Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula, CA
Best Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula for your next culinary journey
Located between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, cooking classes in the South Bay and Peninsula is one of the world's most inspirational spots for foodies. Whether you’re in Santa Clara, Redwood City or Palo Alto, you’ll find plenty of South Bay and Peninsula cooking courses to tempt your tastebuds. Want to try your hand at deluxe Italian cuisine? No problem. How about rustling up some chocolate confections? Absolutely! Led by renowned and friendly local chefs, each class provides the opportunity to learn from an expert, leaving you armed with new recipes and kitchen skills to level up your home cooking. Ready to get started? Book your cooking class in the South Bay and Peninsula today!
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French Quarter Tastes to Explore
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into French Quarter-inspired cooking with bold, festive flavor. Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday
Handcrafted Italian Meal
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to craft flavorful Italian dishes from scratch. Dive into the wonderful world of Italian cuisine in this fun and immersive cooking class. Led by the expert Chef Karen, you will master the art of cooking homemade Italian food from scratch. Learn how to make crispy arancini filled with a roasted tomato...
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Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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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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Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall with homemade donuts, soufflé and sweet seasonal ice cream. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in the Bay Area. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Andrea or a talented resident chef will...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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New Year
Baking Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Elevate your baking skills and learn how to make exquisite classics from scratch. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the tricks to bake classic desserts. Chef Karen will guide you into manipulating fresh ingredients to create sweet masterpieces.
You'll begin with a delectable savory appetizer of loaded...
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Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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The Art of Homemade Tamales
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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Pasta-Making Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential techniques for crafting handmade pasta and sauces. With the skills learned in this hands-on cooking class, you can create an endless array of delicious pasta dishes. Using high-quality ingredients and simple techniques, a world-class chef teaches you how to mix, roll and shape fresh pasta. Then, you'll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thanksgiving
Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the ease and simplicity of making soup from scratch with Chef Elham. Soups are a fantastic addition to your culinary collection. In this cooking class with Chef Elham, you'll learn how to properly prepare ingredients and cook soup to perfection.
Begin with the basics of soup making: Learn how to plan ahead...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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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 the 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....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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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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Christmas
Signature Tastes of Asia
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish.
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Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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Covid-19 Precautions
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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.