Specialties
Based in San Clemente, The Coastal Table hosts exciting chef-led cooking classes at our home and private events. Perfect for date nights, girls night, corporate events, Kids birthday parties and celebrations—hands-on, social, and always memorable.
Classes are led by Chef Kelly, a classically French trained chef with 20 years of experience.
History
Established in 2025.
Meet Chef Kelly: The culinary magic behind our cooking classes
Kelly’s journey started at the Art Institute in Santa Monica, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Culinary Management. She then joined Firenze Osteria in Studio City—first as Garde Manger Chef, then as Pastry Chef—working alongside owner and Top Chef star Fabio Viviani to help open and run the restaurant. Kelly was invited to appear as a featured chef on “Grill It! with Bobby Flay” on the Food Network.
She later headed to New York to attend the French Culinary Institute, earning her Master Pastry Grande Diplôme, before returning home to launch her own catering and private chef business in Thousand Oaks.
Oh, and did we mention she was the Team Chef & Nutritionist for the 2012 Olympic Water Polo Team on their road to London? Kelly then brought her pastry expertise to The Butter End in Santa Monica as a specialty wedding cake designer—creating edible art that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Meet the Business Owner: Laura B.
The Coastal Table was born at home in San Clemente, California, where coastal living, strong community, and a love of good food naturally intersect. Founded by two local couples, our goal is simple: to create chef-led cooking experiences that feel welcoming, social, and rooted in the joy of gathering around the table.
At the heart of The Coastal Table is our Head Chef, Kelly, whose passion for cooking and teaching shapes every class. With nearly two decades of culinary experience, she brings both skill and warmth to the kitchen, creating an environment where cooks of all levels can feel inspired. Classes are social, hands-on, and rooted in hospitality, inviting home cooks to feel confident, curious, and genuinely connected to the process of making food.