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
OCT. 15
6-9PM
Burgundy After Dark
Spend an autumn evening in Burgundy, where rustic farmhouse cooking meets the elegance of the French table.
Chef Kristen Shapiro will break down the techniques behind the perfect boeuf bourguignon—from properly browning the beef and building a deeply flavored red-wine braising liquid to achieving exceptionally tender meat and a rich, beautifully balanced sauce.
Chef Kristen will also demonstrate pommes duchesse - silky, seasoned potatoes piped and baked until beautifully golden, before everyone gathers around the table for a full dinner featuring beef bourguignon, red-wine-poached pears and wines from Burgundy.
The Menu:
Mushroom and Comté Savory Galettes
(Hands-on Activity)
Frisée Salad
Dijon-shallot vinaigrette
Beef Bourguignon
Pommes Duchesse
Chef demonstration
Haricots Verts Persillade
Red-Wine-Poached Pears
Vanilla crème fraîche and warm chocolate sauce
Burgundy Wine Pairing
$150 per guest or $275 per couple
A 20% service fee will be added at checkout
OCT. 3
6-9PM
Date Night: Pasta Night
Settle in for an autumn evening of handmade pasta, paired wine, and dinner around the table.
Led by Chef Kathy Katz, guests will learn to make, fill, and shape butternut squash agnolotti from scratch. Once the pasta is ready, everyone will sit down together to enjoy a proper seasonal dinner featuring roasted grapes, crisp autumn greens, brown butter, sage, toasted hazelnuts, and chocolate.
Come with a partner, bring a friend, or join us on your own.
Menu:
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts
Radicchio, Pear and Shaved Fennel Salad
Handmade Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Brown Butter, Crispy Sage and Toasted Hazelnuts
Chocolate-Hazelnut Budino
Hands-On: Making, filling and shaping butternut squash agnolotti
Pricing: $250 per couple or $150 for a single participant
Paired wine is included. A 20% service fee will be added at checkout.
