Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Best Cooking Classes in Bay Area for your next culinary journey
What better way to discover what The Bay has to offer curious culinary enthusiasts than by signing up for one of the delicious cooking classes in the Bay Area? From East Bay, Marin County and San Francisco to San Jose and South Bay & Peninsula, if you’re hoping to level up your kitchen game, you’re sure to find culinary classes in the Bay Area nearby to choose from. All are guided by renowned local chefs with more than a decade’s experience at the height of their industry to the table. That means that whether you want to learn to roll fresh sushi or authentic Italian pasta, there’s no one better qualified to teach you. Sounds good? Then sign up for cooking courses in the Bay Area today!
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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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CHEF’S PLACE
New Year
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
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Delicious Diwali Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Celebrate a beloved holiday with handmade creations filled with traditional flavor. India’s biggest holiday inspires this cooking class and its festive, holiday-ready meal. Chef Rajeswari leads a joyful, hands-on session that blends food, culture and celebration.
Begin by setting the scene with Diwali traditions...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
New Year
Asian European Fusion
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Embark on a unique cross-continental culinary journey through Asia and Europe with Chef Dirk. Having lived in or traveled to more than 20 countries, Chef Dirk has a unique collection of culinary knowledge and experience that he will share with you in this hands-on cooking class.
Chef Dirk will take you on journey...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF’S PLACE
(Witch)Crafty Seasonal Cookies - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Conjure a delightful tray of homemade cookies decorated for the spooky season. This festive cooking class will get you in the Halloween spirit as you create homemade cookies in frightfully fun shapes. Follow along with the chef instructor as you make and roll the dough. Then, learn tips for decorating your creations...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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CHEF’S PLACE
New Year
Indian Grilling 101
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a vibrant spread of authentic Indian fare over an open flame with Chef Parsati. Join Chef Parsati as you explore traditional recipes of India while sharpening your grilling skills. Across four courses, you'll get interactive hands-on experience using fresh and exotic ingredients.
Begin by preparing three...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Heart-warming Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft cozy cool-season dishes inspired by Italy with your special someone. This hands-on cooking class highlights comforting recipes to keep you warm on chilly evenings as the seasons begin to change. Drawing from Italian traditions, an expert chef will teach you how to braise a hearty dish to serve with rich, velvety...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
New Year
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
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-20
Favorites From 'The Hunger Games'
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Create fantastic fare inspired by the sci-fi dystopian adventure films with an expert chef. Fans of "The Hunger Games" will enjoy this interactive team building cooking class featuring dishes inspired by the films. You will not need to volunteer as tribute as you work alongside your crew to handcraft three...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Christmas
Classic Italian With Modern Influences
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy creating a gourmet Italian feast with Chef Dirk. In this hands-on class, Chef Dirk will teach you everything you need to know to create an elegant, gourmet Italian four-course feast that fuses classic and modern gastronomy. You'll even learn how to classically set a spectacular dinner table in the fashion of a...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.