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
NOV. 12
6-9PM
An Indian Kitchen with Chef Nishi Lal - Masterclass
Discover the vibrant flavors of Indian cooking with Chef Nishi Lal. Explore aromatic spices, fresh chutneys, and rich, comforting curries, with a hands-on samosa-making activity along the way. Learn techniques and tips to bring these dishes to your own table, then finish on a sweet note with rose-cardamom rice pudding and a refreshing mango cooler cocktail.
The Menu
*Hands-On Samosa Making
Samosas with tamarind and cilantro mint chutneys
Mixed Lentils
Saag Paneer
Butter Chicken or Paneer Makhani
Cucumber and Mint Raita
Rose Cardamom Rice Pudding
Mango Cooler Cocktail
$155 per person | $275 for two guests
A 20% service fee and tax will be added to the balance at checkout.
NOV. 18
6-9PM
A Cozy French Table: Coq au Vin
A hands-on evening of French-inspired fall cooking
Something delicious is simmering at Violet! Join Chef Kristen Shapero for a cozy cooking evening filled with golden fritters, bubbling braises, and buttery pastry.
At the heart of the menu is Coq au Vin...chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, and herbs, served with creamy Parmesan polenta to catch every delicious spoonful of sauce.
You’ll get hands-on making and shaping rustic apple–pear galettes. Then we’ll gather around the table to enjoy our autumn feast.
On the menu
Crispy Leek Fritters with Lemon Crème Fraîche
Violet's Salade de Saison with Butter lettuce, Persimmons, and Chevre
Coq au Vin with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions & Bacon
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Haricots Verts with Shallots & Lemon
Featured hands-on Activity:
Apple–Pear Galettes with Vanilla Ice Cream
A glass of wine comes with this experience.
Come ready to cook, settle in, and savor a little French countryside charm.
Pricing:
Single Participant, $155
Two Participants, $275
20% service fee added at check out
