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
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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
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Spring in the French Kitchen
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master seasonal French culinary techniques in this cooking class. Bring Parisian spring flavors to life in this fun cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Guided by Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon with white wine sauce, grilled asparagus with herb butter and sweet pea soufflés, finishing...
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Palo Alto
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Festive Paella for Beginners
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a bold paella in this cooking class. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Taco and Tortilla Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Prepare lively Mexican favorites in this Cinco de Mayo cooking class. Bring Cinco de Mayo flavors to life in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll grill carne asada, blacken fish for tacos and press fresh corn tortillas. You’ll also...
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Palo Alto
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Make Charming French Spring Treats
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake classic French spring desserts with floral flavors. Explore classic French baking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll prepare madeleines, shortbread cookies, panna cotta and almond financiers while learning how to...
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Palo Alto
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Intimate Japanese Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft a seasonal Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Share a flavorful evening in this fun Japanese cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Guided by Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice, vegetable tempura with...
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Silver Platter Croissants
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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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Cook a Vibrant Korean BBQ Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Prepare traditional Korean dishes from scratch. Explore Korean flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Learn how to marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, prepare classic banchan like marinated cucumber salad, quick kimchi and japchae and steam soft gyeran jjim. You’ll serve...
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Make an Elegant Layered Cake
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build confidence decorating bakery-quality cakes from start to finish. Build confidence with classic pastry techniques in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll prepare genoise cake, whip Swiss meringue buttercream and assemble a layered...
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Parisian Elegance - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Capture the romance of Parisian dining with a handcrafted French menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you'll create cherished memories while preparing an elegant French feast with your special someone. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to sear scallops to pair with fragrant beurre blanc and whipped potatoes....
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Palo Alto
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Practical French Cooking From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Gain confidence mastering timeless French classics. Learn classic techniques at the heart of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Prepare pan-roasted chicken breasts with white wine sauce, oven-roasted crispy potatoes and steamed artichokes served with homemade lemon aioli. Finish...
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Palo Alto
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Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the mother figure in your life by baking a festive batch of flavorful macarons. Celebrate Mother's Day by baking a delicious batch of delicate, delicious macarons! A gourmet chef instructor will help guide this hands-on Mother's Day experience, teaching you how to do everything from mixing the dough to...
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