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Hands-on experiences that turn food, culture, art, and discovery into unforgettable moments.
From culinary classes and team-building events to youth programs, private celebrations, and creative workshops, Life Plus brings people together through experiences that are thoughtful, joyful, and deeply engaging.
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Unlock your potential with engaging, hands-on experiences designed for adults who love to learn, create, and connect. From immersive culinary workshops and art sessions to social game nights and group experiences, every moment is crafted with expert instructors and thoughtful attention.

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Pasta Making 101
Welcome to Pasta Making 101, where we master the art of creating both handmade and machine-made pasta. This class is designed for anyone who wants to dive into the rich world of Italian pasta-making while exploring the perfect sauces to complement each style. You’ll create two types of pasta: soft, airy ricotta gnocchi made by hand and silky tagliatelle crafted with a pasta machine. To round out the experience, we’ll pair these pastas with two distinctive sauces—one tomato-based and one non-tomato-based—showcasing the diversity of Italian cuisine. Menu Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi: With ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, and flour Luxurious Brown Butter Sauce: With sage Tagliatelle: With flour, eggs, salt, and water Marinara Sauce: With garlic, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!

Distinctive Tastes of Thailand
Step into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with this interactive cooking class in Los Angeles! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this hands-on experience will guide you through the essential techniques and bold flavors that make Thai food so irresistible. With a skilled chef by your side, you’ll start by preparing a refreshing Green Papaya Salad, balancing sweet, tangy, and spicy notes in a zesty dressing. Next, warm up with a Thai Coconut Soup, featuring tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, and just the right touch of chili. Your main course will be a savory noodle dish with beef and Chinese broccoli. Finally, indulge in the ultimate Thai dessert—Mango Sticky Rice, an absolute classic you'll be able to recreate at home for your loved ones. Perfect for a date night, a fun activity with friends, or a unique way to meet fellow food lovers, this Thai cooking class in LA will expand your culinary skills and leave you with a satisfied appetite! Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. Menu Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad): With shredded green papaya & carrots, Thai chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, peanuts (optional), dried shrimp (optional), and lime juice Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup): With coconut milk, chicken (or tofu or shrimp), cilantro, palm sugar, galangal, Thai chili peppers, and chili oil Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fry Noodles): With beef (or tofu), noodles, Chinese broccoli, and Thai chili peppers Mango Sticky Rice: With fresh mango, sticky rice, coconut milk Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!

Perfect Pastry Creations
Welcome to Perfect Pastry Creations, where we focus on creating versatile, quick, and festive pastry doughs that will become the foundation of your most beautiful and delicious creations. This is the class for anyone who wants to spend less time worrying about dough precision and more time channeling their inner artist. You'll master three types of dough that are as fun to work with as they are to eat. Master the art of pastry dough in this fun and creative culinary session. Explore three versatile and festive dough recipes in a class designed to spark your imagination and elevate your baking skills. You’ll learn to create Pâte Sablée, Buttermilk Biscuit Dough, and Festive Seasonal Pie Dough or Scratch-Made Cake, with plenty of examples and techniques to inspire your culinary creativity. Menu Scratch-Made Fruit Tart: With flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, mascarpone, cream cheese, lemon, powdered sugar, and fruit Buttermilk Biscuits Two Ways (Savory & Sweet): With flour, buttermilk, and butter Cinnamon Swirl Cake With Butter Cream Cheese Frosting: With butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cinnamon, sour cream, vanilla, and cream cheese Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!

