los Angeles Cooking School

I recently had the pleasure of attending the pro-series cooking course led by Chef Manifa and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I walked into the kitchen, Chef Manifa’s passion for food and dedication to teaching was evident. Her classes were not only highly informative but also immensely enjoyable. Chef Manifa masterfully blended professionalism with warmth, creating an environment that was both educational and inviting. Her deep knowledge of culinary techniques, combined with her clear and patient teaching style, ensured that everyone in the class (from beginners to seasoned cooks) could follow along and improve their skills. What truly set this cooking course apart was Chef Manifa’s ability to make complex techniques accessible to everyone. She broke down each step with precision, offering invaluable tips and tricks that only a seasoned expert could provide. Whether it was perfecting a delicate sauce or mastering the art of knife skills, Chef Manifa made each lesson engaging and achievable. Moreover, Chef Manifa's enthusiasm was infectious. Her storytelling and anecdotes from her culinary journey, and genuine interest in each participant's progress made the class feel personal and enriching. The hands-on approach meant we could immediately apply what we learned, and Chef Manifa was always on hand to offer guidance and encouragement. The highlight of each class was, of course, the food (lol)!! Under Chef Manifa’s expert instruction, week after week, we created dishes that were not only delicious but beautifully presented. The emphasis on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and understanding the science behind cooking techniques truly elevated the experience. Chef Manifa delivered an outstanding cooking course that exceeded all my expectations. Her expertise, charisma, and passion for the culinary arts made for an unforgettable experience. I left the course not only with new skills and recipes but with a renewed inspiration for cooking. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Manifa's classes to anyone looking to enhance their culinary repertoire while having an incredible time!!! Thank you so much, Chef Manifa you are the best!!!

Our whole family LOVES the Los Angeles Cooking School. The manager Gerard is wonderful to work with and makes magic happen there. The place has such a warm, homey vibe and all of the people who work there are so nice and supportive, especially Chef Mani. The classes they run for kids teach them practical cooking skills and encourage them to be creative. The adult classes are fun and the food we make is delicious. Everything is clean and beautiful!

This is kind of my new favorite place to have lunch! Everything I have tasted is delicious (turkey wrap, sandwich, soup, etc.) Haven't tried the breakfast yet but I can't wait. The staff is really friendly & helpful. Don't hesitate to go.

The Coffee shop is never ready when I get there so have yet to try any sandwiches but did go in there for the Blue Nova ice cream parlor I'm the evening! Sooooo good and the kicker is that you get to see how it's made on the tv monitor in the front. This blows Cool Haus out the door. Loved this ice cream place!! I recommend the Matcha Green Tea....Delicious!!!

Great place to eat very classy amazing food and great service would highly recommend trying this place out. Although they do have a lot of salads they are expertly done and has a real touch of class about it. The staff are all very freindly and an absolute joy to see. Would highly recommend going to this place one of a hand full of places I would travel to eat. The tuna is spectacular and my favourite.

For a cafe attached to a cooking school I have to say the food in the Cafe is disappointing. I've tried a few times and the food is always average, and today I had a scone that was actually chewy! No flake or lightness to it, and very little flavor. I will add however that the staff is always very friendly. I'm not sure if students are making the food, but if that's the case don't charge full price and let me know what I'm getting myself into. If the food is made by the teaching staff, then I'm not sure what to say other than the results are unremarkable.

Staff are so nice, and attentive. The ice cream is fresh, delicious, and very entertaining to watch being made. The ice cream is made from the LA cooking school students and they are definitely a pleasure to be around. Come get your ice cream!

All the tables wobble, and they're too close together; they need more of a bar area. They also don't provide menus unfortunately. It'd be nice if they had sides, but couldn't read the wall menu around the employees' heads so...

I took a fall pie baking class with Jen who was fantastic, she taught us quite a bit about baking techniques and created a great atmosphere to learn more.

What a great experience we had! We attended the Argentinian cooking class on 7/14. Aydee, our instructor was awesome, and Mercy an exceptional assistant. She welcomed us warmly and friendly. She was great at explaining techniques, ingredients, and more importantly interacted quite nicely with all attendees. By the end of the night, we enjoyed chimichurri, empanadas, skirt steak, and roasted chicken. Can't say enough, so much fun was had. Greatly enjoyed it and look forward to attending the next cooking class. I highly recommend.

