Baking Classes in San Jose
If you're searching for an escape from your usual bunch of played-out bakes, baking classes in San Jose are the sweet spot to aim for. Jump into sessions in Japantown, Rose Garden and Alviso that make it easy to learn no matter where you may be located in the Garden City. Everyone from seasoned bakers to absolute beginners can enjoy confident instruction from top-shelf local chefs offering prime baking lessons in San Jose. Learn to create homestyle breads, explore European pastries and recreate chic cosmopolitan treats in an easy-going environment where creativity sweetens the recipe. Secure your spot in a baking experience in San Jose soon and treat yourself to something truly special.
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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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Great for Groups of 10-20
Favorites From 'The Hunger Games'
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Create fantastic fare inspired by the sci-fi dystopian adventure films with an expert chef. Fans of "The Hunger Games" will enjoy this interactive team building cooking class featuring dishes inspired by the films. You will not need to volunteer as tribute as you work alongside your crew to handcraft three...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Chocolate-Infused French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate two staples of French patisserie: decadent chocolate and elegant macarons. This comprehensive cooking class explores the time-honored art of macaronage. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll master each step of the macaron-making process. Whip glossy meringue and delicately fold it into batter for crisp...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall with homemade donuts, soufflé and sweet seasonal ice cream. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in the Bay Area. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Andrea or a talented resident chef will...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Cuisine From Scratch - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the magic of date night through French culinary traditions. Celebrate romance in this fall-inspired French cooking class in the Bay Area. With guidance from Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, craft a fragrant thyme potato gratin and create a vibrant beet and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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(Witch)Crafty Seasonal Cookies - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Conjure a delightful tray of homemade cookies decorated for the spooky season. This festive cooking class will get you in the Halloween spirit as you create homemade cookies in frightfully fun shapes. Follow along with the chef instructor as you make and roll the dough. Then, learn tips for decorating your creations...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday Baking Traditions Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate seasonal joy with freshly baked recipes. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll whip up chewy ginger molasses cookies, bake buttery Parker House rolls and craft a stunning pumpkin roulade filled with ginger-orange buttercream. Along the way, Chef...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Chocolate Comfort Celebration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover techniques that highlight chocolate’s beauty. Indulge your sweet tooth in this decadent chocolate-themed cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Begin with delicate chocolate crêpes filled with berries and mascarpone cream, then craft a rich chocolate pot de crème that’s smooth and indulgent. Finish...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Seasonal Beef Bourguignon
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook dishes that bring the French countryside to your table. Embrace timeless French comfort food in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll master tender beef bourguignon simmered in red wine with herbs, prepare an elegant endive and Roquefort salad topped with candied pecans and roast...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Essential World Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the beauty of international bread artistry. Travel the globe through bread in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Begin by baking Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah for a nutty, aromatic bite. Then, create Italian focaccia infused with rosemary and roasted garlic before finishing...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gourmet Filled Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft classic croissants from scratch along with sweet and savory fillings. In this in-depth cooking class, you’ll explore croissant-making traditions with an expert chef as your guide. Learn to make two types of croissants from start to finish with savory roasted leek with Gruyère and decadent dark...
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Palo Alto
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in San Jose
How much do Baking classes in San Jose cost?
Cooking courses in San Jose are based on a tiered structure that is compiled according to things like the menu, the chef, the size of the group and the length of the class. More advanced baking workshops may also be at a higher rate. You can expect most bakery classes to start at $59 and go up to over $100 per person depending on the above details. The starting prices per person can be found at the top of this page. Connect with our concierge team at any time to plan your next baking lesson.
Who are these Baking classes suitable for?
These cooking experiences are suitable for anyone who enjoys having a good time while learning valuable skills. Fun and engaging classes are designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced home chefs. Gather the kids and teens for family classes that focus on essential skills and kitchen confidence. Date nights, team-building experiences, birthday parties and girls’ nights out are all excellent reasons to book a cooking class.
What should I expect during a typical class?
During a typical session, the best cooking classes deliver a big dose of fun and engaging learning opportunities. Talented chefs arrive with all the ingredients, tools, kitchen gear and knowledge needed to conduct an informative session. You’ll watch preparation demonstrations, follow step-by-step instructions and receive answers to any questions you might have. End your course by sampling and sharing the fruits of your labor with the rest of the group.
What Baking techniques and skills will I master?
Baking courses are the perfect way to gather your love of global cultures and local cuisine and combine it with a high level of kitchen confidence and knowledge. In addition to baking bread, rustic pies, decadent chocolate cakes and peanut butter cookies, you can choose to master skills for making Vietnamese bao buns and pho, German strudel and schnitzel or Tex-Mex and California-Fusion cuisine. Learn how to prepare and serve the fresh produce and organic ingredients found at the eclectic food markets and stalls at San Pedro Square, or dive into best practices for creating a San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean seafood buffet.
What are the benefits of taking a Baking class?
Benefits of baking classes in San Jose run the range from gaining confidence in the kitchen and learning essential safety skills to boosting your current skills, meeting like-minded foodies, working with a gourmet chef and discovering new recipes to recreate at home. Sessions are an excellent way to bond with family, friends and colleagues while preparing a delicious menu. You can add in friendly competition by breaking into two groups. Explore the culinary landscape of San Jose and tackle new cuisine from international destinations.
What types of Baking classes/menus can I choose from?
Along with baking classes in San Jose, the vibrant city offers a diverse array of culinary lessons to join with friends, family or colleagues. Whether it’s sushi making, bread baking, pasta making or cake decorating, you’re guaranteed to come away with new-found skills and a set of talents that will last a lifetime. Learn how to prepare authentic Vietnamese pho or the perfect falafels, hearty enchiladas and sweet burnt almond cake inspired by local favorites at Peter’s Bakery, Falafel’s Drive-In or Luna Mexican Kitchen in Alameda.
Where do the classes take place?
Whether you’re preparing fresh seafood, baking crunchy baguettes or grilling juicy steaks, these cooking lessons take place in venues all around the San Jose area. You could meet up at a private chef’s personal studio, at baking schools, at a high-end restaurant or even in the comfort of your own kitchen. Look for a variety of cooking experiences to be held in neighborhoods such as Japantown, the Bay Area, Santana Row and Little Portugal. Connect with our helpful concierge team to discover the top cooking classes near you.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Jose
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.