Sophisticated Sushi
Boost your sushi expertise with fun and engaging culinary sessions. Explore signature sushi recipes in this cooking class designed to bring your culinary skills to the next level. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare your favorite restaurant-style sushi selections. Start by slicing raw fish and pressing it over rice and wasabi for nigiri. Next, learn how to cut fish for a traditional platter of sashimi. You'll also make hand-rolled temaki with nori and uramaki with rice and caviar. Finally, make chirashi, a bowl of vinegared rice topped with sashimi, an egg and other vegetables.\ \ Menu Nigiri: With raw fish slices, vinegared rice, and wasabi Sashimi: With raw fish slices or seafood Maki: With nori seaweed, vinegared rice, and various fillings Temaki: With nori seaweed and various fillings Uramaki: With nori seaweed, vinegared rice, caviar, and various fillings Chirashi: With vinegared rice, sashimi, various vegetables, and an egg Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
Delightful Italian
Welcome to Classic Italian Cooking, where we explore a bright, flavorful menu built around simple ingredients, beautiful technique, and the kind of dishes that feel both elegant and deeply comforting. This class is designed for anyone who wants to experience the warmth of Italian cooking while learning how to balance richness, acidity, freshness, and texture across a full meal. You’ll begin with a savory ricotta and anchovy canapé, then prepare a classic chicken piccata with lemon, butter, and capers. We’ll round out the meal with penne in a roasted red and yellow pepper sauce, tender green beans finished with butter and vinegar, and a fresh fruit dessert of macerated peaches and strawberries with Moscato. Menu Crostini Bianchi: Ricotta Canapé: With crostini, anchovy, ricotta, lemon juice, and butter Chicken Piccata: With chicken, flour, salt, pepper, butter, lemons, and capers Penne With Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Sauce:With penne pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, Pecorino and Parmesan cheeses, garlic, and basil Green Beans:With whole green beans, butter, olive oil, salt, and spiced or balsamic vinegar Macerated Peaches and Strawberries:With peaches, strawberries, sugar, and Moscato for maceration Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
Brunch Classics Reimagined
Impress your loved ones with an unforgettable brunch made under the guidance of expert chef. \ Give everyone’s favorite mid-morning meal a makeover with a brunch cooking class led by our imaginative expert team. With step-by-step instructions, the cooking class will be fun and easy to follow. Following the chef’s lead, you’ll start off by cooking the perfect crisp on the outside, fluffy in the middle waffles featuring vibrant purple ube flavoring to really wake things up. You’ll also prepare crispy zucchini hash browns and a rich potato, bacon, and cheese quiche to go alongside. Round off the perfect brunch feast with a sweet homemade fruit tart. Book today! Guests are welcome to bring some bubbly or wine to enjoy during the class! Menu Purple Ube Waffles Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Quiche Crispy Zucchini Hash Browns Fruit Tart: homemade tart shell, mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, vanilla and fresh seasonal fruits Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!

Distinctive Tastes of China
Master the art of crafting an authentic Chinese feast in this hands-on cooking class! With expert guidance, you'll gain the skills to bring traditional Chinese flavors into your home kitchen. Start by preparing handmade wontons filled with a savory blend of pork and mushrooms. Next, you'll cook crispy Chinese chicken coated in a spicy, citrus-infused sauce - think the best parts of Orange Chicken and General Tso's Chicken, but better! - perfectly paired with stir-fried vegetables and fluffy steamed rice. To end on a sweet note, you'll make Ma Lai Gao, a soft and airy Chinese steamed sponge cake enriched with evaporated milk. Feel free to bring wine or beer to sip on while you cook and enjoy your meal! Menu Fried Wontons: With thin wontons, ground pork (or shrimp), garlic, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Crispy Chinese Chicken: With chicken, soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, oranges, whole dried chili, minced ginger, and garlic. Sizzling Stir-Fry Vegetables: With bok choy, carrots, mushrooms, ginger, and bell peppers. Rice Ma Lai Gao (Traditional Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake): With eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, evaporated milk, cake flour, and butter. Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!

