Beginner Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula

Blossom from a beginner into a culinary expert when you train with knowledgeable, skilled local chefs at beginner cooking classes in South Bay and Peninsula. The warm, convivial cooking school atmosphere is the perfect place to pick up new cooking skills and techniques. Learn how to master simple, elegant recipes and create a luscious array of dishes under the tutelage of skilled chefs and culinary instructors. Prepare to elevate your cooking skills and begin to build your culinary repertoire when you book a class today.
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CHEF’S PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Vegan Currito Bowl
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to to craft mouth-watering Mexican and Indian favorites for a vegan feast that's sure to be a party. Explore bold, plant-based Mexican snd Indian fusion flavors in this vibrant hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Parsati and learn how to prepare a colorful menu infused with spices and global flair using all vegan...
Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Prime Pairings - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Level up your date night with this NYC steakhouse-style culinary lesson. This cooking class is perfect for upping the culinary ante on your next date night! In it, a world-class chef will show you and your favorite foodie how to recreate menu items from your favorite NYC steakhouse. You’ll sear steak with...
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Flavors of Thailand
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
Cook through a...
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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Global Vegan Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Parsati showcases international spices and techniques to create a vibrant vegan menu. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati teaches you how to create healthy, plant-based food enhanced with fragrant spices and flavorful dips and spreads. Draw inspiration from India and the Mediterranean to transform vegan...
Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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The Art of Homemade Tamales
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Classic Croissant Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential methods for crafting sweet and savory croissants. This hands-on cooking class focuses on fundamental techniques for creating traditional croissants. Guided by an expert chef, you will practice the steps for preparing laminated dough and improve your skills in rolling, shaping and proofing. During this...
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Mastery of Spanish Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch.
First,...
Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Signature Tastes of Asia
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish.
Start...
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
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Parisian Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the romance of Parisian dining with a handcrafted French menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you'll create cherished memories while preparing an elegant French feast with your special someone. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to sear scallops to pair with fragrant beurre blanc and layer tender...
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the ease and simplicity of making soup from scratch with Chef Elham. Soups are a fantastic addition to your culinary collection. In this cooking class with Chef Elham, you'll learn how to properly prepare ingredients and cook soup to perfection.
Begin with the basics of soup making: Learn how to plan ahead...
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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