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.
Covid-19 Safety Precautions
Safety During Covid-19: Look for the following indicators of what precautions your chef will take for your experience. You can book most in-person experiences as private events for an additional fee. Alternatively, check out the fully interactive Online Experiences on Cozymeal!
- Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
- Social Distancing Friendly
- Chef Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Oyster Shucking 101
$100
Cooking Class
$100
The world of fresh shellfish can be your oyster once you've learned proper shucking skills. In this hands-on class, Chef Michael will instruct on the proper procedure of shucking an oyster. But he doesn't stop there. Embark on a shellfish extravaganza as you also learn how to perfectly poach shrimp and how to make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael
San Francisco (South of Market)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Basic Sausage Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Chef Michael instructs on the basic tools, skills, and techniques to make sausage at home. In this hands-on class, you will learn the science of sausage making and work together with the instruction of Chef Michael to make sausages from scratch. You will showcase your creations in the form of a four-course meal that...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael
San Francisco (South of Market)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Brunch Master
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Chef Caleb will coach you in making classic brunch favorites like eggs hollandaise, bacon and biscuits. If you love brunch, this is the cooking class for you. Chef Caleb has created a fun and engaging class for those interested in perfecting a favorite meal that combines breakfast and lunch.
Chef Caleb will walk...
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Verified Chef
Chef Caleb
San Francisco (Mission)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Seasonal Spanish Fare
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn Chef Marlene’s secrets to a perfect four course paella meal. Feast on fresh Spanish fare with a traditional four course paella dinner. Chef Marlene adds an inventive flair to classic Spanish dishes to enhance traditional flavors with exciting new ingredients.
The menu begins with a peppery rocket salad...
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Verified Chef
Chef Marlène
San Francisco
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Master Homemade Dips, Pickles, and Jams
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create fresh dips, pickles, and tantalizing jams. Say goodbye to supermarket dips, pickles, and jams now that you’re in the capable hands of Chef Marlene, an experienced French chef with a passion for handmade foods. Learn her secrets to luscious dips full of fresh ingredients, vibrant homemade pickles, and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Marlène
Serving the Bay Area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Team Building Activity
Master Italian Classics
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Learn the secrets to classic Italian cooking with Chef Joni while bonding with your teammes. Master the art of Italian cooking as you and your team learn how to craft a classic Italian meal. Let Chef Joni guide you through the intricacies of authentic Italian cooking. She’s cooked alongside the locals in Rome,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Joni
Sunnyvale (Snail)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
French Crêpes for Mother's Day
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Indulge in an elegant French brunch to celebrate Mother's Day! Learn the secrets to making light and luxurious crêpes and traditional pain perdu in this fabulously French cooking class perfect for Mother's Day!
You'll create sweet and savory versions of crêpes with the same smooth batter, including a ham and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Marlène
San Francisco (South of Market)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
A Picnic!
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Cook an idyllic outdoor tapas menu, perfect for elegant picnic meals! Pack up your picnic basket with festive handheld bites perfect for an outdoor concert, a trip to the park, or an elegant night of appetizers al fresco. Chef Anja’s culinary aesthetic is French Californian, combining the sophistication and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Anja
San Francisco
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Traditional East and West African Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover how to make dynamic East and West African cuisine from a native. If you’re searching for a way to spice up your culinary routine, this enticing cooking class led by Chef Afia is an excellent choice. A native of Ghana, Chef Afia, will show you how to make healthful, exotic food with flavor that sings....
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Verified Chef
Chef Afia
San Francisco (North Beach)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Nourishing Easter Feast
$115
Cooking Class
$115
A wholesome and delicious menu to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring. Learn new techniques for spring staples with Chef Anja in this delightfully delicious and informative cooking class! She'll guide you in creating a vibrant and healthy dinner that's sure to please any palate.
Each course includes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Anja
Serving the Bay Area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Cooking With Inedibles
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to reduce waste and energize your culinary creativity with Chef Anja. Many cooks don’t think twice before tossing ‘extras’ like cheese rinds, stems, and leaves. In this class, Chef Anja will open your mind to the many uses for ingredients that are often relegated to the waste bin.
This class will...
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Verified Chef
Chef Anja
Serving the Bay Area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Seasonal Jams and Jellies
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn tips and tricks for making homemade seasonal jams, preserves, and jellies from a top chef. Experienced in the art of preserving fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, Chef Kelly loves sharing her wealth of knowledge with students and teaching them fail proof techniques to endeavor into preservation at...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kelly
San Francisco (Haight)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.