Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Best Cooking Classes in Bay Area for your next culinary journey

What better way to discover what The Bay has to offer curious culinary enthusiasts than by signing up for one of the delicious cooking classes in the Bay Area? From East Bay, Marin County and San Francisco to San Jose and South Bay & Peninsula, if you’re hoping to level up your kitchen game, you’re sure to find culinary classes in the Bay Area nearby to choose from. All are guided by renowned local chefs with more than a decade’s experience at the height of their industry to the table. That means that whether you want to learn to roll fresh sushi or authentic Italian pasta, there’s no one better qualified to teach you. Sounds good? Then sign up for cooking courses in the Bay Area today!
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Understand Key Chocolate Dessert
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joy of working with rich, velvety chocolate. Treat your sweet tooth in this indulgent chocolate cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to craft chocolate espresso truffles infused with amaretto, dip crisp honeycomb in glossy melted chocolate and whip up a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Delicious Diwali Fare
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Celebrate a beloved holiday with handmade creations filled with traditional flavor. India’s biggest holiday inspires this cooking class and its festive, holiday-ready meal. Chef Rajeswari leads a joyful, hands-on session that blends food, culture and celebration.
Begin by setting the scene with Diwali traditions...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE
New York Style Pizza
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Join Chef Daniel and learn the art of creating the perfect New York slice. Just because you’re in the Bay Area doesn’t mean you can’t experience a New York quality pizza. In this class, Chef Daniel will teach you the skills you need to whip up a flawless pie that would impress even a lifelong Brooklynite.
The...
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Perfecting Sushi Rolls
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to make a variety of seafood sushi from scratch in this hands-on class. You don't have to be a master in the kitchen to create homemade sushi rolls. In this guided sushi-making class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to make your own nigiri and seafood rolls completely from scratch.
Start by cooking...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Vegetarian Japanese Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to recreate vegetarian versions of Japanese classics with Chef Parsati. Get the full izakaya experience with this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn techniques like sushi rolling and stir-frying using fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients.
Begin with a starter of Japanese spiced...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Christmas
Classic Italian With Modern Influences
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy creating a gourmet Italian feast with Chef Dirk. In this hands-on class, Chef Dirk will teach you everything you need to know to create an elegant, gourmet Italian four-course feast that fuses classic and modern gastronomy. You'll even learn how to classically set a spectacular dinner table in the fashion of a...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Traditional Pork Dumpling Masterclass
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Join Chef Edmund for a cooking class and dinner party celebrating the art of dumpling making. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting dumplings from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Edmund. He will guide you as you prepare wrappers with a succulent pork filling from scratch and practice a variety of folding...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Korean Food Essentials
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore the essentials of Korean cuisine starting with foundational pantry items. A world-class Chef Polly will guide you through authentic recipes and techniques to craft a vibrant meal from scratch using iconic...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Experience Southern Comfort at Its Finest
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook up classic Southern comfort food with rich flavor and hearty vibes. Dig into feel-good favorites in this comfort cooking class in the Bay Area with Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs. You’ll learn how to make chicken-fried steak with savory red eye gravy, crisp broccoli seasoned with lemon and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cozy Homemade Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up watermelon salad, eggs Benedict and yogurt parfaits bursting with fresh flavors. This cooking class will show you the wonders of making a brunch menu ideal for any event or for satisfying hungry late risers. A passionate five-star chef will guide you in making a high-quality brunch at home with useful kitchen...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Authentic South Indian Brunch
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master the art of a South Indian brunch featuring medhu vada, dosas and chutneys. Master the flavors of a traditional South Indian brunch in this hands-on cooking class featuring medhu vada, assorted dosas, colorful chutneys and rava kesari. Guided by a top-rated Chef Rajeswari, you’ll gain culinary techniques,...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Master the art of crafting dumplings in this immersive lesson with Chef Edmund. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare dumplings by hand from wrappers and fillings to a variety of folding techniques. Taste soy sauces from across Asia to explore the essential element of umami, then apply your...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
06/17/2025
From chopping and mixing to sautéing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blast—every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like we’d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences I’ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65—my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!
03/27/2025
02/28/2025
Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)
01/20/2025
Such a fun night! Chef Eddie was an amazing teacher, giving detailed instructions plus individual feedback and recommendations to everyone who attended. He also taught us a ton about soy sauces and how to mix different ingredients together to make the perfect dumpling dipping sauce. And of course all the food was exceptionally delicious. We've already discussed looking for more Chef Eddie classes to attend in the future!

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