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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CHEF’S PLACE
The Mastery of Spanish Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch.
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Gnocchi Two Ways to Show Love
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating two delicious gnocchi from scratch, paired with simple, flavorful sauces. Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on Italian cooking class led by a charming Chef Elham. In this vibrant class, guests will learn the art of making handmade gnocchi from scratch, choosing between the...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Thanksgiving
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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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
New Year
Artisan Pizza 101
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the techniques to making perfect pizza that you'll love to recreate again and again. Get a group together for an evening of creativity and learning, with handcrafted pizza as the reward. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will first guide you in kneading fresh dough before baking it to crispy...
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Signature Latin Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of featuring elevated Latin dishes made from authentic ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make delightful dishes with a Latin flair. Your expert chef will guide you through honing new cooking techniques and heightening your kitchen skills.
First, hand-make creamy...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Holiday
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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New Year
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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Italian Seasonal Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor Italian culinary artistry in this essential Italian workshop. Celebrate the essentials of Italian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll master spaghetti alla carbonara with creamy sauce and crisp pancetta, toss a refreshing shaved fennel and pear salad and prepare juicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thanksgiving
Holiday Meals Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Replace the stress of holiday dining with confidence and creativity. In this skill-driven cooking class, you’ll master fundamental techniques to enhance your holiday menus. Practice seasoning, herb-brining and roasting poultry along with tips for carving your juicy centerpiece. Then, learn how to elevate classic...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Harvest-Inspired Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a spectacular duo of French macarons inspired by the flavors of fall. This in-depth cooking class combines flavor and technique in an immersive lesson led by an expert chef. Master macaron basics including making the delicate batter and piping the smooth, shiny shells. Then, you’ll create rich...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Indian Supper Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the magic of Indian spices and flavors. Unlock the secrets of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Learn to prepare chicken tikka masala served with fragrant basmati rice, roast eggplant seasoned with coriander and ginger and knead homemade scallion naan fresh from the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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