Beginner Cooking Classes in East Bay
East Bay professional chefs love teaching beginner cooking classes! Everyone started somewhere, and these expert chefs are happiest working with newcomers in the kitchen. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional chef! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let this opportunity springboard your first dive into cooking.
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Classic Korean Banchan
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). Learn how to make classic Korean banchan in this engaging cooking class. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, learn to make the famous Korean napa kimchi from scratch. Then delve into the many...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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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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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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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 TRAVELS TO YOU
Flavors of Thailand
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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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Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the East Bay area
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A Night in Spain
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Journey to España with Chef James! Gather your friends and head over to Chef James' house for one of his most exciting and popular cooking class dinners: Paella. This experience will include a series of Spanish tapas, a beautiful paella, fresh salad and dessert.
This class is interactive and Chef James is happy...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Art of Homemade Tamales
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
Serving the East Bay area
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Biryani and South Indian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Celebrate spiced chicken dishes and cooling accompaniments to balance the menu. Chef Rajeswari is ready to turn up the heat in the kitchen as she leads you through a scrumptious South Indian-inspired cooking class packed with flavor and flair. This immersive lesson blends fiery spices, fragrant herbs and soothing...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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Traditional Korean Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore Korean cuisine through an eclectic menu of traditional dishes. A world-class chef will guide you through the recipes and techniques to craft a delicious meal from scratch. To begin, learn to make mung...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Signature Tastes of Asia
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish.
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Chef Karen
Serving the East Bay area
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North Indian Vegetarian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Craft iconic vegetarian dishes like a local from North India. Spend a flavor-filled afternoon with Chef Rajeswari as she shares her favorite vegetarian classics in this North Indian-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn timeless techniques and spice blends that transform simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes,...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Classic Indian comfort dishes come to life as Chef Rajeswari guides you in the kitchen. In this energetic and flavorful cooking class, Chef Rajeswari, whose roots remain deeply planted in India despite the distance, welcomes you into her spice-filled kitchen. You’ll explore an enticing regional menu inspired by the...
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Chef Rajeswari
Union City
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.