The Gourmandise School

The Gourmandise School "A Sure Bet!" From LA Magazine, The Gourmandise School is a hands-on culinary school in Santa Monica.

The Gourmandise School is a hands-on culinary school for adults, teens and kids with a focus on teaching classic techniques using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The school offers pastry and cooking classes, professional courses and fascinating food workshops.

Do you know the difference between these types of vanilla?🍨 The flavor we know and love comes in a variety of forms… all...
09/10/2026

Do you know the difference between these types of vanilla?🍨 The flavor we know and love comes in a variety of forms… all with their own advantages! PS: If you prefer using the whole vanilla bean (like we do) you can pick some up in our retail shop! 😊

Save this cheat sheet for the next time you go to choose a pan! 🍳🥞🥘
09/08/2026

Save this cheat sheet for the next time you go to choose a pan! 🍳🥞🥘

09/02/2026

Can you describe the Farmers Market in one word?

Colorful, abundant, indescribable… the list goes on. We love the Farmers Market and the wonderful community we get to connect with every week. Talking to the farmers, security guards, chefs, food sourcers, market managers, and everyone in between is what makes the morning magical. 🌟❤️🍎

Tell us your one word in the comments and we’ll see you next week!

Hello September! Get ready for lots of exciting happenings at the school, including the return of our ~series courses~ a...
08/31/2026

Hello September! Get ready for lots of exciting happenings at the school, including the return of our ~series courses~ as well as plenty of seasonal classes, date nights, and more! 🥘💋

Featured events from our calendar:
🫙9/5 The Fermentation Class
🌶️9/11 Traditional Laos Cuisine
🥪9/13 The Bahn Mi Class
🍋9/18 TEENS ONLY Mediterranean Dinner
👩‍💼9/23 The Business of Food
🥖9/26 Sourdough 101

And if you’re sick of the heat you can start dreaming of winter… because our class calendar is up through the end of the year! Book all your favorite seasonal & holiday classes now ❄️🍪🎅

We hope to see you sooooon 👩‍🍳

08/27/2026

Invest in yourself this fall... REGISTER IN A SERIES COURSE! 👩‍🍳

Good food starts with great skills and we’re here to help you build them! Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced home cook eager to refine your skills, we’ve got something for you.

This fall’s lineup includes:
• Baking 101
• Learn to Cook
• Advanced Baking & Pastry
• Zero to Hero *NEW*
• Cooking 101
• Meal Prep Series *NEW*

08/26/2026

Happy Farmers Market Wednesday! Today we shopped for our upcoming classes, including Korean BBQ, Cooking From Ottolenghi Simple, Technique: Pork and more! 🥢🥒🍖

PS: Our Farmers Market Tour & Class with Chef Rose Wilde is THIS SATURDAY! Learn how to shop seasonally, meet the vendors at City of Santa Monica Farmers Markets, and make a delicious lunch back at the school! ❤️

Some of our finds today:
🍓 Strawberries tamaifamilyfarms
🍐 Asian pears Terry Ranch
🥦 Chinese broccoli Yao Cheng Farm

See you next week!

Exciting classes are coming your way this week ✨ Join us for three hands-on classes designed to sharpen your cooking ski...
08/24/2026

Exciting classes are coming your way this week ✨ Join us for three hands-on classes designed to sharpen your cooking skills, discover seasonal ingredients, and create delicious dishes from scratch!

🥩 August 26 | Technique: Pork
Learn to prepare three cuts of sustainably raised pork using three techniques: searing, grilling, and slow-roasting, while exploring the basics of cooking pork and regenerative farming.

🍅 August 29 | Farmers Market Tour & Class
Tour the Santa Monica Farmers Market with Chef Rose Wilde, shop for seasonal ingredients, then create a delicious mezze-style lunch with your finds. Plus, take home a custom tote!

🍑 August 29 | Elevated Summer Desserts
Learn to make three crowd-pleasing summer desserts: chocolate panna cotta, a seasonal fruit galette, and coriander & brown sugar cake with poached summer fruit.

Register online via the !

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08/20/2026

10,000 grams of cake flour, 54 pounds of butter and 250 eggs later… 🍰🥚🧈

Today Chef Tracy prepped for her upcoming Cake Decorating Workshop where students will learn how to turn a simple cake into a stunning centerpiece! We pre-make the cakes + buttercreams ahead of time so our students can focus on mastering decorating techniques. Chef Tracy Saltzman owns and operates Rhubarb Cakes, a specialty baking company. Many of her wedding cakes and confections have been featured in publications such as InStyle, Bride’s, Los Angeles Magazine, and Wedding Belles 😎

She is also teaching two series courses this fall:
🍓 Advanced Baking & Pastry (5 weeks)
🥘 Zero to Hero: Cooking & Baking Series (8 weeks)

See you on Sunday!

08/19/2026

Know your farmer… know your food! 🌾🍅🍓

We shop at the Santa Monica Farmers Market (City of Santa Monica Farmers Markets) twice a week, where our staff hand-picks produce from all our favorite vendors & local farms. 🥒🫐👩‍🌾

We also have our NEW FARMERS MARKET TOUR & CLASS with Chef Rose Wilde happening Saturday, August 29th! Come learn how to shop seasonally, meet local farmers, and make a delicious lunch with your finds! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

See you next week!

Join us at the Santa Monica Farmers Market (City of Santa Monica Farmers Markets) for a guided tour from Chef Rose Wilde...
08/18/2026

Join us at the Santa Monica Farmers Market (City of Santa Monica Farmers Markets) for a guided tour from Chef Rose Wilde, author of Bread & Roses!

After the market tour, you’ll return to the school & create a delicious lunch out of the seasonal finds that you hand-picked!

What You’ll Make:
🌿 Herby whipped feta
🥗 Seasonal salads
🥕 Market crudite

Registration Info:
📅 Saturday, June 13th
⏰ 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Santa Monica, CA
📱 Register online
🎟️ $125 per person
🥒 Ingredients + The Gourmandise School tote bag included in ticket

Address

395 Santa Monica Place, Ste 323
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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