Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Best Cooking Classes in Bay Area for your next culinary journey

What better way to discover what The Bay has to offer curious culinary enthusiasts than by signing up for one of the delicious cooking classes in the Bay Area? From East Bay, Marin County and San Francisco to San Jose and South Bay & Peninsula, if you’re hoping to level up your kitchen game, you’re sure to find culinary classes in the Bay Area nearby to choose from. All are guided by renowned local chefs with more than a decade’s experience at the height of their industry to the table. That means that whether you want to learn to roll fresh sushi or authentic Italian pasta, there’s no one better qualified to teach you. Sounds good? Then sign up for cooking courses in the Bay Area today!
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Pasta Focus: Homemade Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the Italian art of homemade ravioli in this chef-led workshop. Get set to make fresh ravioli just like nonna used to in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, not only will you get to grips with making, rolling and filling fresh pasta dough, but you’ll complement your creations via an...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Bollywood Bakes: Kids’ Edition
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Spark their creativity with a sweet menu featuring naankhati cookies, sweet dosas and chocolatey lassis. Get ready for a fun adventure in this hands-on Indian cooking class made for young chefs. Led by a Chef Rajeswari, kids create easy-to-follow recipes, including ghee naankhati cookies, sweet banana dosas topped...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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The Mastery of Spanish Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch.
First,...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegan Dinner in Tuscany
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Transport yourself to the Tuscan countryside for a plant-based dinner. In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn how to make a rustic Tuscan dinner with vegan ingredients. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make a three-course meal using traditional techniques and recipes. Make a kale and cranberry salad topped...
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Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Flavors of Beijing
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Explore the unique flavors of Chinese Shandong cuisine with Chef Wen. Immerse yourself in the traditions of this world-famous cuisine with Chef Wen as you learn how to craft traditional dishes brimming with flavor. Master the art of Chinese cooking as you work your way through four classic dishes.
First, make a...
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Chef Wen
Serving the Bay Area
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Traditional Pork Dumpling Masterclass
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Join Chef Edmund for a cooking class and dinner party celebrating the art of dumpling making. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting dumplings from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Edmund. He will guide you as you prepare wrappers with a succulent pork filling from scratch and practice a variety of folding...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Perfecting Sushi Rolls
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to make a variety of seafood sushi from scratch in this hands-on class. You don't have to be a master in the kitchen to create homemade sushi rolls. In this guided sushi-making class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to make your own nigiri and seafood rolls completely from scratch.
Start by cooking...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Flavors of Thailand
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
Cook through a...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Traditional Korean Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore Korean cuisine through an eclectic menu of traditional dishes. A world-class chef will guide you through the recipes and techniques to craft a delicious meal from scratch. To begin, learn to make mung...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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Vegetarian Japanese Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to recreate vegetarian versions of Japanese classics with Chef Parsati. Get the full izakaya experience with this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn techniques like sushi rolling and stir-frying using fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients.
Begin with a starter of Japanese spiced...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Refined Knife Skills
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn basic and advanced knife techniques to improve your efficiency and safety in the kitchen. This hands-on cooking class focuses on essential knife practices as an expert chef shows you how to slice, dice, julienne, and chop like a pro. You'll put your skills to work creating a beautiful French-inspired menu,...
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Latin Cuisine Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get to the soul of Latin cooking with this dedicated, hands-on class. Whether you’re hoping to shake up your weekly meal routine or wow your dinner party guests, this cooking class is sure to help. In it, you’ll get to grips with some of the world’s favorite Latin dishes, learning from a world-class chef how to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
06/17/2025
From chopping and mixing to sautéing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blast—every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like we’d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences I’ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65—my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!
03/27/2025
02/28/2025
Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)
01/20/2025
Such a fun night! Chef Eddie was an amazing teacher, giving detailed instructions plus individual feedback and recommendations to everyone who attended. He also taught us a ton about soy sauces and how to mix different ingredients together to make the perfect dumpling dipping sauce. And of course all the food was exceptionally delicious. We've already discussed looking for more Chef Eddie classes to attend in the future!

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