Check "Learn to Cook" off your resolutions list!

Discover how to prepare some of Violet Bistro's most popular dishes in this chef-led masterclass. Enjoy interactive cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a full-service meal hosted in our beautiful Cooking School.

On The Menu:
Violet's Salade Mizou
Classic Roasted Chicken 
Pommes Anna
Haricots Verts
Apple Galettes with Caramel Glaze and Vanilla Ice Cream
A glass of sparkling rosé is also included.

Cost:
$250 per couple
$150/per individual
*20% gratuity added at checkout.

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Meet Your Instructor:
Chef Kristen Shapero has been an intricate part of the Violet Cooking School team for three years. She is a talented culinary instructor, cater, and private chef.

Inspired by the charm of a French bistro and the elegance of English afternoon tea, this seasonal gathering celebrates the beauty of autumn with warm hospitality and refined bites.

Savor spiced scones with sweet cream and jam, delicate finger sandwiches, autumnal petit fours, and other exquisite treats. Your experience includes a glass of sparkling Rosé or our signature Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic), crafted to complement the flavors of the season.

Seating is offered exclusively in our Courtyard and Terrace, where the golden light of fall creates the perfect backdrop for connection and celebration.

On The Menu:
A selection of tea sandwiches inspired by Violet Bistro (vegetarian options available)
Warm scones with sweet cream and house-made preserves
Petit fours (layered cakes and savory bites)
Madeleines
Fresh fruit
Our signature tea blend (decaffeinated Rooibos tea available upon request)
Sparkling Rosé or Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)

At this time, we are unable to accommodate menu substitutions.
This full-service afternoon tea is curated by Chefs Jesse Brune-Horan and Yesenia Cruz.

Price: $95 per guest
Endless Sparkling Rosé: $50 per guest
A 20% auto-gratuity will be added to the balance of each check.

Celebrate the season with elegance, flavor, and the perfect company. We can't wait to host you!

Dive into the heart of Spanish cooking with a hands-on evening dedicated to the art of paella. Chef Manifa Nazarian will guide you through the process of building bold, layered flavor in both seafood and vegetarian versions of this beloved dish.

Along the way, you'll also enjoy making Spanish-inspired flatbreads, Violet's signature green melon gazpacho, and a simple arugula salad to round out the plate. For dessert, we'll serve Violet's Basque cheesecake — a perfect finish.

This experience includes chef demos, hands-on activities, a full meal, and expertly paired wine (your first glass is on us).

Come hungry, leave inspired.

Featured Menu:
Spanish Orange & Olive Salad
Tortilla Española
2 Paellas - Classic & Vegetarian
Olive Oil Citrus Cake
A glass of Sangria is included

Pricing:
- $250 per couple
- $150 per individual
*20% gratuity added at check out
- Price includes class, meal, and wine. 
- All skill levels welcome.

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Meet Your Chef
Chef Manifa Nazarian is a classically French-trained chef and Holistic Nutrition Consultant with over 15 years of experience spanning top restaurants, luxury hotels—including the Ritz-Carlton—television, and private residences. She has cooked for celebrities and musicians, worked as a culinary producer for TV, and hosts sought-after chef's table experiences across Southern California.

Chef Nishi Lal guides this masterclass, offering guests an opportunity to explore the culinary traditions of a different region in each session.

Participants will learn to create authentic recipes while uncovering the unique ingredients, techniques, and flavors that define the cuisine. You'll also gain valuable tips on sourcing and storing ingredients to recreate these dishes at home.

Each class includes chef-led demonstrations, hands-on cooking activities, and a full-service meal complemented by a signature cocktail.

Thai-Inspired Menu:
Thai Fried Chicken - Hat Yai Style
Green Curry with Tofu, Vegetables & Rice
Green Papaya Salad
Mango/Passionfruit Creme Brulée

Featured Cocktail: Lychee Cooler (*first round included)

Price:
$250 per couple
$150 per individual
(20% gratuity added at checkout)


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About Chef Nishi Lal

Born and raised in India, Nishi found her roots in Los Angeles in her early 20s. Her love for food and passion for teaching was honed at The New School Of Cooking in Los Angeles and Cooking Schools in Thailand, Vietnam, and India. With a detailed background in global spices, herbs, and cuisines, Nishi has taught numerous private, group, and virtual classes with different Culinary Schools all over Los Angeles. Throughout her career, she has tried to bring together traditional techniques and modern approaches, fresh ingredients, robust flavors, and spices native to the cuisine she teaches.

Step into the pastry kitchen and learn to create a classic Princess Cake from start to finish in this fully hands on baking class led by Chef Yesenia Cruz.

In this immersive experience, each guest will make their own Princess Cake, learning essential pastry techniques along the way, from baking and layering to filling, frosting, and finishing. Chef Yesenia will guide you through each step, sharing professional tips and techniques to help you build confidence and elevate your baking skills.

At the end of class, you'll take your finished cake home to share and enjoy.

This class is perfect for home bakers, dessert lovers, and anyone looking to spend a joyful afternoon learning something new in the kitchen.

Pricing
$150 per individual
$250 per couple
A 20% gratuity will be added to all tickets

Lite bites and coffee drinks will be provided.

No prior baking experience is required. Just bring your curiosity and sweet tooth.

Gather your favorite gal pals and join us for a Galentine's Day Tea, a joyful afternoon inspired by the charm of a French bistro and the elegance of classic English afternoon tea.

This special gathering is all about connection, laughter, and lingering over beautiful bites. Enjoy warm hospitality alongside spiced scones served with crème fraîche and house made preserves, delicate finger sandwiches, petit fours, and other thoughtfully prepared sweet treats.

Your experience begins with a glass of sparkling Rosé or our signature Violet Lemonade, a refreshing non alcoholic option crafted to complement the menu. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy our signature Earl Grey Cream tea or a decaffeinated Rooibos tea.

The menu includes a selection of tea sandwiches inspired by Violet Bistro, with vegetarian options available, warm scones with crème fraîche and house made preserves, petit fours, and additional sweet bites designed for sharing.

This is the perfect excuse to dress up a little, linger a while, and celebrate friendship in good company.

Please note, ingredient substitutions are not available at this time.

$95 per guest
$50 bottomless bubbles per guest
20% gratuity added to the final balance

We can't wait to toast to friendship with you.