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
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.
APR. 14
6-9PM
Mediterranean Faves
Join Chef Jesse Brune for an evening inspired by the bold, sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to prepare a vibrant Greek salad, savory Greek meatballs, and rustic flatbread pizzas, finishing on a sweet note with a rich baklava cheesecake.
A glass of sangria is included with the class.
Along the way, Chef Jesse will share techniques, flavor-building tips, and a bit of culinary perspective gathered from over 20 years in the kitchen.
Menu
Greek Salad
Flatbread Pizzas
Seared Branzino with Fresh Olive Tapenade
Baklava Cheesecake
This class is designed to be approachable, engaging, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re new to cooking or more experienced, you’ll walk away with recipes you can confidently recreate at home and a deeper understanding of Mediterranean ingredients and balance.
Pricing is $250 per couple
$150 per individual
20% service fee added at checkout
All skill levels are welcome.
