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!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta Night With a Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take pasta night up a notch with the help of this dedicated chef-led class. This exciting cooking class adds a bold twist to your favorite pasta dishes. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll get hands-on with dishes like pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, skillet lasagna layered with herbed ricotta...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
New on Cozymeal
Biryani and South Indian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Celebrate spiced chicken dishes and cooling accompaniments to balance the menu. Chef Rajeswari is ready to turn up the heat in the kitchen as she leads you through a scrumptious South Indian-inspired cooking class packed with flavor and flair. This immersive lesson blends fiery spices, fragrant herbs and soothing...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
A Night in Spain
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Journey to España with Chef James! Gather your friends and head over to Chef James' house for one of his most exciting and popular cooking class dinners: Paella. This experience will include a series of Spanish tapas, a beautiful paella, fresh salad and dessert.
This class is interactive and Chef James is happy...
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Verified Chef
Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Global Vegan Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Parsati showcases international spices and techniques to create a vibrant vegan menu. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati teaches you how to create healthy, plant-based food enhanced with fragrant spices and flavorful dips and spreads. Draw inspiration from India and the Mediterranean to transform vegan...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Polly
Alameda
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CHEF’S PLACE
The Finer Points of Pâtisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why travel to Paris when you can learn to make your pâtisserie favorites at home?. This cooking class is all about demystifying the arts of French pâtisserie. You’ll work alongside a renowned chef to create three beautiful desserts: Paris-Brest filled with praline cream, rich chocolate truffles with a splash of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
New on Cozymeal
North Indian Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft iconic vegetarian dishes like a local from North India. Spend a flavor-filled afternoon with Chef Rajeswari as she shares her favorite vegetarian classics in this North Indian-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn timeless techniques and spice blends that transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes,...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fair Food Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why wait for the summer to enjoy your fair food favorites?. Bring a taste of your county fair home with this immersive, fun and festive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to recreate your favorite fair-day sweet treats, all of which are sure to delight your friends and family. You’ll learn the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Outdoor Italian Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your taste buds to sunny Tuscany with this Italian cooking experience. If your palate is pining for the warm climes of Italy, this cooking class is sure to curb your cravings. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn the essential skills to create a medley of Mediterranean recipes, including polenta...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mouth-Watering Milanese Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create an Italian feast for your family table. Unlock the secrets to authentic Italian cooking when you sign up for this immersive hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn to master flavors worthy of your favorite Italian trattoria, including Milanese chicken, bruschetta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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