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
Thanksgiving
Sardinian Gnocchi
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create a signature gnocchi recipe from Sardinia with Chef James. If you are already familiar with Italian gnocchi, then you will love Chef James’ gnocchetti sardi. Unlike conventional gnocchi, Sardinian gnocchetti contains no potato, and is made with semolina flour. Chef James’ passion for cooking is well-paired...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-20
Fare Inspired by Marvel Films
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Let a world-class chef guide your team through the preparation of Marvel-inspired dishes. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Roddy will take your crew step-by-step through the process of crafting recipes from scratch with several Marvel movies in mind. You'll enjoy a swath of cinematic puns while you...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Modern Gourmet Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight your special someone with modern restaurant-quality dining. In this gourmet cooking class, you and your date will join an expert chef to craft an elegant modern menu. You’ll learn the steps for creating a showstopping pork Wellington to pair with roasted vegetables and tender farro. For dessert, the chef...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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
Thanksgiving
Classic Provence Bouillabaisse
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the art of creating the ultimate traditional French bouillabaisse with Chef James. If there is one dish that represents the South of France it’s bouillabaisse, and in this class you will learn the method behind making it yourself. Chef James has years of experience and is ready to share his trade secrets with...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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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’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-20
Taylor Swift-Inspired Dishes
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to create dishes inspired by pop superstar Taylor Swift. Gather the Swifties and join Chef Roddy has he guides your crew through this Taylor Swift "Eras" tour-themed team building cooking class. By the end, you'll have learned how to make a handful of Taylor's favorite dishes and skills you can use to...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bake Tarts and Pies for Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with warm, sweet fall baking traditions. Get into the fall baking spirit in this hands-on pie and tart cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make a rich chocolate-hazelnut tart, a lattice-top apple cranberry pie and flaky pie crust cookies....
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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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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Saffron-Infused Gulf Prawn Risotto
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Join Chef James as he teaches you his masterful methods to creating the perfect risotto. Learn how to handcraft one of Italy’s most famous dishes: classic risotto. Chef James is a master of Italian cooking with years of experience that he’s ready to pass on to you for use in your own kitchen.
A selection of...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
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
Savory Korean Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sample flavorful staples of Korean cuisine. This hands-on cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South Korea from marinated beef to chewy rice cakes. Using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, an expert chef shares tips for grilling tender beef for lettuce wraps. Then, you'll learn the steps for crafting...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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