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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Summer Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbibe the sun-soaked flavors of France in this intimate date night class. Why book a table at your local French restaurant when you could learn the secrets to your favorite recipes in this romantic cooking class? With help from a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will learn to rustle up a menu of bistro...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Scratch-Made Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the bakery for your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class explores the art of homemade croissant creation. Learn how to properly mix and laminate dough that will be shaped into crescents of golden goodness. Fill with sweet and savory ingredients for a delightful batch of bakery treats....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Flavors of France’s Coastline
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the flavors of France’s coastal bistros home with this immersive chef-led class. Get set to explore the traditions of French coastal cooking in this immersive and utterly authentic cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll learn everything you need to bring a taste of France to your home kitchen....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Tuscan Twilight Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your culinary companion away to Italy for the evening without even packing a bag. Couples who share a love of Italian cuisine are sure to have a blast together in this romantic and hands-on cooking class. Together, with a renowned chef guiding you, you’ll unlock the time-honored techniques required to make a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Family Fiesta Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a taste of Mexico to your home-cooking repertoire with this exciting cooking class. Add some Mexican flair to your home cooking in this authentic cooking class. With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll learn their most closely-guarded culinary secrets as they teach you to prepare an authentic family-style...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Scratch-Made Pasta Perfection
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare an authentic Italian pasta menu. Bring the flavors and techniques of traditional Italian cuisine to your skill set with this cooking class. Join an esteemed chef to learn how to mix and roll dough into pappardelle noodles and pockets of ravioli. Simmer a savory Bolognese and prepare a nutty brown...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Field-to-Fork
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets of seasonal French cooking in this authentic hands-on class. If you’re ready to level up your home cooking with some French farm-to-table recipes, this cooking class is perfect. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the essential skills required to rustle up farm-to-table...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Chinese Small Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare your favorite Chinese appetizers using traditional techniques. Join an esteemed chef for this cooking class focused on delicious dim sum recipes. Practice making two types of dumplings using techniques like forming, folding, pleating and steaming. You'll also make fluffy steamed buns stuffed with...
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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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