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: The Art of Italian Desserts Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Italian Desserts 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Italian Desserts 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Italian Desserts 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Italian Desserts 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Italian Desserts 6 slide
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The Art of Italian Desserts

$99
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$99
These fantastic sweets are destined to become a fixture on your dessert table. There's always room for dessert when it's the trio of Italian classics in this exciting cooking class. From classic cannoli filled with orange-infused ricotta to tender pear crostata topped with homemade whipped cream to gelato lusciously...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Feb 13th at 10:00AM & other times
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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...
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Chef Karen
4.8
86 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 14th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 6 slide
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Authentic Chinese Fare

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare unique and traditional Chinese meals. Experience authentic cuisine in this Chinese cooking class with Chef Wen. Discover how to pair traditional ingredients with savory flavors to create custom dishes that you'll want to prepare at home time and time again. Learn how to prepare...
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Chef Wen
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 14th at 2:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 6 slide
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Mexican Fiesta for Kids

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will craft mouth-watering Mexican favorites for a feast that's sure to be a party. Little chefs will have fun creating a Mexican-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your kids through four recipes that are perfect for any occasion from birthdays to family gatherings. They'll...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
311 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Mon, Feb 17th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 6 slide
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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...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.4
37 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Mon, Feb 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Risotto Demystified 6 slide
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Risotto Demystified

$135
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$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
484 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Thu, Feb 20th at 6:00PM & 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
25 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Sun, Feb 23rd at 11:00AM & other times
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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
58 Reviews
San Jose (Northside)
Next Date: Sun, Feb 23rd at 11:30AM & other times
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American Classics With a Vegan Twist

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Make your favorite American dishes using plant-based ingredients. See how delicious vegan cuisine can be in this immersive cooking class. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make your favorite American meals vegan. First, make spicy cauliflower buffalo bites and a vegan ranch dressing for dipping. Fry up zucchini...
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Chef Maggie
5.0
18 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Apr 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Homemade Pasta Finesse

$99
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$99
Take your love of traditional Italian dining into a savory new realm. The pasta prep you'll practice in this engaging cooking class is a custom handed down through generations. Follow along as your gifted chef instructor shows you how to make the perfect pasta dough and transform it into egg-filled ravioli in truffle...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Feb 13th at 1:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 6 slide
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Signature Tastes of Asia

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish. Start...
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Chef Karen
4.8
86 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 14th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 6 slide
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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
5.0
311 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Mon, Feb 17th at 11:00AM & other times
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