Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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Just learning to cook? Local chefs on Cozymeal are experienced with bringing beginners up to speed in the kitchen. You’ll learn to feel comfortable waltzing into a kitchen and whipping up your favorite snack. You’ll learn knife skills. You’ll impress your friends. The Bay Area has some of the best food in the word; isn’t it time you took advantage of it? Book a beginners cooking class today!


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Safety During Covid-19: Look for the following indicators of what precautions your chef will take for your experience. You can book most in-person experiences as private events for an additional fee. Alternatively, check out the fully interactive Online Experiences on Cozymeal!

  • Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
  • Social Distancing Friendly
  • Chef Requires Proof of Vaccine

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Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 Sacramento Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101
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Artisan Pizza 101

$95
Cooking Class
$95
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
5.0
17 Reviews
Serving the Sacramento area
Next Date: Sun, Oct 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Tropical Hawaiian Fare
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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
5.0
219 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Pasta Making
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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
4.5
25 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 2:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry Bay Area Cooking Class: Crash Course in Curry
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Crash Course in Curry

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn to make two classic curries in two hours! In this Indian and Pakistani cooking class, you'll learn everything you need to know about curries, including valuable shortcuts that you won't find in any recipe book. Chef Sara will teach you to prepare your choice of either creamy tikka masala or Pakistani karahi...
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Chef Sara
4.9
82 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 5:00PM & other times
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Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Napa Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking
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Quintessential Chinese Cooking

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare traditional Chinese dishes to elevate your cooking skills. Journey to Beijing to discover bold and rich flavors in this Northern Chinese cooking class. With over two decades of experience, Chef Wen will train you how to use authentic cooking techniques to create your favorite dishes and...
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Chef Wen
5.0
8 Reviews
Serving the Napa area
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 5:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Italian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Italian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Italian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Italian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Italian Cuisine
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Signature Italian Cuisine

$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Lorenzo for an adventure in Italian cooking while exploring unique ingredients and styles. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Lorenzo highlights ingredients both wild and familiar from the Italian countryside. Learn signature techniques of Italian cuisine with a surprising twist. The chef will guide...
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Chef Lorenzo
4.3
10 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast
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Team Building Activity

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.9
168 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified
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Risotto Demystified

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Daniel for a vegetarian feast inspired by the bounty of a Mediterranean harvest. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Daniel will teach you how to make classic Italian dishes that highlight fresh, seasonal produce. Practice time-honored techniques while creating this meal inspired by the flavors of Italy....
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Chef Daniel
4.9
466 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 5th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop
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Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop

$85
Cooking Class
$85
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
4.7
43 Reviews
San Jose (Northside)
Next Date: Sat, Oct 7th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Dumpling Techniques
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Signature Dumpling Techniques

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master the art of crafting dumplings in this immersive lesson with Chef Edmund. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare dumplings by hand from wrappers and fillings to a variety of folding techniques. Begin with a blind tasting of soy sauces from across Asia to explore the essential element of...
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Chef Edmund
5.0
16 Reviews
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
Next Date: Mon, Oct 9th at 5:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Confident Knife Skills
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Confident Knife Skills

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Chop, slice and dice your way to culinary excellence with Chef Mike. Knowing your way around a knife is essential to cooking and results not only in more efficiency, but accuracy as well. This class provides you with a comprehensive guide to expert knife utilization in a hands-on and engaging environment. You'll...
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Chef Mike
5.0
160 Reviews
San Francisco (Dog Patch)
Next Date: Sat, Oct 14th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine
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Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover beloved and authentic vegetarian dishes of North India with Chef Pooja. Indian cuisine is as vibrant and diverse as its homeland with a long tradition of vegetarian fare. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pooja will guide you in creating three courses of regional dishes, from a favorite vegetable-filled...
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Chef Pooja
5.0
40 Reviews
San Ramon
Next Date: Tue, Nov 14th at 12:00PM & other times
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