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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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
180 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Wed, May 14th 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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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
320 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 11:00AM & 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
27 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Sun, May 18th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 6 slide
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Refined Knife Skills

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn basic and advanced knife techniques to improve your efficiency and safety in the kitchen. This hands-on cooking class focuses on essential knife practices as an expert chef shows you how to slice, dice, julienne, and chop like a pro. You'll put your skills to work creating a beautiful French-inspired menu,...
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Chef Daniel
4.9
484 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 6:00PM & 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: Mon, Jun 2nd 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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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
320 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Springtime in France 6 slide
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Springtime in France

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the gourmet aura of a springtime French feast during this engaging cooking session. This hands-on cooking class transports you and your special someone to a cozy Parisian bistro. A gourmet chef instructor will help you create a meal featuring flavors inspired by spring. From fresh, seasonal vegetables to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 4:00PM
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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

$129
Cooking Class
$129
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
92 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Sat, May 17th at 6:00PM & 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
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$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
320 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand 6 slide
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The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 6 slide
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Traditional Pie Creations

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your usual baking selections a rustic shake up. Rich, hearty flavors fill the handcrafted pies in a cooking class where rustic charm rules. Learn to make a flawless expert level-crust courtesy of your talented instructor before turning it into sweet and savory galettes, tasty cinnamon apple hand pies and a batch...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, May 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 6 slide
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Forever Flavors From China

$99
Cooking Class
$99
These tasty dishes represent some of the most popular creations in Chinese cuisine. Do some dim sum dining by learning to create signature Chinese recipes in a cooking class that celebrates regional flavor. Discover authentic methods for preparing hot and sour soup, handcrafted scallion pancakes, chicken in honey...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, May 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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