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Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom is a highly respected cooking school in West Los Angeles that offers hands-on experience and technical education to aspiring professional chefs and current chefs looking to enhance their skills. Founded in 2003, the school provides students with access to a professionally designed kitchen, high-end equipment, and a diverse calendar of professional programs and recreational classes.

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Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

Upcoming Classes at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

  • 4-Week Culinary Basics Series

    Learn essential knife skills, cooking techniques, and easy-to-prepare recipes in this beginner's cooking series at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. Gain confidence in the kitchen and create delicious meals by the end of the series. Join us and become a pro in the kitchen!

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 21st, 10:30am–1pm Pacific Time
    Price: $650
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  • Homemade Pastas and Sauces

    Learn the art of crafting perfect pasta and pairing it with a variety of delicious sauces, meats, and vegetables at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. From red wine sausage ragu tagliatelle to homemade ricotta cheese, discover how to create light and flavorful pasta dishes that will leave you craving for more. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes for this hands-on experience!

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 13th, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Pizza Pizazz

    Join us for an evening of creativity as we explore the art of pizza making. Discover the secrets behind traditional and specialty doughs, flavorful tomato sauce, and a variety of mouthwatering toppings. Unleash your inner pizza artist and create delicious masterpieces at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom.

    Next start date: Friday, Apr 19th, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Knife Skills

    Learn the art of precise knife cuts and techniques in this hands-on culinary course. Discover the secrets to perfect julienne, brunoise, and batonnet cuts, and master the skills needed to create beautifully presented dishes. Unleash your inner chef and elevate your culinary prowess at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom.

    Next start date: Saturday, Jun 15th, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Thai Cuisine

    Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia in this culinary class as you learn to make your own Thai-style garlic lime dipping sauce and green curry coconut paste. Indulge in delectable dishes like vegetable rice paper spring rolls, stir-fried chicken with spicy green curry sauce, and traditional pad Thai. Join us for an unforgettable feast.

    Next start date: Friday, Apr 26th, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Embark on a delectable journey through the flavors of France as you learn to master classic dishes like beef bourguignon, chicken breasts in paprika cream sauce, and more in this immersive culinary course.

    Next start date: Friday, May 10th, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Italian Cuisine

    Learn to create your favorite Italian dishes with a twist at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. From Torta Salata to Homemade Fettuccine, discover the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine in Southern California.

    Next start date: Friday, May 17th, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Spanish Cuisine

    Explore the vibrant flavors of Spanish cooking with Chef Eric as he shares his first-hand experience working at Barcelona's renowned Via Veneto restaurant. From Chorizo Puff Pastry Bites to Beef Skewers with Red Wine Reduction Sauce, this culinary adventure will transport your taste buds to Spain.

    Next start date: Friday, Jun 14th, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Heavenly Cupcakes

    Learn the art of baking, frosting, and filling heavenly cupcakes at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. Discover easy ways to vary flavors and fillings, and receive recipes for popular styles like red velvet, devil's food, coconut cream, and carrot cake cupcakes. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!

    Next start date: Saturday, Mar 23rd, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Pies and Tarts

    Discover the secrets to creating exquisite pies and tarts that will have your taste buds begging for more. Join us at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom to learn the art of crafting the perfect crust and indulge in delectable creations like Traditional Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust and Chef Eric's Mom's Famous Cherry Pie. Don't miss out on this sweet opportunity!

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 20th, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Bread Baking Fundamentals

    Discover the art of bread making at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom, where you'll learn techniques to create quick baked goods for everyday meals and special dinners. Indulge in the satisfaction of watching steam rise and butter melt on freshly baked bread, paired perfectly with jams and oils. Join us and uncover the secrets to making Pain de Ménage, Brioche Bread, Baguettes, and Focaccia Bread.

    Next start date: Saturday, Jun 8th, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Indian Cuisine

    Discover the secrets of Indian cuisine at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. Immerse yourself in the flavors and techniques that make this food so special. From marinated grilled chicken to deep-fried samosas, this class will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of India.

    Next start date: Saturday, Jun 1st, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Decadent Desserts

    Indulge your taste buds with a delectable array of Italian-style chocolate torte, milk chocolate cherry soufflé, banana rum crepes, and traditional tiramisu. Join us at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom for an unforgettable dessert experience. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!

    Next start date: Friday, May 3rd, 6:30–9pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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  • Candy Making

    Indulge in the art of confectionery and create mouthwatering treats for your loved ones with Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom. Discover the secrets of cooking sugar and master the craft of candy making, including Mom's Almond Toffee Brittle and Traditional Chocolate Nut Fudge. Unleash your inner sweet tooth and embark on a delightful culinary journey.

