Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Just learning to cook? Local chefs on Cozymeal are experienced with bringing beginners up to speed in the kitchen. You’ll learn to feel comfortable waltzing into a kitchen and whipping up your favorite snack. You’ll learn knife skills. You’ll impress your friends. The Bay Area has some of the best food in the word; isn’t it time you took advantage of it? Book a beginners cooking class today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Signature Latin Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of featuring elevated Latin dishes made from authentic ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make delightful dishes with a Latin flair. Your expert chef will guide you through honing new cooking techniques and heightening your kitchen skills.
First, hand-make creamy...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Art of Homemade Tamales
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Cuisine From Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the tastes of Spain into your home kitchen. Take yourself on a trip in this Spanish cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make garlicky chicken thighs with piquillo pepper sauce, roast potatoes with chorizo, olives and Manchego and braise kale and chickpeas with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Authentic Chinese Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare unique and traditional Chinese meals. Experience authentic cuisine in this Chinese cooking class with Chef Wen. Discover how to pair traditional ingredients with savory flavors to create custom dishes that you'll want to prepare at home time and time again.
Learn how to prepare...
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Verified Chef
Chef Wen
Serving the Bay Area
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Holiday
American Classics With a Vegan Twist
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Make your favorite American dishes using plant-based ingredients. See how delicious vegan cuisine can be in this immersive cooking class. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make your favorite American meals vegan. First, make spicy cauliflower buffalo bites and a vegan ranch dressing for dipping. Fry up zucchini...
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Verified Chef
Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Cozy Homemade Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up watermelon salad, eggs Benedict and yogurt parfaits bursting with fresh flavors. This cooking class will show you the wonders of making a brunch menu ideal for any event or for satisfying hungry late risers. A passionate five-star chef will guide you in making a high-quality brunch at home with useful kitchen...
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Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). In this engaging cooking class, learn the essentials of Korean home cooking with two iconic dishes: kimchi and bossam. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for.
First, learn to make the famous Korean napa...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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North Indian Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft iconic vegetarian dishes like a local from North India. Spend a flavor-filled afternoon with Chef Rajeswari as she shares her favorite vegetarian classics in this North Indian-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn timeless techniques and spice blends that transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes,...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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Holiday
The Art of Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of iconic Italian flavors made from fresh and authentic ingredients. In this Italian-themed cooking class, you'll learn to make handcrafted pasta like a professional. Your expert chef will guide you through each step from mixing dough to perfectly plating dishes.
Begin by making a classic Caesar salad...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Christmas
Signature Tastes of Asia
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish.
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday
Gnocchi Two Ways to Show Love
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating two delicious gnocchi from scratch, paired with simple, flavorful sauces. Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on Italian cooking class led by a charming Chef Elham. In this vibrant class, guests will learn the art of making handmade gnocchi from scratch, choosing between the...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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