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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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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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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Great for Groups of 4-12
Authentic Flavors of India
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Great for Groups of 4-12
Classic Fare From Asia
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Infuse bold flavors into these East Asian favorites to create elevated classics. Learn how to craft the vibrant flavors of East Asia in this interactive team building cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your group through a savory and spicy menu of handcrafted favorites.
First, learn how to roll onigiri shapes...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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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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Classic Dim Sum Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how easy it can be to make delicious, shareable dim sum. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches traditional techniques for preparing dim sum favorites. Follow along with the chef to learn the steps for making dumplings from forming and pleating to steaming the pillowy morsels. You’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Spice Cozy Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover seasonal sweetness in this baking experience. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area) that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Andrea or one of...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday
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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Knife Skills Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gain confidence with expert knife techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Improve your kitchen confidence in this chef-led cooking class. Learn the chef-approved techniques to master this essential culinary skill. Start by learning how to hold the knife properly. Then, practice slicing, dicing and chopping...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday
Flavorful French Classics From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up gourmet French favorites that impress every guest. Celebrate timeless French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Guided by Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare coq au vin blanc with tender chicken and white wine, pommes aligot with creamy potatoes...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Blissful Italian Classics From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook, taste and enjoy authentic Italian dishes crafted by you. Savor the best of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Learn to prepare creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp served over Parmesan polenta and balance the richness with roasted broccolini enhanced by garlic and lemon. For...
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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
Social Distancing Friendly
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