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’S PLACE
Sea and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make a gourmet surf & turf menu from scratch. During this engaging cooking class, you and your partner will pair the best flavors of the sea with the best flavors of the land, making a delicious menu. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you different cooking techniques and flavor pairing to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vegan Indian Spread
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create a restaurant-quality Indian feast, using vegan ingredients, with Chef Parsati. In this Indian cooking class, you'll prepare a spread of vegan Indian dishes worthy of a spot on the menu on the best Indian food restaurant in town. You'll learn which ingredients to use, and smart techniques to properly prepare...
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Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
A Night in Spain
$145
Cooking Class
$145
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
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Decadent World Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel the world through donuts in this immersive, chef-led pastry-making experience. This dedicated donut cooking class is the passport your sweet tooth needs to explore global takes on everybody's favorite fried pastry. Guided by a renowned chef, you'll learn the secrets behind some of the world's most decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vegetarian Indian Comfort Food
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Whip up vegetarian Indian dishes with minimal ingredients that deliver maximum comfort. Join Chef Parsati and create four Indian dishes that can be prepared with minimal fresh ingredients — perfect for weeknight cooking. These comforting recipes are completely vegetarian and optimized for healthy lifestyles.
In...
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Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
4-Course Seasonal Lunch
$175
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$175
Accompany Chef James on a farmers' market tour, then prepare and enjoy a four-course lunch in his home. Are you curious to learn about how a chef goes about choosing their ingredients? This is a great opportunity to shop with Chef James at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, plan your meal and ultimately prepare a...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Skills Mastery Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover the essentials of knife mastery, empowering you to become more confident in the kitchen. During this interactive cooking class, you'll focus on exploring the professional techniques of using the knife. Being one of the most fundamental tools, an expert chef will each you different cutting methods to get the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Enjoy colorful seasonal vegetables mixed with Indian flair in this healthy feast of Indian dishes. Seasonal vegetables take on an Indian flair in this flavorful, healthy Indian food cooking class where you'll use high-quality ingredients and learn smart cooking techniques.
Chef Parsati will teach you how to make...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Rustic Vegetarian Italian
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create a delectable vegetarian Italian meal with Chef James. Learn how to make a rustic, vegetarian four-course Italian meal in this dynamic hands-on cooking class.
The class begins with an antipasti course comprised of a seasonal appetizer such as “pimientos del Padron” (seasonal May through October),...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Brain Food to Boost Your Mood
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare brain food to boost your mood in this interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a mood-boosting three-course menu using easy-to-master cooking techniques, and fresh ingredients known for their ability to help decrease stress and...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Latin BBQ Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore an authentic latin steakhouse filled with its signature flavors. During this hands-on cooking class, join a unique adventure immersing into Latin America cuisine. You'll focus on preparing a steakhouse menu, filled with key ingredients and dishes that range from chimichurri to other meals from different...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Balanced Ayurvedic Cooking
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover the world of healthy and simple Ayurvedic cuisine with the help of Chef Parsati. Ayurvedic cuisine is an ancient style of cooking that perfectly balances proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables and spices. In this cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to make five healthy Ayurvedic dishes completely...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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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.