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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Vegan Mediterranean Feast

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the Mediterranean region through plant-based cuisine. The vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean will be on full display in this immersive cooking class. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make classic Mediterranean dishes using plant-based ingredients. Begin by making pita bread from scratch and top it with beet...
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Chef Maggie
5.0
10 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Sat, May 11th at 2:00PM & other times
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Mother's Day

A Night in Spain

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Journey to España with Chef James! Gather your friends and head over to Chef James' house for one of his most exciting and popular cooking class dinners: Paella. This experience will include a series of Spanish tapas, a beautiful paella, fresh salad and dessert. This class is interactive and Chef James is happy...
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Chef James
4.8
346 Reviews
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
Next Date: Sun, May 12th at 12:00PM & other times
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Mother's Day

Weekend Brunch

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Forget the restaurant — have brunch-worthy dishes at home instead! Brunch is the in-between meal that brings everyone together, and Chef Mike has the perfect four-course menu that ranges from salty to sweet and from French fare to Mexican cuisine. First, you'll mix a batter for pancakes infused with fresh lemon...
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Chef Mike
5.0
189 Reviews
San Francisco (Dog Patch)
Next Date: Sun, May 12th at 6:00PM & other times
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A Vegan Take on Italian

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create an incredible Italian-inspired vegan meal that's packed with rich flavor and perfect texture. Classic Italian food becomes the source of vegan delight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel where you'll learn how to create an Italian meal from start to finish with all plant-based ingredients. Begin...
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Chef Daniel
4.9
475 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Thu, May 16th at 6:00PM
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 1 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Cuisine Introduction 6 slide
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Korean Cuisine Introduction

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Begin your culinary journey into Korean food and learn how to craft delicious Korean dishes If you're a lover of Korean food, this introduction to Korean cooking class is just for you. In this fun and hands-on cooking class, you'll be guided by gourmet Chef Theresa into the world of Korean flavors, textures and...
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Chef Theresa
5.0
1 Review
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, Jun 28th at 6:00PM & other times
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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
4.7
26 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sun, May 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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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
278 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 11:30AM & other times
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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. Start...
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Chef Karen
4.9
49 Reviews
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 12:00PM & other times
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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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Chef Wen
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the San Jose area
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 6:00PM & other times
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Taylor Swift-Inspired Dishes

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to create dishes inspired by pop superstar Taylor Swift. Gather the Swifties and join Chef Roddy has he guides your crew through this Taylor Swift "Eras" tour-themed team building cooking class. By the end, you'll have learned how to make a handful of Taylor's favorite dishes and skills you can use to...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.5
35 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 6:00PM & other times
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Oh honey, I'm Comb! Cookie Decoration

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn the secrets to making sugar cookies look as sweet as they taste. In this immersive 2-hour cooking class, Chef Lindsay will teach you the essential techniques for decorating show-stopping sugar cookies with an adorable honey theme. Practice piping royal icing to create bears, bees, honeycombs and more with...
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Chef Lindsay
5.0
1 Review
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 6:00PM & other times
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Pizza in the Oven

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Have a great time slinging pizza and preparing fresh toppings in this interactive cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey to Little Italy with this interactive cooking class led by Chef Mordechai. You will discover the art of slinging pizza high into the air before baking it with the perfect balance of sauce,...
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Chef Mordechai
5.0
1 Review
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, May 10th at 6:00PM & other times
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