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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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
San Jose (Edenvale)
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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
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Great for Groups of 10-20
Taylor Swift-Inspired Dishes
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to create dishes inspired by pop superstar Taylor Swift. Gather the Swifties and join Chef Roddy has he guides your crew through this Taylor Swift "Eras" tour-themed team building cooking class. By the end, you'll have learned how to make a handful of Taylor's favorite dishes and skills you can use to...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Springtime in France
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience the gourmet aura of a springtime French feast during this engaging cooking session. This hands-on cooking class transports you and your special someone to a cozy Parisian bistro. A gourmet chef instructor will help you create a meal featuring flavors inspired by spring. From fresh, seasonal vegetables to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Rustic Bread Baking Basics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to shape and bake bread properly. Learn the fundamentals of bread baking in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Chef Andrea or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes, flaky buttermilk biscuits and homemade honey...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Romantic Thai Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Spend date night learning, cooking and tasting Thai cuisine together. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook your way through Thailand in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Chef Andrea or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy French Bistro Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to execute bistro dishes with confidence and ease. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll make French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cook a Flavorful Easter Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a balanced Easter-style meal while building kitchen confidence. Bring fresh spring flavors to your table in this cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Led by Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Seasonal Spring Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring structure to a springtime menu. Bring fresh seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). With guidance from Chef Andrea or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and pretzel rolls...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Make a Relaxed Spring Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice building plates that feel fresh and well-rounded. Bring bold spring flavors to the table in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Chef Andrea or a resident chef will guide you through yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini, tabbouleh and pound cake...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Make a Wholesome 40-Clove Garlic Chicken
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook an impressive dinner while keeping the workflow smooth. Create a simple but elevated menu in this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). Chef Andrea or a resident chef will guide you through chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade, green beans with lemon and capers and chocolate...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Make a Gourmet East Coast Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Prepare a delicious brunch spread with East Coast inspiration cooking. Upgrade your weekend plans with this interactive cooking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area) focused on East Coast brunch favorites. Chef Andrea or a resident chef will guide you through crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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