Beginner Cooking Classes in San Francisco
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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Spectacular Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the unassuming elegance of handcrafted Italian cooking. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll explore Italy’s best ingredients and flavors in a showstopping gourmet menu. A world-class chef will teach you regional techniques for searing scallops, chopping herbs into vibrant gremolata and highlighting...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Italian Steak and Potatoes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a cozy Italian spin on the classic combination of meat and potatoes. In this hands-on cooking class, the chef draws inspiration from seasonal produce and Italian traditions to create an innovative twist on the hearty duo. Learn methods for searing tender strip steak to pair with pillowy, handcrafted gnocchi...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Time-Tested Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate vibrant Tuscan flavors with the re-imagining of a timeless duo. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover why Tuscan cuisine has withstood the test of time with its inviting flavors and approachable methods. A world-class chef teaches Italian techniques for a regional interpretation of classic surf...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Signature Moroccan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the hallmarks of Moroccan cuisine including fragrant spices and timeless methods. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover the rich legacy of Moroccan cooking with traditional techniques and regional ingredients. A dynamic blend of Spanish, French, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, Moroccan...
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Palo Alto
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Savory Korean Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sample flavorful staples of Korean cuisine. This hands-on cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South Korea from marinated beef to chewy rice cakes. Using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, an expert chef shares tips for grilling tender beef for lettuce wraps. Then, you'll learn the steps for crafting...
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Palo Alto
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Traditions of Levantine Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the ancient roots of Levantine cooking and its enduring influence on Mediterranean cuisines. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll experience flavors and methods from centuries-old cuisines. A world-class chef will teach you how to season chicken with fragrant za’atar and create vibrant sides using fresh...
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Palo Alto
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Essential European Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn bread-making fundamentals with two iconic loaves. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll get hands-on practice making Italian focaccia and classic French baguettes. An expert chef shares traditional and time-saving techniques for making these signature breads at home. As a tasty bonus, enhance your fresh...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Signature Seasonal Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the flavors of autumn with peak produce and classic techniques. This hands-on cooking class showcases the season’s best ingredients in a cozy gourmet menu. Join an expert chef for a lesson in fundamental culinary skills that will elevate your cooking any time of year. You'll learn tips for pan-roasting...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elegant Holiday Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate festive celebrations with gourmet seasonal treats. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn expert techniques for enhancing classic bakes with classic holiday flavors. A world-class chef instructor will teach you how to upgrade miniature cakes with fragrant cardamom and take a traditional pumpkin roll to...
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Palo Alto
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Classic Dim Sum Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how easy it can be to make delicious, shareable dim sum. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches traditional techniques for preparing dim sum favorites. Follow along with the chef to learn the steps for making dumplings from forming and pleating to steaming the pillowy morsels. You’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Best Beef Wellington - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal that's both comforting and modern. Take your standard weekly beef roast up a notch with a stunning Wellington presentation. Guided by a chef instructor, you will become a master of this extravagant dish. From mixing and rolling out fresh puff pastry to practicing your knife skills and making a...
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Palo Alto
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