Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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Global Bread Styles
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for making different types of bread inspired by international favorites. This hands-on cooking class will strengthen your bread skills as you explore unique loaves. Your instructor teaches the basics including tips for working with yeast and the role of proofing. You’ll practice these techniques while...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Crab Cake Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an inviting New England-style feast featuring homemade crab cakes. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll get a taste of New England with some of the area’s favorite dishes. An esteemed chef walks you through the process of making traditional crab cakes while sharing tips for working with seafood....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Buttercream Cupcake Bouquet
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Practice piping techniques and best practices while creating an edible cupcake floral arrangement. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert instructor shows you how to create edible roses and flowers to decorate cupcakes, cookies and more. For this lesson, you’ll bake decadent chocolate cupcakes to serve as...
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Palo Alto
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French Bistro Sensations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight the senses with a classic bistro menu infused with flavor, texture and technique. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll expand your skills and build culinary confidence while practicing classic French techniques. An esteemed chef will show you how to properly blanch vegetables and poach an egg....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Antipasti Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an enticing spread of Italian-inspired starters. This hands-on cooking class is perfect for home chefs who love to entertain. An expert instructor shares recipes that will elevate your next dinner party such as crunchy bruschetta with olive tapenade and savory Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms. Along the way,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Explore French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own gourmet meal of French inspired dishes. Take a fresh look at French cuisine with this cooking class exploring the best of modern dining. In this hands-on session, you’ll follow your chef teacher’s instructions as they guide you through cooking a complete meal showcasing the perfect mix of...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Essential Flavors of Japan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the signature ingredients behind iconic Japanese dishes. This immersive cooking class celebrates the work-horse ingredients of Japanese cuisine from fragrant ginger to tangy yuzu. The chef shares classic techniques for folding gyoza and frying vegetable tempura to elevate with savory sauces featuring ginger...
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Palo Alto
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Fresh Flavorful Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make delicious street-style tacos from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, an expert chef teaches you to build flavor-packed tacos from start to finish. Follow along with the instructor as you mix, press and cook handmade corn tortillas. Then, you’ll prepare zesty salsas and authentic fillings...
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Palo Alto
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Flaky Fruity Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add exquisite Danishes to your pastry repertoire with these essential skills. In this chef-led cooking class, you’ll gain hands-on experience with laminated pastry, the base of flaky treats like croissants, palmiers and of course, Danishes. The chef walks you through folding and chilling the dough to create the...
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Palo Alto
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Fresh From the Hearth
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prove your baking skills with an array of humble yet hearty bakes. The soothing nature of simple bread turns this easy-going cooking class into a celebration of comfort food classics. With lessons in loaves like classic white, sweet and spicy cinnamon raisin and whole wheat country with olives and rosemary, your...
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Palo Alto
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Knife Skills Mastery Class
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover the essentials of knife mastery, empowering you to become more confident in the kitchen. During this interactive cooking class, you'll focus on exploring the professional techniques of using the knife. Being one of the most fundamental tools, an expert chef will each you different cutting methods to get the...
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Palo Alto
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The Treasured Cuisine of Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Palo Alto
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