Cooking Classes in the Bay Area, CA
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
The Best Vegan Biryani Ever
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Join top-rated Chef Parsati for a colorful exploration through bold Indian flavors. Ditch the takeout and let Chef Parsati guide you through aromatic spices and authentic techniques for the best biryani ever at this immersive cooking class. Embracing vegan and Indian culinary traditions, this class highlights...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Golden Potatoes and Glorious Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up your fall date night with juicy steak and cozy vibes. Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in the Bay Area. With guidance from Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Holiday
Journey Through Germany
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join Chef Dirk for a culinary tour of his home country, Germany, and its neighbors. In this hands-on class, Chef Dirk invites you to join him for a spectacular culinary experience.
Chef Dirk will share with you the skills and techniques to prepare a menu featuring authentic German, Swiss, and Austrian cuisine, as...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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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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Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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 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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Signature French Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase classic French ingredients and techniques in an elegant menu. This immersive cooking class transports you to a coastal French café with traditional aromas and flavors of French cuisine. Learn timeless methods for searing salmon and whisking hollandaise infused with saffron. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
New Year
Sophisticated French Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy creating an elegant French feast with Chef Dirk as your guide. In this hands-on class, Chef Dirk will teach you everything you need to know to create a sophisticated and impressive four-course French feast. You'll even learn how to classically set a spectacular dinner table in the fashion of a gourmet French...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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Explore the Basics of Bread Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover essential bread techniques perfect for beginners and home bakers. Learn the secrets to perfect homemade bread in this hands-on baking cooking class in the Bay Area. With help from Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fluffy focaccia topped with roasted vegetables and basil oil,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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