Gourmet Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Indulge in your fanciest culinary cravings. What dish have you always wanted but never ordered? What foods have you always dreamed of learning to make? Gourmet dining is more accessible than you might think, even in your very own kitchen. An expert local chef will break down even the most complicated dishes into accessible, enjoyable creations that all skill levels can tackle. Book a gourmet cooking class today and impress future dinner guests for years to come.
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Steak Dinner Extraordinaire - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Become a connoisseur of steakhouse dining with this couples-friendly session. Supreme steak dining is the menu of the hour in this romantic cooking class for couples to share. Let your entertaining host instructor demonstrate gourmet methods for making your own cast iron seared steak in red wine sauce, twice-baked...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Sardinian Gnocchi
$165
Cooking Class
$165
Create a signature gnocchi recipe from Sardinia with Chef James. If you are already familiar with Italian gnocchi, then you will love Chef James’ gnocchetti sardi. Unlike conventional gnocchi, Sardinian gnocchetti contains no potato, and is made with semolina flour. Chef James’ passion for cooking is well-paired...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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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.
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Gourmet Mediterranean Desserts From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make a Mediterranean sweets trio in a hands-on experience. Build confidence with traditional dessert techniques in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll prepare baklava, tiramisu and Basque cheesecake while learning how to balance...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Rustic Italian Meatball Supper
$155
Cooking Class
$155
Learn Chef James’ secrets to creating polpettini fit for dinner at Nonna’s. This hands-on cooking class will teach you Chef James’ flawless method for creating perfect meatballs and a phenomenal multi-course meal to accompany it. Chef James is passionate and enthusiastic with a love for Italian cuisine and an...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Italian Fare - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Embrace a romantic escapade in Tuscany. Be whisked away to the romantic Italian countryside in this Tuscany-inspired cooking class. Learn to cook the food of lovers in this hands-on engaging cooking class taught by a top-notch professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen as a team such as sauteeing fragrant...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Indian Grilling 101
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a vibrant spread of authentic Indian fare over an open flame with Chef Parsati. Join Chef Parsati as you explore traditional recipes of India while sharpening your grilling skills. Across four courses, you'll get interactive hands-on experience using fresh and exotic ingredients.
Begin by preparing three...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Feast From Little Italy
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Share in the dining delights of the old neighborhood. Family-style dining with a nod to the old neighborhood is on the menu in this Italian cooking class. Your eager instructor shares the methods for preparing authentic chicken parmesan dressed in fresh tomato sauce, handcrafted fettuccine robed in creamy pesto and a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Enjoy colorful seasonal vegetables mixed with Indian flair in this healthy feast of Indian dishes. Seasonal vegetables take on an Indian flair in this flavorful, healthy Indian food cooking class where you'll use high-quality ingredients and learn smart cooking techniques.
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Vibrant Hibachi Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore a hibachi-style menu in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Guided by Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza, a crisp ginger-dressed salad and ginger crème brûlée, plus a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy Classics From France
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create a French spring meal in this guided hands-on cooking experience. Explore springtime French flavors in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare a seasonal salad with mustard vinaigrette, bake a savory tarte Tatin...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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