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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Italian, Fresh and Fabulous
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add fresh new flavor to your usual Italian selections. Develop your sensibilities for the best in Mediterranean cuisine with a cooking class that puts Italian at the top of the menu. Your gifted instructor shows you how to create your own grilled specialties like chicken diavola, smoky asparagus with lemon capers,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Classics - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the whole crew for a fun and interactive experience. Designed for the entire family, this cooking class features the skills and techniques needed to prepare an authentic Italian menu. Kids and adults can make fresh pasta dough, pound chicken for a savory chicken Parmesan and stir chocolate chips into a homemade...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Star-Spangled Cupcakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
This colorful cupcake decorating workshop is great for families who share a sweet tooth. Food-loving families will adore this joyful cupcake-decorating cooking class! With expert tips from a renowned chef, you’ll craft a batch of firework cupcakes and decorate them with creamy vanilla frosting and all-American...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Italian Rustic Charm
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the heart of Italy with rustic dishes, capturing authentic flavors and traditional cooking techniques. During this interactive cooking class, you'll explore the essence of Italian summer through vibrant bites. An expert chef will guide you through making fresh pasta dough, creating a delightful seasonal...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Haute Couple's Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate a shared love of gourmet cuisine with this hands-on couple's culinary session. If you and your significant other share a love of haute cuisine, then make your next date night unforgettable with this indulgent, chef-led cooking class. You and your partner will craft a gourmet meal together, with recipes like...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Smoke, Sear and Summer Cheer
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get ready to level up your garden grilling game with this dedicated seasonal cooking course. This summer, level up your cookout confidence with a chef-led cooking class designed for aspiring pit masters You’ll sear, smoke and sizzle your way through mouth-watering dishes like charred pepper and peach salad with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Signature Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the essence of Italian cuisine with signature flavors in this culinary exploration. During this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a well-rounded Italian menu. An expert chef will guide you through a step by step process into preparing a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Tuscan Summer Treats - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend an evening learning side by side how to cook the most summery Tuscan cuisine. Celebrate the flavors of a sun-drenched Tuscan summer in this exciting couples' cooking class. In it, with a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Italy. Along the way, you’ll learn...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Slice, Sear and Savor Korea
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your home-cooking as you learn vibrant new recipes straight from the Koreatown kitchen playbook. If you're ready to infuse your meals with Korean flavor, this cooking class might just be the launchpad you've been looking for. Getting hands on with expert tools like Joyce Chen original shears, you’ll learn to...
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Palo Alto
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Asian Culinary Creations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a tasting tour through Southeast Asia in this chef-led couple's cooking course. If you and your favorite foodie share a passion for Southeast Asian cuisine, why not take your next date night up a notch by enrolling in this immersive chef-led cooking class? Together, you'll master recipes like shrimp spring rolls...
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Palo Alto
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Fried Fish Fundamentals
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unearth the secrets to perfectly golden and crispy fish and chips in this hands-on lesson. Roll up your sleeves and learn the secrets behind truly great fish and chips in this dedicated cooking class. A seasoned chef will walk you through crafting delicate beer batter, frying your fish to crispy perfection and pairing...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Bistro Bites for Bastille Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mark Bastille Day by mastering some of France's most iconic dishes and flavors. Honor Bastille Day with a menu worthy of any Parisian bistro with this chef-led cooking class. Under your chef's guidance, you’ll quickly get into the French gourmet spirit, bringing some of the nation's favorite flavors to the table....
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Palo Alto
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