Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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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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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.8
182 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Sun, Aug 24th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-12

Authentic Flavors of India

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
324 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 20th at 11:45AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine 6 slide
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Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Classic Indian comfort dishes come to life as Chef Rajeswari guides you in the kitchen. In this energetic and flavorful cooking class, Chef Rajeswari, whose roots remain deeply planted in India despite the distance, welcomes you into her spice-filled kitchen. You’ll explore an enticing regional menu inspired by the...
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Chef Rajeswari
5.0
6 Reviews
Union City
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 10:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 6 slide
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Signature Tastes of Asia

$109
Cooking Class
$109
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. Start...
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Chef Karen
4.8
100 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites 6 slide
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Korean Street Food Favorites

$125
Cooking Class
$125
You'll feel transported as you discover your favorite Korean street foods. Discover the flavors of Korean street food in this immersive cooking class. Chef Polly will teach how to make bindeduk, kimchi mung bean pancakes with soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make pork steamed buns, jjimpong, from scratch. Explore...
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Chef Polly
5.0
31 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Sat, Sep 6th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals 6 slide
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Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare a menu of fast weeknight meals that are furiously delicious! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare four dinner entrées using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques. Chef Elham will begin by teaching you the basics of how to...
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Chef Elham
4.7
62 Reviews
San Jose (Northside)
Next Date: Sat, Oct 11th at 6:30PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-12

Classic Fare From Asia

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Infuse bold flavors into these East Asian favorites to create elevated classics. Learn how to craft the vibrant flavors of East Asia in this interactive team building cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your group through a savory and spicy menu of handcrafted favorites. First, learn how to roll onigiri shapes...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
324 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 20th at 11:45AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 6 slide
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Artisan Pizza 101

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the techniques to making perfect pizza that you'll love to recreate again and again. Get a group together for an evening of creativity and learning, with handcrafted pizza as the reward. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will first guide you in kneading fresh dough before baking it to crispy...
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Chef Karen
4.8
100 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Outdoor Italian Dining 6 slide
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Outdoor Italian Dining

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your taste buds to sunny Tuscany with this Italian cooking experience. If your palate is pining for the warm climes of Italy, this cooking class is sure to curb your cravings. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn the essential skills to create a medley of Mediterranean recipes, including polenta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 1:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare 6 slide
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Tropical Hawaiian Fare

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands. To start, Chef Parsati...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
324 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 20th at 11:45AM & other times
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Mouth-Watering Milanese Cuisine

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create an Italian feast for your family table. Unlock the secrets to authentic Italian cooking when you sign up for this immersive hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn to master flavors worthy of your favorite Italian trattoria, including Milanese chicken, bruschetta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 4:00PM & other times
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Summer Bistro - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbibe the sun-soaked flavors of France in this intimate date night class. Why book a table at your local French restaurant when you could learn the secrets to your favorite recipes in this romantic cooking class? With help from a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will learn to rustle up a menu of bistro...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 7:00PM
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