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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CHEF’S PLACE
Sea and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make a gourmet surf & turf menu from scratch. During this engaging cooking class, you and your partner will pair the best flavors of the sea with the best flavors of the land, making a delicious menu. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you different cooking techniques and flavor pairing to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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.
Chef Elham will begin...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Steak and Seafood Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to recreate the flavors of land and sea. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class shares techniques for preparing surf and turf as a team. Use fresh ingredients as you practice cleaning, slicing and grilling steak and seafood. Master grilling a juicy steak and forming crab cakes from scratch. Dessert is a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Sardinian Gnocchi
$145
Cooking Class
$145
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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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.
To start, Chef Parsati...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Smoky Filet Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan the perfect date night menu by joining fun and interactive cooking sessions. Embark on a romantic journey with this cooking class focused on the art of preparing a premium filet. Join a gourmet chef to learn how to season and cook a filet. Practice charring fresh tomatoes and bell peppers for a rich sauce and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Rustic Italian Meatball Supper
$145
Cooking Class
$145
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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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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Summer Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbibe the sun-soaked flavors of France in this intimate date night class. Why book a table at your local French restaurant when you could learn the secrets to your favorite recipes in this romantic cooking class? With help from a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will learn to rustle up a menu of bistro...
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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.
Chef Parsati will teach you how to make...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Tuscan Twilight Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your culinary companion away to Italy for the evening without even packing a bag. Couples who share a love of Italian cuisine are sure to have a blast together in this romantic and hands-on cooking class. Together, with a renowned chef guiding you, you’ll unlock the time-honored techniques required to make a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Culinary Luxury - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away to France in this intimate and immersive cooking class. With a renowned chef leading the way, this cooking class offers you and your favorite foodie the chance to learn the finer points of French gastronomy. The menu includes bistro favorites like pan-roasted chicken with fine herbs and...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.