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.
World-Class Chefs
Learn hands-on skills from your city's best chefs.
Endless Options
Customize menus for every craving, diet or preference.
Flexible Bookings
Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before events with 
icon.
Flexible Locations
In-person or online.
CHEF’S PLACE
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,...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Warm Pumpkin Treats to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall with homemade donuts, soufflé and sweet seasonal ice cream. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in the Bay Area. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Andrea or a talented resident chef will...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Flavors of Thailand
$129
Cooking Class
$129
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Cuisine From Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the tastes of Spain into your home kitchen. Take yourself on a trip in this Spanish cooking class in the Bay Area. Join Chef Andrea or one of the talented resident chefs to make garlicky chicken thighs with piquillo pepper sauce, roast potatoes with chorizo, olives and Manchego and braise kale and chickpeas with...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Art of Homemade Tamales
$129
Cooking Class
$129
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
More dates >
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Gnocchi Two Ways to Show Love
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating two delicious gnocchi from scratch, paired with simple, flavorful sauces. Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on Italian cooking class led by a charming Chef Elham. In this vibrant class, guests will learn the art of making handmade gnocchi from scratch, choosing between the...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
More dates >
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Christmas
Signature Tastes of Asia
$129
Cooking Class
$129
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...
See more
Verified Chef
Chef Karen
Serving the South Bay & Peninsula area
More dates >
Showing 1 to 12 out of 44 results
OTHER EXPERIENCES in South Bay & Peninsula
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.