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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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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Flavors of Thailand
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
Cook through a...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Fresh Stuffed Pasta
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn vital cooking skills while enjoying a delightful meal of fresh pasta. Chef Daniel designed this cooking class to be both culinarily pleasing and comprehensive in covering kitchen fundamentals. Experienced in a diverse range of cuisines, Chef Daniel is a true expert in combining flavor profiles and designing...
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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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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Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the fun of making your own pasta from scratch. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class is a wonderful way to discover new skills and culinary techniques. Learn how to mix water and flour into fresh pasta dough that you'll shape into two types of pasta noodles. Simmer savor sauces and create a fresh and light...
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Handcrafted Italian Meal
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to craft flavorful Italian dishes from scratch. Dive into the wonderful world of Italian cuisine in this fun and immersive cooking class. Led by the expert Chef Karen, you will master the art of cooking homemade Italian food from scratch. Learn how to make crispy arancini filled with a roasted tomato...
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Vegan Pizza Creations
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover healthy, fresh ingredients to revamp your favorite vegan pizzas. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to make extraordinary vegan mozzarella bocconcini, vegan mascarpone and vegan ricotta. These plant-based cheeses are perfect for pizzas and versatile enough for dishes like Caprese salad, taking...
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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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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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Casual Italian Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add new flavors to your weekday lineup by exploring Italian recipes. Join a gourmet chef for this cooking class focused on the flavors and fragrances of rustic Italian cuisine. Learn step-by-step techniques for preparing Tuscan chicken under a brick. Master the skill of simmering a perfect risotto and tossing a bright...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Baking Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your baking skills and learn how to make exquisite classics from scratch. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the tricks to bake classic desserts. Chef Karen will guide you into manipulating fresh ingredients to create sweet masterpieces.
You'll begin with a delectable savory appetizer of loaded...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Bay Area
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Saffron-Infused Gulf Prawn Risotto
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Join Chef James as he teaches you his masterful methods to creating the perfect risotto. Learn how to handcraft one of Italy’s most famous dishes: classic risotto. Chef James is a master of Italian cooking with years of experience that he’s ready to pass on to you for use in your own kitchen.
A selection of...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Let Chef Parsati be your expert guide through delicious, authentic dumplings that are also gluten-free. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience that everyone can enjoy in this practical cooking class centered around gluten-free dumplings. Led by Chef Parsati, an experienced culinary instructor with a passion for...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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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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