Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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Just learning to cook? Local chefs on Cozymeal are experienced with bringing beginners up to speed in the kitchen. You’ll learn to feel comfortable waltzing into a kitchen and whipping up your favorite snack. You’ll learn knife skills. You’ll impress your friends. The Bay Area has some of the best food in the word; isn’t it time you took advantage of it? Book a beginners cooking class today!


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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.8
180 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 12:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Fare Inspired by Marvel Films 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 10-20

Fare Inspired by Marvel Films

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Let a world-class chef guide your team through the preparation of Marvel-inspired dishes. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Roddy will take your crew step-by-step through the process of crafting recipes from scratch with several Marvel movies in mind. You'll enjoy a swath of cinematic puns while you...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.4
38 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India 6 slide
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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
5.0
316 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Fri, May 30th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Fare From Asia 6 slide
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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
5.0
316 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Fri, May 30th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Thai Duet - Date Night 6 slide
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Thai Duet - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sink into the sumptuous Asian Pacific flavor for an evening of gourmet artistry. Share a station with your sweetheart in a date night cooking class that helps you develop your sensibilities for traditional Thai cuisine. Let your instructor guide you through lessons in traditional pad Thai, panang coconut curry with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 6 slide
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Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Watch your little baker gain confidence while creating tasty treats from scratch. A delicious adventure awaits your kids in this exciting cooking class! Designed for ages 7–11, they will be guided by an esteemed chef to refine their skills and take home lasting knowledge. They’ll develop their baking...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 10:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Dim Sum Menu 6 slide
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Dim Sum Menu

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore classic Chinese recipes that you can share with family and friends. This fun and interactive cooking class features the art of making authentic dim sum from scratch. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share step-by-step instructions for forming, folding, pleating and steaming a variety of traditional...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Indian Favorites 6 slide
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Indian Favorites

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the traditional restaurant and learn how to prepare favorite cuisine at home. Join this cooking class to learn how to create international cuisine for family and friends. A gourmet chef will share tips for preparing crispy samosas and savory chicken masala. Master skills for mixing and making a sweet and spiced...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd at 7:00PM
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A Celebration of Culinary Color

$99
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$99
Rich hues and vibrant flavors make for a magnificent menu. This cooking class is perfect for learning how color contributes to the overall experience of well-prepared cuisine. Lessons in vivid dishes like rainbow peppercorn steak with cognac sauce, heirloom tomato and peach salad, roasted carrot and ricotta tart and a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Silver Platter Macarons 6 slide
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Silver Platter Macarons

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the charm on your dessert tray with these stunning treats. Trendy, charming and all-around delicious, the macarons you’ll make in this cooking class are sure-fire winners on any pastry tray or dessert table. Work with a local expert to perfect your touch for handcrafted meringues and turn out two...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sat, Jun 7th at 9:00AM & other times
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Trattoria Stylings - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dial in the fantastic flavors of the Italian restaurant scene. Italian steakhouse dining is just a date night cooking class away, thanks to this shared session celebrating Old World elegance. Perfect your abilities for creating gourmet dishes like steak tagliata, handcrafted fettuccine with pancetta and artichokes and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sat, Jun 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Primarily Paella

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a spread anchored by classic Spanish paella. The best of Spanish dining visits your home table thanks to a cooking class featuring paella and a suite of surrounding specialties. Your skilled instructor demonstrates a slate of time-honored methods for making authentic regional dishes such as paella with chicken...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sun, Jun 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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