Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare a menu of fast weeknight meals that are furiously delicious! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare four dinner entrées using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques.
Chef Elham will begin by teaching you the basics of how to...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Pasta Night With a Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take pasta night up a notch with the help of this dedicated chef-led class. This exciting cooking class adds a bold twist to your favorite pasta dishes. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll get hands-on with dishes like pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, skillet lasagna layered with herbed ricotta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Finer Points of Pâtisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why travel to Paris when you can learn to make your pâtisserie favorites at home?. This cooking class is all about demystifying the arts of French pâtisserie. You’ll work alongside a renowned chef to create three beautiful desserts: Paris-Brest filled with praline cream, rich chocolate truffles with a splash of...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Artisan Pizza 101
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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
Serving the San Jose area
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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
Campbell
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Sun-Soaked Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add some sunshine to your home cooking with this hands-on cooking class. This cooking class is proof that learning to cook with the seasons is easier than you might think! Under the guidance of an expert chef, you’ll learn essential summer cooking skills and employ them as you draw on the season’s most delicious...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
To start, Chef Parsati...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Fair Food Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why wait for the summer to enjoy your fair food favorites?. Bring a taste of your county fair home with this immersive, fun and festive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to recreate your favorite fair-day sweet treats, all of which are sure to delight your friends and family. You’ll learn the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Outdoor Italian Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your taste buds to sunny Tuscany with this Italian cooking experience. If your palate is pining for the warm climes of Italy, this cooking class is sure to curb your cravings. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn the essential skills to create a medley of Mediterranean recipes, including polenta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Mouth-Watering Milanese Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create an Italian feast for your family table. Unlock the secrets to authentic Italian cooking when you sign up for this immersive hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn to master flavors worthy of your favorite Italian trattoria, including Milanese chicken, bruschetta...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Summer Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbibe the sun-soaked flavors of France in this intimate date night class. Why book a table at your local French restaurant when you could learn the secrets to your favorite recipes in this romantic cooking class? With help from a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will learn to rustle up a menu of bistro...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Scratch-Made Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the bakery for your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class explores the art of homemade croissant creation. Learn how to properly mix and laminate dough that will be shaped into crescents of golden goodness. Fill with sweet and savory ingredients for a delightful batch of bakery treats....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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.