    Next start date: Saturday, May 11th, 3–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $150
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2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom
West Los Angeles, Westside
2366 Pelham Ave
At Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90064

Directions:
One Block East of Overland Ave / Just North of Pico Blvd (Across the street from F&S Fabrics and East of Westwood Blvd and the Westside Pavilion). DIRECTIONS: 10 Freeway East or West, exit Overland Avenue, north to Pico Blvd –Right on Pico, left on Pelham Avenue (1st Street). 405 Freeway SOUTH, exit Olympic Blvd, east to Overland Blvd–go 1 block past Overland, left on Pelham Avenue –on right-hand side. 405 Freeway NORTH, to 10 Freeway East, 1st Exit, Overland Blvd –exit and go north to Pico Blvd – RIGHT on Pico and make an immediate left on Pelham Avenue. If you park at a METER, YOU MUST MOVE YOUR CAR after 2 hours – we suggest Parking at the LOT below. PARKING: TWO PUBLIC PARKING LOTS-10 hour parking-$3. PARK at 10 HOUR SPACE. Credit cards AND quarters. 1. Prosser Ave, 4 blocks East of Overland, North of Pico-Lot on left hand-side past the alley. Walk to Pico, RIGHT 3 blocks to Pelham, RIGHT–on the right-hand side. 2) Overland Ave, North of Pico Blvd next to Chase Bank lot. Turn into the lot immediately after the last house before the Bank Lot. Park and walk south to Overland Boulevard; east one block to Pelham Ave, turn left – we are directly on the right-hand side. Class will start promptly so please review the parking and direction information that is attached. We suggest parking at the public parking lot on Overland Boulevard, just north of Pico Boulevard, behind Chase Bank – you may park there for 10 hours for $3 Monday through Sunday – make sure you are at the correct parking spot as some are hourly. For more info on parking and directions: http://www.culinaryclassroom.com/contact.html Please do NOT park in back of the school OR in the residential neighborhood – they have permit parking only and you may be ticketed or towed. You MAY park at any meter on PICO Boulevard or Pelham Avenue for TWO HOURS.

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Description

Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom is a top-notch cooking school that offers hands-on experience and technical education with a seasoned professional chef. Many students of the school are aspiring professional chefs or current chefs who are seeking to improve their skills. Located in West Los Angeles, and founded in 2003, Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom provides students with access to a professionally designed kitchen, furnished with high-end equipment, and a diverse calendar of professional programs and recreational classes.

The founder, owner and chief instructor at the Culinary Classroom, Chef Eric Jacques Crowley, draws upon his extensive career, highly regarded technical training, and education from the Culinary Institute of America, to closely mentor students both in the art of cooking and baking, and in furthering their culinary careers. Chef Eric’s warmth and patience separate him from many temperamental chefs and enable his students to enjoy the process of mastering the culinary skills they desire.

Chef Eric understands the path from a non-culinary career to a culinary career. His exposure to a wide range of cultures and foods during his childhood led him back to cooking when, after he detoured by studying music in college and working in the legal field, he felt that he wasn’t living his dream. At age 27, he found himself experimenting with his mother’s hand-written recipe book and soon after enrolled in the renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he excelled and graduated with honors. This is the high level of education he now passes on to his students.

Students of Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom also receive the benefit of learning the advanced techniques that Chef Eric developed while studying in Europe under Chef José Munisa at Via Veneto, Barcelona’s longest-running 5-star restaurant, as well as with Chef Joseph Russwürm at Munich’s Hotel Kempinski, another 5-star establishment. Chef Eric also generously shares the insights and skills he gained while working for Patina Catering, of the distinguished Patina Restaurant Group and preparing food for A-list celebrities, at award shows such as the Primetime Emmy Awards, Governors Ball, presidential candidates, vice presidents, show business executives, numerous catering events of all sizes, demonstrations and more.


Reviews of Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

(4.7-star rating across 102 reviews)
  • Knife Skills

    Reviewed by David G. on 2/24/2024
    Chef Eric’s knife skill class was a good way to get started with cooking classes. He starts off by talking about the different knifes you need and then demos the style of cuts and finally you get to enjoy cutting your self as him and his assistant go around teaching you as you do what you have learned. I’ll be back to learn from Chef Eric.
  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Reviewed by Bob F. on 2/20/2024
    The Chef was great and informative really enjoyed it and yes the food was delicious. I look forward to future classes
  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Reviewed by Kathy T. on 2/17/2024
    Had a wonderful time making delicious food. Chef Eric (and staff) are all engaging and knowledgeable, and we had a great group of collegial people. And I think that we all learned something!
  • Bread Baking Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Barbara S. on 1/22/2024
    Eric's class was a lot of fun. It was a little big. 15 people, but we all got to participate. He was funny, informative and helpful. Looking forward to taking another class in the future.
  • Knife Skills

