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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The Art of Homemade Tamales

$109
Cooking Class
$109
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
4.8
100 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 12:00PM & other times
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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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Chef Elham
4.7
62 Reviews
San Jose (Northside)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 24th at 11:30AM & other times
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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
4.4
38 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Tue, Aug 26th at 12:00PM & other times
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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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Chef Maggie
5.0
27 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Tue, Sep 9th at 6:00PM & other times
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Fair Food Favorites

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why wait for the summer to enjoy your fair food favorites?. Bring a taste of your county fair home with this immersive, fun and festive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to recreate your favorite fair-day sweet treats, all of which are sure to delight your friends and family. You’ll learn the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 10:00AM & other times
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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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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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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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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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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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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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