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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Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Parisian Elegance - Date Night 6 slide
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Parisian Elegance - Date Night

$99
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$99
Capture the romance of Parisian dining with a handcrafted French menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you'll create cherished memories while preparing an elegant French feast with your special someone. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to sear scallops to pair with fragrant beurre blanc and layer tender...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sun, May 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 6 slide
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Traditional Korean Cuisine

$125
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$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
5.0
26 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Sat, May 17th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Savoring Southeast Asia 6 slide
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Savoring Southeast Asia

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refreshing recipes filled with authentic Asian flavor make this menu special. Spend some time learning about the culinary heritage of Vietnam with this informative cooking class. With a legendary local chef leading the charge, you'll walk step-by-step through lessons in spring shrimp rolls, grilled chicken flavored...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Mon, May 12th at 4:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 6 slide
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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...
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Chef Polly
5.0
26 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Sat, Jul 12th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fabulously French 6 slide
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Fabulously French

$99
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$99
You can never have too much French fare in your home dining plans! Add European character to your dining options with a cooking class that brings France's finest flavors into focus. Every dish in this expert-led session is a love note to Paris, from the juicy strip steak topped with mustard sauce to the green bean...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Tue, May 13th at 4:00PM & other times
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Fresh From the Hearth

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prove your baking skills with an array of humble yet hearty bakes. The soothing nature of simple bread turns this easy-going cooking class into a celebration of comfort food classics. With lessons in loaves like classic white, sweet and spicy cinnamon raisin and whole wheat country with olives and rosemary, your...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 10:00AM & other times
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The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand

$99
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$99
Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Pie Creations 6 slide
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Traditional Pie Creations

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your usual baking selections a rustic shake up. Rich, hearty flavors fill the handcrafted pies in a cooking class where rustic charm rules. Learn to make a flawless expert level-crust courtesy of your talented instructor before turning it into sweet and savory galettes, tasty cinnamon apple hand pies and a batch...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, May 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Forever Flavors From China 6 slide
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Forever Flavors From China

$99
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$99
These tasty dishes represent some of the most popular creations in Chinese cuisine. Do some dim sum dining by learning to create signature Chinese recipes in a cooking class that celebrates regional flavor. Discover authentic methods for preparing hot and sour soup, handcrafted scallion pancakes, chicken in honey...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, May 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons 6 slide
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Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the mother figure in your life by baking a festive batch of flavorful macarons. Celebrate Mother's Day by baking a delicious batch of delicate, delicious macarons! A gourmet chef instructor will help guide this hands-on Mother's Day experience, teaching you how to do everything from mixing the dough to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 9:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Forward Greek Feast 6 slide
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Plant-Forward Greek Feast

$99
Cooking Class
$99
These Blue Zone favorites help you redefine healthy eating. Essential Greek dishes take on a decidedly refreshing personality thanks to a cooking class highlighting Mediterranean vegetarian fare. Follow along as your esteemed instructor leads you through lessons in crispy falafel, soothing Greek salad made from...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 1:00PM & other times
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Japanese Bistro Table - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourselves to an evening of deluxe culinary enchantment. The fantastic fusion dishes in this date night cooking class showcase the best of Japanese cuisine prepared in fine bistro fashion. Creations like seared salmon with honey miso butter, refreshing California rolls and light and crispy vegetable tempura...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
45 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 4:00PM & other times
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