Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
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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Versatile Italian Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice fundamental skills for creating exquisite Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the versatility of Italian cuisine with a showcase of diverse dishes. With an expert chef to guide you, you’ll learn to prepare savory olive braised pork chops and make fresh pici pasta with red sauce from...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gourmet Filled Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft classic croissants from scratch along with sweet and savory fillings. In this in-depth cooking class, you’ll explore croissant-making traditions with an expert chef as your guide. Learn to make two types of croissants from start to finish with savory roasted leek with Gruyère and decadent dark...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elegant Holiday Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate festive celebrations with gourmet seasonal treats. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn expert techniques for enhancing classic bakes with classic holiday flavors. A world-class chef instructor will teach you how to upgrade miniature cakes with fragrant cardamom and take a traditional pumpkin...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect Pasta Pairings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how a few flavorful ingredients can turn a pasta dish into something extraordinary. This hands-on cooking class combines time-honored pasta-making methods with creative sauces and additions. You'll learn to create an endless array of pasta dishes with simple, flavor-packed ingredients. After a lesson in...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Secrets of Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Demystify Spain’s signature dish with tips for creating the textures and aromas of authentic paella. This hands-on cooking class deconstructs the quintessential Spanish dish: paella. With guidance from an expert chef, you’ll learn how to build the iconic platter from adding the perfect amount of fragrant...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of fall-inspired ravioli perfect for chilly weather. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll practice making pasta from scratch to transform into plump, flavorful ravioli finished with homemade sauces. With tips from the chef, you'll create pillowy ravioli stuffed with silky butternut squash...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Elegant French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the patisserie-worthy possibilities of a fundamental French dough. This in-depth cooking class showcases the versatility of laminated dough - the base of many flaky French treats. After mastering the lamination process with tips from the chef, you’ll prepare a selection of sophisticated French pastries....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy Seasonal French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace rustic, slow-cooked recipes and seasonal French charm in this comforting menu. This hands-on cooking class will have your ready for chilly evenings and the timeless aromas of the changing seasons. An expert chef teaches you how to prepare a hearty cassoulet and turn nutty brown butter into a vegetable side...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Inspiring Indian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting vibrant Indian dishes at home. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches fundamental methods for creating an array of signature Indian dishes in your own kitchen. You’ll learn tips for developing the rich flavors of curry and making flaky chapati bread....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Harvest-Inspired Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a spectacular duo of French macarons inspired by the flavors of fall. This in-depth cooking class combines flavor and technique in an immersive lesson led by an expert chef. Master macaron basics including making the delicate batter and piping the smooth, shiny shells. Then, you’ll create rich...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Bakery Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential baking skills with festive, fall-inspired treats. This baking-focused cooking class elevates your skills with expert tips and hands-on practice. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll make a glossy buttermilk glaze for fragrant pumpkin donuts. Then, perfect your pastry technique as you roll out...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday Meals Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Replace the stress of holiday dining with confidence and creativity. In this skill-driven cooking class, you’ll master fundamental techniques to enhance your holiday menus. Practice seasoning, herb-brining and roasting poultry along with tips for carving your juicy centerpiece. Then, learn how to elevate classic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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