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
MAY 29
6-9PM
Classic Comforts: Braised Short Ribs
Join us for an evening of elevated comfort and classic technique with Chef Kristen Shapero at Violet Cooking School.
This thoughtfully curated menu highlights some of our favorite dishes, beginning with Violet’s signature Mizou’s Salad, followed by deeply flavorful braised short ribs paired with a bright spring pea mash. Guests will also enjoy delicate caramelized onion tarts and finish on a sweet note with a beautifully spiced carrot cake.
This class blends chef-led demonstration with a hands-on element, offering a relaxed, engaging experience while you learn the techniques behind each dish. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical tips you can bring back to your own kitchen.
Menu:
Salade Mizou
Braised Short Ribs
Caramelized Onion Tart
Spring Pea Mash
Classic Carrot Cake
A glass of paired wine is included to complement the meal.
$250 per couple
$150 per individual
APR. 30
6-9PM
Meatball Extravaganza with Chef Nishi Lal
Join Chef Nishi Lal for a lively, flavor-packed class centered around one of the most versatile and satisfying dishes in the kitchen: meatballs. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to prepare beef and lamb meatballs and explore how a single base can transform across three distinct flavor profiles. From bright and herbaceous to rich and comforting to bold and globally inspired, this class is all about technique, adaptability, and building confidence in the kitchen.
Chef Nishi will guide you through shaping, seasoning, and cooking meatballs to perfection, while also introducing complementary elements like hand-pulled pasta and warm pita to round out the experience. We’ll finish on a light, elegant note with a citrus almond cake.
Menu
Beef and Pork Meatballs with Teriyaki Thai Sauce
Chicken Meatballs with Swedish Sauce
Beef and Lamb Meatballs with Mediterranean Sauce
Hand Pulled Pasta
Warm Pita
Citrus Almond Cake
A paired glass of wine is included.
Pricing
$250 per couple
$150 per individual
20% service fee added at checkout
All skill levels are welcome.