Distinctive Tastes of Philippines
Experience the heartwarming (and mouthwatering) flavors of the Philippines in this hands-on cooking class! Guided by a skilled chef, you'll master the techniques behind three beloved Filipino dishes, each bursting with bold flavors and comforting aromas. Begin with Adobo, a slow-braised meat dish simmered to perfection in a rich blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns. Then, whip up a vibrant plate of stir-fried chow mein noodles, packed with shrimp, pork, and crisp vegetables. For dessert, enjoy the crispy, caramelized goodness of banana spring rolls. Feel free to bring wine or beer to sip on as you cook and indulge in your creations! Menu Adobo (Vinegar and Soy Braised Meat): With chicken, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns Pancit (Stir-Fried Noodles): With chow mein noodles, pork, shrimps, oyster sauce, fish sauce, carrots, cabbage, and scallions Turon (Caramelized Banana Spring Rolls): With banana, spring roll wrappers, and brown sugar Please Note Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Knowledge required Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
For adults · New
Waitlist openCome as strangers.
Leave with a group chat.
Table for Strangers is a friendship supper club: one long table, a handful of small beautiful courses, and a room that starts as strangers. You arrive not knowing anyone and leave with plans. First seating is Early November at our Sherman Oaks Galleria academy.
Bring a bottle to share · Founding seats $85 · A different community each month
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For kids & teens
Big moment.
Big memories.
Big smiles.
These aren’t ordinary kids’ classes — they’re experiences. From hands-on cooking adventures to creative challenges and themed events, we design moments kids talk about long after they leave.
Pick the path that fits — our after-school series and school-break camps are enrolling now, with private parties available too.
After-school Series
A weekly cooking club for ages 9–18 — a new country every month, with mid-semester joining welcome.
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Full-day camps over school breaks — mornings for younger kids, afternoons for teens.
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Hands-on birthday parties and celebrations, hosted at our Sherman Oaks Galleria campus.
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For serious young cooks
Applications open nowNot a class.
A competition.
Our application-based competitive program for young cooks ready to go deeper. Cooks are drafted onto brigade-style teams, develop a signature dish, and compete across four sessions that end in a judged championship — families in the room, the Founders Cup on the line.
- ✓Teamwork & leadershipEvery cook leads their brigade in one session.
- ✓Real culinary craftTechnique, tasting, and plating under pressure.
- ✓Collaboration over competitionWe select for coachability, not raw skill.
- ✓Life skills that lastCommitment, composure, showing up for your team.
Two divisions — Junior (9–12) & Teen (13–17) · Founding Season, October 2026
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Real connections that last.
Real connection happens when people build something together. Our team-building experiences bring people out from behind their screens and into a shared, hands-on environment where collaboration happens naturally.
Unlike traditional team-building activities, our experiences are immersive and purposeful. The result is a shared sense of accomplishment, stronger connection, and a memorable experience that feels more like a dinner party than a workshop.

