French Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
French food is an icon of difficult-to-learn cuisine. Every chef in culinary school learns to make the five mother sauces, and expert chefs on Cozymeal are presenting that opportunity to you. Whether you’re taking notes on the basics or re-seasoning your Le Creuset, skilled local chefs have something new to teach you. Come cook with the best French chefs in the Bay Area or schedule a private French fête.
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CHEF’S PLACE
French With a Southern Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the beloved regional creations only the south of France can provide. Southern France becomes a wonderland of culinary possibility thanks to a cooking class that brings the traditions up close and personal. Your esteemed instructor shares the secrets for crafting radish and arugula salad, sumptuous seafood...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Father's Day
Vegan French Cooking Class
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make classic French dishes with a vegan twist. Throughout this cooking class, you'll explore classic French cuisine under the guidance of a professional chef. French food isn’t normally associated with being vegan, so this unique cooking experience is perfect for those looking to explore this classic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Crêpes & Soufflés
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master two traditional French recipes during this fun, interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare both sweet and savory crêpes and soufflés using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored French culinary techniques.
Chef Elham will begin...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day
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
Father's Day
Classic Provence Bouillabaisse
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the art of creating the ultimate traditional French bouillabaisse with Chef James. If there is one dish that represents the South of France it’s bouillabaisse, and in this class you will learn the method behind making it yourself. Chef James has years of experience and is ready to share his trade secrets with...
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Verified Chef
Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bold Brasserie Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the traditions of Parisian steakhouse cuisine with this creative menu. Give yourself a leg up in the gourmet game with a cooking class that brings brasserie specialties into the picture. Indulge in an expert-led session featuring timeless French favorites like strip steak topped with whole grain mustard sauce,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Father's Day
Sophisticated French Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy creating an elegant French feast with Chef Dirk as your guide. In this hands-on class, Chef Dirk will teach you everything you need to know to create a sophisticated and impressive four-course French feast. You'll even learn how to classically set a spectacular dinner table in the fashion of a gourmet French...
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Verified Chef
Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day
Silver Platter Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the charm on your dessert tray with these stunning treats. Trendy, charming and all-around delicious, the macarons you’ll make in this cooking class are sure-fire winners on any pastry tray or dessert table. Work with a local expert to perfect your touch for handcrafted meringues and turn out two distinctly...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a trip to a romantic French café. Spend time together while learning culinary techniques in this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share essential tips for searing scallops, whisking creamy sauces and simmering a classic risotto. For a sweet ending, learn how to whip eggs and make caramel for an...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors and techniques of your favorite French desserts. Join a gourmet baker for this fun and interactive cooking class. Start by preparing a rustic apple tarte tatin with a rich caramel sauce and a buttery pastry. Learn how to perfectly whisk, fold and bake an authentic soufflé with crème anglaise. The...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Heritage Macarons: A French Patisserie Classic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the delicate secrets behind two classic macaron flavors in this hands-on French pastry lesson. Delicate, delicious and a little mysterious — French macarons are easier than you think, as you'll quickly learn in this dedicated cooking class. This immersive session, led by a seasoned chef, demystifies the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bistro Bites for Bastille Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mark Bastille Day by mastering some of France's most iconic dishes and flavors. Honor Bastille Day with a menu worthy of any Parisian bistro with this chef-led cooking class. Under your chef's guidance, you’ll quickly get into the French gourmet spirit, bringing some of the nation's favorite flavors to the table....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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.