    Reviewed by Jason M. on 12/17/2023
    Really fun and informative class!! Learned techniques that I’ll definitely continue throughout my cooking. Will definitely be signing up for another class
  • Indian Cuisine

    Reviewed by T.Y. W. on 10/15/2023
    A terrific class. Learned a lot. Chef Eric was dedicated and experienced instructor. Nice classroom setting and ample opportunities to practice. Best of all, at the end, I enjoyed a wonderful fruits of our own labor.
  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Reviewed by Lisa F. on 10/8/2023
    Wonderful class with hands on practice and delicious tasting! Chef Eric was charming and fun, and so was the rest of the staff. I’ll be signing up for another class soon!
  • Knife Skills

    Reviewed by Dorretha B. on 7/31/2023
    Chef Eric was friendly and jovial, the staff was super helpful, and I really enjoyed the class. I learned the things I wanted to, and some when it came to what best knives and sharpening techniques to use. Also, sending students home with a fresh, delicious plate of food is never a bad idea! I look forward to putting everything I learned into practice.
  • Bread Baking Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Cathiann G. on 7/30/2023
    Eric is such a great instructor. We learned and have such a wonderful experience!
  • Knife Skills

    Reviewed by Heather K. on 1/23/2023
    Better than we expected. Chef Eric brings great energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to the kitchen. We learned more than we expected.
  • Sushi Making

    Reviewed by Ivana M. on 3/16/2020
    It was awesome. Totally demystified sushi for my partner and I, we now feel like we could make sushi at home! The instructor was great, very clear and helpful. And we really enjoyed eating everything we made at the end of the class! Overall a wonderful experience.
  • Knife Skills

    Anonymous review on 3/1/2020
    Coach Eric was very knowledgeable And super friendly and encouraging. I would have liked more hands on practice with a bit more oversight by him. It’s a class of 8-10 so I know he can’t tend to everyone at the same time. Perhaps he can spend a bit more time with each group.
  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Reviewed by Alice R. on 2/24/2020
    I had such a blast in this class. It was interesting, hands-on, and I learned things I’m going to remember for a long, long time. Chef Eric is a great teacher. His energy keep us students on our feet. I can’t wait to sign up for more classes here.
  • Bread Baking Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Stacy S. on 2/23/2020
    Eric is kind and knowledgeable - works very hard! Lovely staff. Would have liked to do more and to understand more of the history or chemistry behind making bread. Would have liked more variety in the breads. Would have liked more options for making fresh bread after work (what can I freeze or yeastless / non-rising options).
  • Candy Making

    Reviewed by Lois W. on 12/8/2019
    My daughter and I signed up for candy making, we had such a wonderful time. Chef Eric is a great teacher and made candy making a sweet event. Thank you, Lois Wilson
  • 4-Week Culinary Basics Series

    Anonymous review on 10/31/2019
    Good class. Learned a lot. Highly recommend.
  • Couples Romantic Cooking #2

    Anonymous review on 8/25/2019
    Chef Eric is great at this! Very informative n wonderful energy. We had s great time !
  • French Feast a la Julia Child

    Reviewed by Frank S. on 8/13/2019
    Chef Eric was kind and instructive, and the food was delicious! Would be happy to go back. Thank you!
  • Homemade Pastas and Sauces

    Anonymous review on 7/28/2019
    Great class! Chef Eric was a great instructor: very lively, energetic, and encouraging. I’d recommend this class, and hope to take another class with Chef Eric in the future.
  • Spectacular Sauces

    Reviewed by Adriana A. on 7/16/2019
    The class was greatly paced and the sauces were versatile and delicious
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom have overall positive things to say about their classes. They mention that they learned a lot and gained valuable skills from their experiences. One student specifically noted that they learned about different knives and sharpening techniques. Students also enjoyed the hands-on practice and the opportunity to taste the delicious food they made. The atmosphere and staff were described as friendly and helpful. One student mentioned that they now feel confident making sushi at home. Another student noted that they learned how to make a garlic paste and appreciated the opportunity to ask questions. Overall, students found the classes to be enjoyable, informative, and a great way to gain culinary skills. Quotes: - "Chef Eric was a dedicated and experienced instructor... at the end, I enjoyed the fruits of our own labor." - "I learned the things I wanted to, and some when it came to what best knives and sharpening techniques to use." - "It was interesting, hands-on, and I learned things I’m going to remember for a long, long time."

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