Orange County Cooking Classes

Interactive, In-Home Cooking Classes

I bring the culinary classroom to your kitchen with hands-on lessons designed for all skill levels. Whether you want to master knife skills, dive into advanced pasta making, or learn a specific dish of your choice, each class is fully tailored to you. We’ll chop, sear, and cook together — building your confidence in the kitchen, step by step.

Wine, Recipes & A Full Dining Experience

Most classes include a wine pairing option to complement the experience. At the end of the session, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal we created together. Every student leaves with a packet of recipes, tips, and techniques to keep building their skills long after the class ends.

Class Duration: Typically 1.5 to 2 hours

Investment: $150–$200 per person, based on class type and menu

Let Chef Randall Hane guide you through techniques, flavors and presentations to help you unlock your inner chef. Choose from a variety of classes from beginner to advanced and all from the comfort of your own kitchen. Great for couples, groups of friends or even the whole family.

After years of making the same-old, same-old, you are ready to branch out and create a culinary experience that will have your friends and family talking for years to come. Maybe you’re bored with creating the same meals day in and day out and want to try something new but are afraid you lack the necessary skills or techniques. Chef Randall Hane is happy to offer Orange County cooking classes to elevate your kitchen skills to the next level!

For over 20 years, Chef Randall Hane has been chopping, dicing, sauteing, and plating his way across the globe. Now serving the good people of Orange County, from Laguna Beach to Dana Point, Chef Randall is ready to show you all the skills you need to create the most delicious homemade pasta or master the art of sushi rolling. From basic skills like chopping to more advanced culinary arts, like homemade pasta, Chef Randall can give you all the tips to master the kitchen.

Why Take a Cooking Class With an Orange County Private Chef?

The kids ask the same question, “We’re having this for dinner again?” You simply grin and bear it with a quick nod, but the truth is, you don’t have the time, energy, or perhaps even the skill to branch out from your usual dishes. That is where a cooking class comes in handy. Chef Randall believes that everyone must start somewhere. In fact, he started in his late grandmother’s kitchen and went on to work at a Michelin star restaurant! Now, he is ready to guide you through the culinary arts.

From your beautiful estate in Mission Viejo to a seaside home in Newport Beach, you can learn all the tips and tricks of a master sous chef right from the comfort of your own kitchen. Depending on the menu and number of students, you can learn everything from basic techniques to more advanced cooking practices for no more than $200!

Chef Randall can work with you beforehand on the exact menu of the class to ensure you are learning the techniques and practices you are hoping for and that the food meets any dietary restrictions you or your loved ones might have. Whether you are a beginner in San Juan Capistrano or know your way around a few kitchen tools in your Rancho Santa Margarita home, Chef Randall offers cooking classes tailored to fit the needs of just about anyone.

When he arrives at your home, Chef Randall will almost assuredly have a bottle of wine in hand–if you so wish–which will be perfectly picked to pair with whatever type of cuisine you will be crafting. Your class will be hands-on, so roll up your sleeves, throw your hair back, and get ready to have fun while also learning applicable skills to use the next time you go about cooking a family meal.

Once your lesson is complete, you can go about enjoying whatever it is that you have created, from delicious bruschetta to difficult seafood dishes. Chef Randall will then give each student a book of recipes to try out their new skills and provide any last tips.

Meet Your Instructor: Chef Randall Hane

After inheriting the love of cooking and all things related to the culinary arts from his grandmother, Chef Randall Hane attended the Le Cordon Bleu California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena and graduated top of his class. He then moved to Northern California, where he worked his way through many high-end restaurants and hotels. From the Park Hyatt Regency to Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, Chef Randall honed his skills in creating memorable dishes.

At 25, Chef Randall ventured across the Atlantic and landed a coveted Sous Chef position at L’Auberge Carmel-by-the-Sea under renowned Chef Christophe Grosjean. Randall then moved to the town of Biarritz, France, for two and a half years, during which he and his team earned a Michelin star at Chateau de Brindos in Anglet, France, under the direction of Grosjean.

When his feet brought him back to the States, Randall settled in the glorious sun of Orange County and helped develop the well-known Selanne’s Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach with Chef Josh Severson. He then became the Chef de Cuisine at Driftwood Kitchen, also in Laguna Beach, under the leadership of Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz.

Randall worked in this position for six years, where he led an award-winning team of cooks and servers alike. He enjoys taking traditional culinary techniques and implementing them in new and modern ways to ensure his customers are only served the most delicious and inventive of dishes. Now, he is ready to teach you all his kitchen tips and tricks!

Cooking Class Offerings

When you bring Chef Randall into your home kitchen to teach a cooking class, there is a wide range of experiences you can pick from, tailored to your tastes and preferences. Our cooking class services include:

Hands-on instruction: Chef Randall is here to teach you the right way: by having you do it! From knife techniques to pasta-making, Chef Randall will walk you through every step of the cooking process and offer you personal attention to ensure you walk away knowing exactly how to recreate the dish the next time you go to make it.
Customizable menu: When you hire Chef Randall to teach you a cooking class, you can customize this class to fit your preferences. You can choose from a wide range of different cuisines, including Italian, French, or even more American-style foods. You can also ensure that all ingredients are locally and organically sourced if you so wish.
In-home service: Don’t worry about leaving your home. Let Chef Randall come to you! When you learn from the comfort of your own kitchen, it is easier to implement the things you learn, as you will be using the same tools you did for your class. If any specialty equipment is necessary, such as a pasta maker, Chef Randall can bring that along and offer tips on the right equipment to purchase in the future.

Up Your Cooking Game and Impress Your Loved Ones Today!

Stop making the same thing over and over, and instead, step outside your comfort zone! Let Chef Randall teach you the latest techniques and the ones tested and true so that you can get to cooking incredible, nuanced dishes that will make your loved ones wonder when you have time to attend cooking school! Contact Chef Randall today to customize and schedule your cooking class.