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
Sushi Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare your favorite sushi rolls at home. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class focuses on the art and skills of sushi making. Learn the essentials, such as selecting fish, steaming rice and whisking dipping sauces. Explore knife techniques and learn how to roll the perfect California, dragon or rainbow roll....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day
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 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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Verified Chef
Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Father's Day
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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Verified Chef
Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-20
Refined Brunch Creations
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Gather your team and learn how to make elevated brunch recipes from scratch. In this hands-on team building cooking class, an expert chef will guide your team through using fresh ingredients for a fun, collaborative brunch experience.
Your team will begin by preparing creamy polenta and poached eggs topped with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Casual Italian Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add new flavors to your weekday lineup by exploring Italian recipes. Join a gourmet chef for this cooking class focused on the flavors and fragrances of rustic Italian cuisine. Learn step-by-step techniques for preparing Tuscan chicken under a brick. Master the skill of simmering a perfect risotto and tossing a bright...
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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
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
Latin American Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take date night to the next level with this fun and interactive culinary experience. Learn new skills and practice culinary techniques by joining this cooking class inspired by the flavors of Latin America. You'll learn how to balance heat with other flavors while grilling a churrascaria-style steak and other...
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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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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
Trattoria Stylings - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dial in the fantastic flavors of the Italian restaurant scene. Italian steakhouse dining is just a date night cooking class away, thanks to this shared session celebrating Old World elegance. Perfect your abilities for creating gourmet dishes like steak tagliata, handcrafted fettuccine with pancetta and artichokes and...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.