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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Mother's Day Favorite
Cozy Homemade Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up watermelon salad, eggs Benedict and yogurt parfaits bursting with fresh flavors. This cooking class will show you the wonders of making a brunch menu ideal for any event or for satisfying hungry late risers. A passionate five-star chef will guide you in making a high-quality brunch at home with useful kitchen...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Mother's Day Favorite
The Art of Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of iconic Italian flavors made from fresh and authentic ingredients. In this Italian-themed cooking class, you'll learn to make handcrafted pasta like a professional. Your expert chef will guide you through each step from mixing dough to perfectly plating dishes.
Begin by making a classic Caesar salad...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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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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Make a Festive American Meal - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up homemade comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
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
Serving the San Jose area
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Cook a Flavorful Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Escape the routine with a Parisian-style date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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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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Knife Skills Mastery Class
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Discover the essentials of knife mastery, empowering you to become more confident in the kitchen. During this interactive cooking class, you'll focus on exploring the professional techniques of using the knife. Being one of the most fundamental tools, an expert chef will each you different cutting methods to get the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Spring in the French Kitchen
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master seasonal French culinary techniques in this cooking class. Bring Parisian spring flavors to life in this fun cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Guided by Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon with white wine sauce, grilled asparagus with herb butter and sweet pea soufflés, finishing...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Festive Paella for Beginners
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a bold paella in this cooking class. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Taco and Tortilla Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Prepare lively Mexican favorites in this Cinco de Mayo cooking class. Bring Cinco de Mayo flavors to life in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll grill carne asada, blacken fish for tacos and press fresh corn tortillas. You’ll also...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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