Attended the Knife Skills class last night and had the best time. The instructor, Manifa, was really friendly and presented the information in a very clear and easy-to-understand manner (her assistant, Mercy, was also fantastic!) Everything was well organized; the workstations were neat, clean and had all of the tools and veg we needed. The demonstrations were really helpful, and when it came time to do the knife cuts ourselves, Manifa paid attention to each of us in a caring, clear and encouraging way so that we felt confident in using the knives correctly. The veg cuts turned out beautifully. Once we finished prepping the veg and our mise-en-place was ready, we were shown how to cook the ratatouille, which turned out great! It was a really good dish, appropriate for most diets (not great for low-fat or low-salt diets, but awesome for everything else). Definitely going to take more classes - Chicken 101, Sauces, Beef 101...here I come!

The LACS kitchen is awesome! I've rented quite a few commercial kitchens in the past to do meal prep for a large number of meals (400!) and after moving to LA was in search of a great kitchen to rent to do this. After exploring many options I landed on LACS based on the recommendation of a friend who also cooks there. The kitchen space is perfect and spacious, the equipment is very well maintained, they have everything you could need or want, and the owner Gerard is not only very friendly, but a wealth of knowledge. I had a great experience here and highly recommend it. I'll be back!!

Such a fun experience and highly recommend! This is an awesome thing to do if you're looking for a new date idea, team building and bonding with a work group, a family outing or even just solo if you want to go outside of your comfort zone (trying something new including recipes)! The chef and her assistant were so nice and the entire experience was a blast.

Went here last night for a team building event and have for to say it was perfect! Well organized, clean and relaxed environment! We learned how to make Thai food. The chef was accommodating to dietary restrictions which was important. Manifa the head chef was such a pleasure. She had a great personality and was very engaging. Everyone there had a great time. I would highly recommend us for teambuilding activities, bachelorette parties, or just a fun date night activity.

A few friends and I went here to learn how to make macarons. Side note, Mani's (the chef instructor) macarons were the best I've ever tasted!! Mani was very nice, patient, understanding and accommodating. The whole experience was well organized and we got to take home so many macarons! Our friends and I can't wait to come back and learn more! Thank you, Mani!

Chef Manifa taught an amazing class! She was extremely knowledgeable and even more personable while imparting some great cooking tips throughout the entire evening. Would very much recommend any class she is teaching!

We had a really great time preparing two delicious One Pot Meals. They were Korean Crispy Chicken with Veggies & Honey Braised Meatballs. The Chef was patient & very easy to follow. It's a bit of a drive but I'm sure we'll be back!

Just took a cooking class my friend brought me to with Chef Manifa - Provence themed. It was so fun! The food was incredible (I surprised myself!) and such a fun way to spend the evening. All the staff if so helpful and kind. I can't wait to come back.

Friendly, attentive, engaging staff and the food? I ate so much, it was really good. Normally I'm not in love with middle eastern food but they do something delicious with theirs. Authenticity. Go. Eat. New region each month! You're welcome.

I took a course in "Knife Skills" last night -- my first class at LACS -- and it was terrific. Manny is a wonderful teacher. I learned a lot and even got to prepare a delicious ratatouille to try out my newly learned skills and feed myself! I'm a rank amateur in the kitchen, so if you're at all nervous about taking a class, don't be. Manny makes it fun for learners at all levels and you'll have a great time.

Had an amazing time at the Argentinian cooking class. The atmosphere was so welcoming and the instructor was amazing as well. Great experience!! Can't wait to do it again !

LACS and their staff are fantastic. I organized a Thai cooking class with chef Mani and she led an amazing class. Before the class the business staff and Gerard were great communicators, they offered several menu options and helped ensure a safe class for vegans, those with peanut and shellfish allergies. No one went hungry with tons of snacks and drinks to enjoy during the demo and class. Chef led a great demo showing exactly how to cook each course. The staff prepped our ingredients so we could easily split into teams to cook each dish in smaller groups. Your team gets to interact and help each other the entire time and the chef, sous chef and assistant all stay in the mix helping a ton. Our team of 22 remarked at how many things they learned compared to other cooking classes. To boot the LACS class just keeps getting better as you get to finish with the delicious and huge meal you just cooked. Best cooking class I've ever taken and so impressed that our group of 22 didn't feel overwhelming!! It was the perfect end to our team summit.