Bonjour!
Violet Los Angeles is a charming neighborhood Bistro and Cooking School in the heart of Westwood Village. Housed in a two-story historic brick building, Violet features a lush and romantic courtyard, chic bar and dining room, rooftop terrace, and a beautiful demonstration kitchen.
Reservations are highly recommended. We host numerous private events, from birthdays and weddings to corporate and team-building cooking classes, bar mitzvahs, and afternoon tea.
Private Events
Violet Los Angeles offers a warm and elegant setting for unforgettable celebrations of every kind. Our charming brick courtyard, chic dining room, and rooftop terrace create the perfect backdrop for showers, weddings and receptions, cocktail hours, corporate gatherings, hands-on cooking experiences, and more. Our culinary team will work closely with you to craft a thoughtful menu and seamless experience from start to finish.
Upcoming Events
SEPT. 17
6-9PM
An Early Autumn in Normandy
Join Violet Cooking School Director Jesse Brune for an evening inspired by Normandy, where apples, cider, cream and plenty of butter define the regional table.
During this chef-led masterclass, Jesse will prepare a cozy French dinner that feels just right for the first days of fall. You’ll learn the techniques behind cider-braised chicken, perfectly smooth pommes purée and one of France’s most beloved desserts.
For the hands-on portion of the evening, each guest will build an individual apple tarte tatin before sitting down to enjoy the full meal with a thoughtfully selected wine pairing.
Menu
Warm gougères upon arrival
Endive, apple and toasted walnut salad
Cider-braised chicken with leeks and herbs
Pommes purée
Individual apple tarte tatin with crème fraîche
The evening includes a chef-led demonstration, hands-on activity, wine pairing and full dinner.
Pricing:
Single Participant: $150.00
Two Participants: $275.00
20% service fee is added at checkout.
SEPT. 26
6-9PM
The Armenian Table: A Masterclass in the Art of Dolma
Join Chef Manifa Nazarian for an Armenian-inspired culinary experience centered on one of the cuisine’s most beloved dishes: dolma. In this hands-on Masterclass, Chef Manifa will guide you through preparing grape leaves, creating a savory minced beef filling, and rolling dolma by hand.
Menu:
Tarragon Lemonade Spritz — tarragon, lemon, simple syrup, sparkling water, vodka
Zero-proof Spritz: tarragon, lemon, sparkling water
Dolma: grape leaves, seasoned beef filling
Garlic Matsun: garlic yogurt sauce
Lavash: warm Armenian flatbread
Fresh Herbs: seasonal selection
Gata: traditional Armenian pastry with khoriz filling
We’ll begin with a refreshing spritz before moving into the dolma preparation. After cooking, we’ll gather to enjoy the meal together with garlic matsun, warm lavash, fresh herbs, and gata to finish.
This experience includes Chef Manifa’s live demonstrations, hands-on dolma making, a welcome spritz, and a full Armenian-inspired meal.
Pricing:
Single Participant: $150.00
Two Participants: $275.00
20% service fee is added at checkout.
