Beginner Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula
Blossom from a beginner into a culinary expert when you train with knowledgeable, skilled local chefs at beginner cooking classes in South Bay and Peninsula. The warm, convivial cooking school atmosphere is the perfect place to pick up new cooking skills and techniques. Learn how to master simple, elegant recipes and create a luscious array of dishes under the tutelage of skilled chefs and culinary instructors. Prepare to elevate your cooking skills and begin to build your culinary repertoire when you book a class today.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare a menu of fast weeknight meals that are furiously delicious! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare four dinner entrées using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques.
Chef Elham will begin by teaching you the basics of how to...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Explore the Basics of Bread Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover essential bread techniques perfect for beginners and home bakers. Learn the secrets to perfect homemade bread in this hands-on baking cooking class in the Bay Area. With help from Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fluffy focaccia topped with roasted vegetables and basil oil,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
New Year
Artisan Pizza 101
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the techniques to making perfect pizza that you'll love to recreate again and again. Get a group together for an evening of creativity and learning, with handcrafted pizza as the reward. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will first guide you in kneading fresh dough before baking it to crispy...
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Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
The Art of Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of iconic Italian flavors made from fresh and authentic ingredients. In this Italian-themed cooking class, you'll learn to make handcrafted pasta like a professional. Your expert chef will guide you through each step from mixing dough to perfectly plating dishes.
Begin by making a classic Caesar salad...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
New Year
Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
To start, Chef Parsati...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Baking Traditions Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate seasonal joy with freshly baked recipes. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll whip up chewy ginger molasses cookies, bake buttery Parker House rolls and craft a stunning pumpkin roulade filled with ginger-orange buttercream. Along the way, Chef...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Best Beef Wellington - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal that's both comforting and modern. Take your standard weekly beef roast up a notch with a stunning Wellington presentation. Guided by a chef instructor, you will become a master of this extravagant dish. From mixing and rolling out fresh puff pastry to practicing your knife skills and making a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of fall-inspired ravioli perfect for chilly weather. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll practice making pasta from scratch to transform into plump, flavorful ravioli finished with homemade sauces. With tips from the chef, you'll create pillowy ravioli stuffed with silky butternut squash coated...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Essential World Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the beauty of international bread artistry. Travel the globe through bread in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Begin by baking Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah for a nutty, aromatic bite. Then, create Italian focaccia infused with rosemary and roasted garlic before finishing...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Seasonal Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor Italian culinary artistry in this essential Italian workshop. Celebrate the essentials of Italian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll master spaghetti alla carbonara with creamy sauce and crisp pancetta, toss a refreshing shaved fennel and pear salad and prepare juicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Holiday Meals Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Replace the stress of holiday dining with confidence and creativity. In this skill-driven cooking class, you’ll master fundamental techniques to enhance your holiday menus. Practice seasoning, herb-brining and roasting poultry along with tips for carving your juicy centerpiece. Then, learn how to elevate classic...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.