Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
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!
World-Class Chefs
Learn hands-on skills from your city's best chefs.
Endless Options
Customize menus for every craving, diet or preference.
Flexible Bookings
Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before events with 
icon.
Flexible Locations
In-person or online.
CHEF’S PLACE
Weekend Brunch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Forget the restaurant — have brunch-worthy dishes at home instead! Brunch is the in-between meal that brings everyone together, and Chef Mike has the perfect four-course menu that ranges from salty to sweet and from French fare to Mexican cuisine.
First, you'll mix a batter for pancakes infused with fresh lemon...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Mike
San Francisco (Dogpatch)
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Thai Summer Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Thai cuisine focusing on its refreshing and vibrant flavors perfect for sunny days. During this interactive cooking class, engage in a culinary adventure diving more into Thai cuisine. You'll learn its signature summer day dishes, filled with fresh vegetables and vibrant flavors that range from sweet and tangy...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Korean Banchan
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). Learn how to make classic Korean banchan in this engaging cooking class. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, learn to make the famous Korean napa kimchi from scratch. Then delve into the many...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Polly
Alameda
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Authentic Flavors of India
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Quintessential Chinese Cooking
$119
Cooking Class
$119
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Wen
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Lorenzo
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Fare Inspired by Marvel Films
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Let a world-class chef guide your team through the preparation of Marvel-inspired dishes. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Roddy will take your crew step-by-step through the process of crafting recipes from scratch with several Marvel movies in mind. You'll enjoy a swath of cinematic puns while you...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
We Go Together Cookie Decorating
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create perfect pairings with sugar cookies and royal icing This in-depth cooking class designed for all skill levels highlights fun and creative techniques for decorating adorable sugar cookies. From doughnuts and coffee to cookies and milk, you will practice decorating methods guided by Chef Lindsay to craft your...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Lindsay
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Pizza in the Oven
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Have a great time slinging pizza and preparing fresh toppings in this interactive cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey to Little Italy with this interactive cooking class led by Chef Mordechai. You will discover the art of slinging pizza high into the air before baking it with the perfect balance of sauce,...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Mordechai
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Korean Cuisine Introduction
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Begin your culinary journey into Korean food and learn how to craft delicious Korean dishes If you're a lover of Korean food, this introduction to Korean cooking class is just for you. In this fun and hands-on cooking class, you'll be guided by gourmet Chef Theresa into the world of Korean flavors, textures and...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Theresa
Serving the Bay Area
More dates >
Showing 1 to 12 out of 237 results
OTHER EXPERIENCES in the Bay Area
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.