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
Homestyle Pub Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to bring the flavors of your favorite pub home with this hands-on culinary lesson. If sometimes you’d prefer to stay at home to enjoy a hearty pub-style feast, this cooking class is most definitely for you. In it, an expert chef will help you to hone essential kitchen skills. You’ll then use them to rustle...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
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
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Unique Kid's Sushi Party
$85
Cooking Class
$85
A fun introduction to rolling and making unique sushi rolls aspiring chefs will love. Culinary curious kids will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Aspiring chefs will learn all the skills they need to craft unique sushi creations.
To start the meal, kids will make a healthy snack of edamame...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Great for Groups of 15-35
Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Your team will have a blast building their own boards filled with sumptuous sweets. Gear up for the gold medal of sweet charcuterie in this on-site team building event in your office with Chef Esh-Marie. It's a decadent throwdown where your crew gets the lowdown on making their own dessert board while competing for...
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Chef Esh-Marie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Master the art of crafting dumplings in this immersive lesson with Chef Edmund. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare dumplings by hand from wrappers and fillings to a variety of folding techniques. Taste soy sauces from across Asia to explore the essential element of umami, then apply your...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
North Indian Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft iconic vegetarian dishes like a local from North India. Spend a flavor-filled afternoon with Chef Rajeswari as she shares her favorite vegetarian classics in this North Indian-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn timeless techniques and spice blends that transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes,...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-20
Handmade Bread and Pizza
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Gather your team for a baking experience that's both sweet and savory. Join an expert chef for a hands-on team building cooking class where you'll handcraft and roll your own handmade dough for two incredible recipes.
Begin by preparing soft bread dough that you'll fill with an assortment of sweet or savory...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Rustic Italian Meatball Supper
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn Chef James’ secrets to creating polpettini fit for dinner at Nonna’s. This hands-on cooking class will teach you Chef James’ flawless method for creating perfect meatballs and a phenomenal multi-course meal to accompany it. Chef James is passionate and enthusiastic with a love for Italian cuisine and an...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
New Year
Baking Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your baking skills and learn how to make exquisite classics from scratch. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the tricks to bake classic desserts. Chef Karen will guide you into manipulating fresh ingredients to create sweet masterpieces.
You'll begin with a delectable savory appetizer of loaded...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 4-30
Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a unique, delicious, and exciting team building experience. In this hands-on team building culinary challenge with Chef Dirk, you will divide into teams and compete in a deeply engaging, interactive, and fun competition-style team building experience.
Everyone on your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vino Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbue your cooking with notes from your favorite vintage. This cooking class is tailor-made for culinary couples hoping to level up their date night cooking. In it, you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to infuse your favorite dishes with the often-complex flavors of wine. The menu features prosciutto-wrapped...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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
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