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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Mastering the Korean Grill
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Wow your culinary companions with an authentic Korean BBQ feast. Why fly to Seoul to enjoy classic Korean BBQ when this cooking class can teach you to make it at home? That’s right, under the tutelage of an esteemed chef, you can quickly learn to recreate classic Korean BBQ dishes. Think grilled bulgogi beef lettuce...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Downton Style Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fans of Downton Abbey, this culinary lesson is for you! Fans of hit show “Downton Abbey” are sure to love rustling up a taste of their favorite series in this dedicated, hands-on cooking class. In it, you’ll learn to put a modern spin on the grandiose style of dining that the show is known for, all under the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Croissant Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential methods for crafting sweet and savory croissants. This hands-on cooking class focuses on fundamental techniques for creating traditional croissants. Guided by an expert chef, you will practice the steps for preparing laminated dough and improve your skills in rolling, shaping and proofing. During this...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Parisian Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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 layer tender...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Vino Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbue your cooking with notes from your favorite vintage. This cooking class is tailor-made for culinary couples hoping to level up their date night cooking. In it, you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to infuse your favorite dishes with the often-complex flavors of wine. The menu features prosciutto-wrapped...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Modern Gourmet Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight your special someone with modern restaurant-quality dining. In this gourmet cooking class, you and your date will join an expert chef to craft an elegant modern menu. You’ll learn the steps for creating a showstopping pork Wellington to pair with roasted vegetables and tender farro. For dessert, the chef...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Knife Skills Mastery Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover the essentials of knife mastery, empowering you to become more confident in the kitchen. During this interactive cooking class, you'll focus on exploring the professional techniques of using the knife. Being one of the most fundamental tools, an expert chef will each you different cutting methods to get the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Bake Tarts and Pies for Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with warm, sweet fall baking traditions. Get into the fall baking spirit in this hands-on pie and tart cooking class in Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make a rich chocolate-hazelnut tart, a lattice-top apple cranberry pie and flaky pie crust cookies. You’ll...
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Palo Alto
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Savory Korean Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sample flavorful staples of Korean cuisine. This hands-on cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South Korea from marinated beef to chewy rice cakes. Using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, an expert chef shares tips for grilling tender beef for lettuce wraps. Then, you'll learn the steps for crafting...
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Palo Alto
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Spectacular Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the unassuming elegance of handcrafted Italian cooking. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll explore Italy’s best ingredients and flavors in a showstopping gourmet menu. A world-class chef will teach you regional techniques for searing scallops, chopping herbs into vibrant gremolata and highlighting...
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Palo Alto
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Create Rustic Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the richness of Mediterranean cuisine using pantry staples. Explore pantry staples in this Mediterranean cooking class in Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to roast chicken with caramelized onion and preserved lemon, toss a carrot salad with cumin seed and feta and prepare...
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Palo Alto
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Celebrate the Flavors of Italian Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create hearty Italian dishes perfect for crisp fall evenings. Dig into fall comfort food with this hands-on Italian cooking class in Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage, then wrap chicken in prosciutto and finish it with a marsala...
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