Cooking Classes in Sonoma
Best Cooking Classes in Sonoma for your next culinary journey
Good wine deserves great food, which is why you’ll find a host of incredible cooking classes in Sonoma to choose from. Known as the Wine Country Capital, the city’s dining scene is unsurprisingly upscale, and the selection of available culinary courses in Sonoma reflects this. Whether you’re exploring Sonoma Plaza outlying culinary spots like Kenwood and Glen Ellen, you’ll find classes offering everything from fresh Tuscan fare to authentic French cuisine. Each class is led by a friendly local chef, who’ll pace the class perfectly and provide you with every opportunity to learn exciting new skills. In other words, if you’re visiting wine country and are ready to level-up your cooking, be sure to book a cooking class in Sonoma.
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Cuisine
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Help your child practice cooking while exploring global traditions in this cooking series. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Santa Rosa for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked potato...
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Chef Tina or Resident Chef
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Fine French Feasting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your home dining possibilities become haute cuisine with these easy dishes. Enhance your usual recipes with the delicious bistro beauties featured in this fun cooking class. Learn to make succulent steak au poivre topped with brandy and mustard sauce, create a French vinaigrette to top your green salad and make dark...
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Chef Tina or Resident Chef
Santa Rosa
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Hands-On Heat Control Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the best ways to use heat for better flavor. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Santa Rosa. Guided by Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached egg and cinnamon ice...
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Timeless Mediterranean Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn Mediterranean dessert basics in a hands-on class. Build confidence with traditional dessert techniques in this interactive cooking class in Santa Rosa. With guidance from Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll prepare baklava, tiramisu and Basque cheesecake while learning how to balance sweetness, texture and...
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Santa Rosa
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Cook an Elegant Thai Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring bold flavors and shared moments to date night with Thai cooking. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook your way through Thailand in this interactive cooking class in Santa Rosa. Chef Tina or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Classic Thai Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice from-scratch cooking inspired by Thai cuisine. Bring Thai street food energy to your kitchen in this interactive cooking class in Santa Rosa. Chef Tina or a resident chef will guide you through steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles, lemongrass shrimp soup and Thai tea....
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Santa Rosa
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Simply Rustic Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get fired up with incredible handmade bread filled with hearty flavor. This cooking class provides the perfect pressure-free environment to add new bakes to your bread selections. With hearty roasted vegetable focaccia and rustic ciabatta on the menu, plus a homemade herb butter to flavor them with, your first-rate...
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Chef Tina or Resident Chef
Santa Rosa
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Elegance of French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create a delightful spring-inspired French meal at home. Discover the essence of Parisian dining this season with a hands-on French cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey, learning to recreate classic French dishes, from sizzling asparagus to a decadent goat cheese soufflé. The grand finale? The...
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Chef Tina or Resident Chef
Santa Rosa
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Perfect French Macarons From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Develop your pastry confidence with French macarons. Learn precision pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Santa Rosa. Make classic French macarons and fill them with cassis buttercream and lemon curd, plus dark chocolate ganache finished with toasted pistachios. Chef Tina or a resident chef will guide...
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Create Rustic Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a pasta-making session focused on three variations in this hands-on cooking class. Cook your way through three classic pasta styles in this fun cooking class in Santa Rosa. Guided by Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemony spaghettini, hearty orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe and rigatoni...
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Seasonal Spring Baking Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice dough-handling techniques in a baking-focused environment. Build confidence with classic spring baking in this cooking class in Santa Rosa. Led by Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll prepare hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll develop real skills like dough...
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Traditional Dim Sum Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how dim sum is made through guided, practical cooking. Experience the fun of dim sum in this hands-on cooking class in Santa Rosa, plus take home a Dim Sum at Home Kit. With guidance from Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll make pork and shiitake dumplings (siu mai), Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Sonoma
How much do cooking classes in Sonoma cost?
Wine Country is a culinary paradise, offering a wide variety of cooking lessons that embrace the region's rich food culture and local ingredients. These hands-on experiences start at $59 per person and can exceed $100. The final cost is determined by the group size and cooking lessons selected. You’ll find detailed information about the menu, class duration, cost, and the chef’s expertise available on each course page. If you have any questions, please contact the concierge team to assist with bookings.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Explore the exceptional cooking courses taught in your area, designed for every skill level, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chef looking to enhance your techniques. Led by expert chefs, these hands-on classes offer a fully immersive experience that will reignite your love for cooking and introduce you to new, exciting recipes. Celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or work promotions with an interactive culinary experience. Classes designed for singles, couples, and corporate team-building provide a fun way to bond and connect. For young aspiring chefs, kid-friendly and family-fun cooking classes create a safe and inspiring space for creativity to thrive, making cooking a delightful family activity.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Take your cooking to the next level with cooking experiences led by expert chefs who make learning fun. In each hands-on class, you’ll receive a brief introduction to essential culinary techniques before diving into cooking in small groups. Together, you’ll slice, braise, and flambé a multi-course menu, exploring everything from homemade pasta to perfectly balanced sushi rolls. After the meal is plated, it’s time to sit down with your fellow chefs and enjoy the delicious results. Whether you’re taking a singles class, there for date night, or with friends, these cooking experiences offer a memorable way to develop new skills and enjoy great food together.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Sonoma's dynamic food scene offers an array of cooking classes led by world-class chefs, making it the perfect destination to enhance your culinary skills. Dive into the best cooking classes in Italian, French, and contemporary American dishes, where you'll master techniques like braising, searing, and roasting, all while utilizing the finest local ingredients. Perfect your craft by making fresh pasta from scratch, rolling sushi, or baking rustic focaccia. Learn the secrets behind Wit and Wisdom’s duck fat potatoes and pan-seared seabass, or bring the family for a fun cooking session to create whimsical meatloaf cupcakes. Whether you're refining your skills or looking for a unique experience, there’s something to inspire you.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Tired of making the same recipes each week? Culinary classes are the perfect opportunity to enhance your meals and unlock new cooking skills. Whether you’re mastering the art of homemade pasta or perfecting sushi, you’ll gain hands-on experience with expert chefs guiding you through global cuisines, from Italian to Asian and seafood specialties. These intimate classes aren’t just about cooking. They’re about creating memories, meeting new people, reconnecting with friends, or bonding with coworkers in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. With each class, you’ll walk away with new recipes and the confidence to recreate restaurant-quality dishes that will impress everyone at your table.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Nestled in Wine Country, Sonoma’s proximity to the ocean ensures an abundance of locally sourced ingredients for the region’s top cooking classes. Led by world-class chefs, classes explore a variety of global cuisines, including Italian, French, and Asian. Specialty courses focus on mastering traditional techniques like pasta and sushi making, with a unique Californian twist, crafting homemade cavatappi with grilled zucchini and herbed ricotta – perfect for date night. Family-fun classes delight kids as they whip up their favorite Chinese takeout or yummy meatloaf cupcakes. Explore Spanish flavors with smoky paprika in authentic paella and tapas, ideal for a cocktail party. From chicken teriyaki to French soufflés, where do you want to begin?
Where do the classes take place?
An exciting culinary experience is around the corner whether you live Downtown, are vacationing in Boyes Hot Springs, or work near Agua Caliente. Cooking courses near you are held at the chef’s place, a premium venue that provides all of the cookware required for your multi-course menu. Each class page provides detailed information about the chef, including a map of where the class is located. Prefer to stay home? Book a private chef experience, and the chef will come to you. They will take care of everything, from sourcing the freshest local ingredients to cleaning up afterward, ensuring a memorable and delicious meal in the comfort of your kitchen.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Sonoma
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.