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).
Lets go extra with Chocolate Indulgence 2, extra chocolaty, extra delicious and extra indulgent! This class teaches you to make all the components of the most chocolaty Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae! Plus we'll finish it with homemade Chantilly cream and a cherry on top. We'll make extra rich chocolate...
The lush, green Pacific Northwest is famous for its wild salmon, oysters and beers, but that's just the tip of the gastronomic iceberg. Its forests are home to mushrooms and berries that turn up in countless recipes. Cedar planks become grilling beds for fish, meat and vegetables, imparting them...
Lets go extra with Chocolate Indulgence 2, extra chocolaty, extra delicious and extra indulgent! This class teaches you to make all the components of the most chocolaty Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae! Plus we'll finish it with homemade Chantilly cream and a cherry on top. We'll make extra rich chocolate ice cream, fudgy chocolate brownies, rich, dark chocolate fudge sauce and Chantilly cream.
The lush, green Pacific Northwest is famous for its wild salmon, oysters and beers, but that's just the tip of the gastronomic iceberg. Its forests are home to mushrooms and berries that turn up in countless recipes. Cedar planks become grilling beds for fish, meat and vegetables, imparting them with the unmistakable flavor of the Northwest. You will learn how to use these techniques and ingredients to make: Pacific oysters with mignonette; cedar-planked salmon with blackberry sauce; sautéed mushrooms and herbs; salt-and-vinegar potatoes; and kale, hazelnut and goat cheese salad. You will enjoy those with a selection of wines from the region.
The 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.