Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Refreshing Springtime Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Leap into the warm weather with a host of delicious new dishes. It's high time you had a romance refresher and this spring-ready date night cooking class is the perfect place for it! Let your culinary talent blossom under the guidance of an exceptional instructor while you and your sweetheart prepare pan roasted...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Mother's Day
The Art of Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of iconic Italian flavors made from fresh and authentic ingredients. In this Italian-themed cooking class, you'll learn to make handcrafted pasta like a professional. Your expert chef will guide you through each step from mixing dough to perfectly plating dishes.
Begin by making a classic Caesar salad...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
To start, Chef Parsati...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Forever Flavors From China
$99
Cooking Class
$99
These tasty dishes represent some of the most popular creations in Chinese cuisine. Do some dim sum dining by learning to create signature Chinese recipes in a cooking class that celebrates regional flavor. Discover authentic methods for preparing hot and sour soup, handcrafted scallion pancakes, chicken in honey...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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A Table in Portugal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Your possibilities for exceptional European fare head in a delicious direction. All the incredible influences that inform Portuguese cuisine are on tasty displayed in this eye-opening cooking class. Your premier chef instructor has assembled a menu filled with representative flavors like piri piri chicken, potato...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Rustic Side of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring out the best in your ingredients with these Italian classics. You'll have no trouble finding your place in the kitchen for a cooking class that makes Italian cuisine a fun and delicious enterprise. Prepare a spread that includes chicken piccata, roasted garlic polenta, asparagus flavored with truffles and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Saucily Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the time-tested methods for creating a slate of flavorful sauces. Step into the kitchen for a cooking class that celebrates the heritage flavors of homemade Italian sauces. Every dish in this expert-led session comes with its own signature sauce, classic creations like linguine with shrimp fra diavolo, Caprese...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Perfecting Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice and perfect your pasta-making skills during this hands-on cooking class. This cooking class is designed for pasta lovers who want to take their culinary skills to the next level! A five-star chef instructor will help you craft the ultimate pasta feast, showing you everything from how to make the dough to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cuban Comfort Food Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Liven up your lunch and dinner options with this collection of Cuban classics. Embark on a culinary adventure in a cooking class that leads you to the sumptuous shores of Cuban cuisine. Your spirited instructor guides you through lessons in marinated grilled pork, crispy tostones with a mango and avocado salsa dip,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Flavor Fest
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gear up for some of the finest dishes from the French tradition. Add a touch of special magic to your nightly dining lineup with the dishes in this French-themed cooking class. The menu in this expert-led session features a top-flight array, including French onion soup, frisée salad with goat cheese, elegant...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Silver Platter Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get a leg up on your home baking practices by mastering the classic croissant. Take your baking abilities to new heights with a cooking class that reveals the secrets of handmade croissants. From preparing pitch-perfect laminated dough to adding savory elements like ham and cheese to incorporating sweet and spicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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