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“I had an amazing experience at Life Plus Pasta Making! The instructor was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He shared how he developed these classes, and it was clear that his own curiosity and love of learning inspired the entire experience. He was incredibly patient with everyone, while still guiding us in a way that made sure we actually learned the techniques instead of just following directions. By the end of the class, we had made a meal that was absolutely delicious. It was hard to believe that something so good came from our own hands! I will 100% be taking another class. They offer such a wide variety of classes for different interests that I have a feeling I'll be coming back for quite a while. If you're thinking about trying one, don't hesitate—you'll leave with new skills, great food, and a memorable experience.”
“Absolutely amazing class. The owner is so knowledgeable and helpful. We learned so much. He is so patient and has a great sense of humor. What a great family, group, or work event.”
“My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time!! Mark is a great teacher, very skilled with great culture, this was a birthday gift I will never forget!! If you are looking for a good time and great experience Life Plus is where you need to be!!”
“My colleagues and I had an incredible time at Life Plus LA! Marc led our team of 8 through the baking course. We spent 1.5 hours learning, socializing, laughing and enjoying our way through creating biscuits, fruit tarts and bundt cakes. Marc was so incredibly knowledgable, witty, and a pleasure to be around. After the baking was complete, Marc set us up in the cafe to enjoy our creations. We spent another 1.5 hours there. Finally, we packaged our leftovers and went on our way! I can't wait to try some of the other classes!”
“My husband and I booked a Thai cooking class with Marc for date night and it was such a treat. The 5 star reviews are well deserved. We loved how thorough and knowledgeable Marc was about cooking and the food science. He makes sure to teach you not just how but also why, you’re doin something. Not to mention the food tasted amazing and we were so pleased with how everything turned out. Do not hesitate to book! 10/10 recommend :)”
“Such a good time! Our class was the Vietnamese course and it was very well crafted and structured. We enjoyed learning how to handle spring rolls, flavor and plate pho, and make a delicious hearty crepe. My goal was to learn some techniques and I walked out with some new ones!”
“My 8 year old daughter loved the summer camps, all the different dishes she was cooking and trying new flavors. She always came back home with amazing stories of the cooking class new tips she learned in the kitchen. I definitely recommend it for curios kids that are not afraid to try new foods.”
“Just did the Thai food class as a birthday present for my dad. The chef was super warm and welcoming and obviously a seasoned professional. The dishes were so easy to make and each one was amazing too. Walked out with a very full belly 👍👍👍👍👍”
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Life Plus Schools! Marc was instrumental in helping bring my daughter's Wicked-themed birthday party to life, and it met all of our expectations! From the very beginning, Marc guided me through every step of the planning process with exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and care. His communication was always prompt, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful. He made what could have been a stressful planning experience feel seamless and enjoyable. The party itself was pure magic! Marc created the perfect playlist that had the children singing along while baking, and every detail reflected the theme beautifully. Watching my daughter's face light up throughout the celebration was priceless. He truly helped make her dreams come true. The entire Life Plus Schools team was fantastic. Every staff member was warm, engaging, and wonderful with the children. Their energy, patience, and ability to connect with the kids created such a fun and welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a unique, memorable, and professionally executed birthday experience, I cannot recommend Life Plus Schools enough. Thank you, Marc, for creating such a special day for our family. We can't wait to come back!”
“We had an amazing time with Marc. We made an unreal meal, but the way he teaches is with passion and feel. I highly recommend going to one of their classes as it was such a lovely night and the food was also incredible. 10 stars.”
“PHENOMENAL THAI MAKING CLASS!!! I can’t wait to book another!!!”
“I took the restaurant quality pasta class as part of my brother’s birthday gift and it was hands down the best experience. Chef Marc was 10/10 — very knowledgeable, kept everything simple, and the kitchen was spotless. Plus the food was 10/10. Definitely coming back for another lesson.”
“My partner and I had the absolute best time in this cooking class. I really can’t say enough good things about it. From the location, facilities, instruction, menu, ingredients and ambience - all was of the finest, highest level. We already discuss our next visit but I wouldn’t mind returning on my own outside of date night because it is an overall full and immersive experience that can be used to expand pallet and skill.”
“James was WONDERFULLY educational!! What a great place to have a group of friends learn about cooking! The food was great too!”
“This is beyond a 5 star review. This class was a beautiful way to incorporate cooking, taste; science, and so much more into a great learning experience. 10/10 recommend the amazing Marc and his staff, a must try for wanting a new adventure, date night or a way to learn awesome new dishes.”
“Kamilla was great, very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us how to make sushi. Also created a fun environment!”
“Kamilla was amazing!!! We did the sushi making class and had such a great time. Food was great and we learned so much”
“10/10 EXPERIENCE! Can’t think of anything better than spending good quality time together with your partner and getting to enjoy the delicious fruit of your labor together afterwards! Kamilla was an amazing chef / host and made the experience so seamless and fun. Dare I say best Viet food we’ve had :P”
“We took the Filipino cooking course…AMAZING! It was authentic, well-planned out, and Mark walked us through everything. The experience, the end result, the knowledge - *chef’s kiss*”
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