Beginner Cooking Classes in San Francisco, CA

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You may think that everybody else knows how to cook, but they’re really just channeling the cooks they learned from. So come learn from the best! Professional chefs are experienced teachers who know how to translate the wisdom of great restaurants to your home. Beginner cooking classes are the perfect way to take the reins in the kitchen; sign up and boost your culinary confidence!

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San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 2 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 3 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 4 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 5 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 6 slide
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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
4.8
111 Reviews
Serving the San Francisco area
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.8
186 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 10:00AM & other times
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San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales 2 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales 3 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales 4 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales 5 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: The Art of Homemade Tamales 6 slide
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The Art of Homemade Tamales

$129
Cooking Class
$129
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
4.8
111 Reviews
Serving the San Francisco area
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 12:00PM & other times
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San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 2 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 3 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 4 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 5 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 6 slide
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Christmas

Signature Tastes of Asia

$129
Cooking Class
$129
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. Start...
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Chef Karen
4.8
111 Reviews
Serving the San Francisco area
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 12:00PM & other times
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San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 2 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 3 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 4 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 5 slide San Francisco Cooking Class: Artisan Pizza 101 6 slide
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New Year

Artisan Pizza 101

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the techniques to making perfect pizza that you'll love to recreate again and again. Get a group together for an evening of creativity and learning, with handcrafted pizza as the reward. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will first guide you in kneading fresh dough before baking it to crispy...
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Chef Karen
4.8
111 Reviews
Serving the San Francisco area
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-12

Authentic Flavors of India

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
333 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, Oct 29th at 11:45AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Mastery of Spanish Fare 6 slide
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The Mastery of Spanish Fare

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch. First,...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Wed, Oct 29th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor 6 slide
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Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall with homemade donuts, soufflé and sweet seasonal ice cream. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in the Bay Area. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Andrea or a talented resident chef will...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 10:00AM
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-12

Classic Fare From Asia

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Infuse bold flavors into these East Asian favorites to create elevated classics. Learn how to craft the vibrant flavors of East Asia in this interactive team building cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your group through a savory and spicy menu of handcrafted favorites. First, learn how to roll onigiri shapes...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
333 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Wed, Oct 29th at 11:45AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Latin Classics 6 slide
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Signature Latin Classics

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of featuring elevated Latin dishes made from authentic ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make delightful dishes with a Latin flair. Your expert chef will guide you through honing new cooking techniques and heightening your kitchen skills. First, hand-make creamy...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Wed, Oct 29th at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal 6 slide
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Create an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joy of making classic Mexican comfort food from scratch. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also prepare...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Oct 30th at 1:00PM
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