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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Kids Cooking Series
Whimsical Winter Gnomes – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Transform classic cream puffs into adorable edible gnomes. In this seasonal cooking class, you can get creative in the kitchen while enhancing your baking skills. An expert chef will teach you traditional methods for preparing cream puffs topped with craquelin to create unique colors and textures. Decorate your edible...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Seaside Italian Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a romantic feast inspired by coastal Italian cuisine. This interactive cooking class is made for seafood lovers. An expert chef teaches classic techniques and shares tips for preparing fresh seafood. You’ll develop the flavors in a vibrant cioppino and whip up salmon spread to top crusty bruschetta. Mix a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Festive Bundt Creations
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get creative with fall flavors and a classic bundt pan. In this baking-focused cooking class, you’ll craft a trio of indulgent desserts in the traditional bundt shape. Expand your baking skills while preparing dough, pairing flavors and making glazes to elevate your bakes. Guided by the instructor, you’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Taste of Persian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the bright flavors and satisfying textures of authentic Persian cooking This immersive cooking class highlights traditions of the Persian kitchen featuring regional ingredients and classic methods. Improve your knife skills while preparing shirazi, a refreshing blend of chopped cucumbers, tomato and fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Parisian Bistro Staples
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a selection of French favorites with classic techniques from a world-class chef. In this hands-on cooking class, your chef instructor shares traditional methods behind elevated staples of French cuisine. You’ll learn to make signature dishes from rustic French onion soup and pan-roasted chicken to an...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thanksgiving Upgraded
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Update the classic turkey dinner with a creative gourmet touch. In this holiday-themed cooking class, you’ll give classic dishes a modern refresh with tips from a world-class chef. Traditional stuffed turkey becomes Turchetta, a rolled and roasted turkey creation inspired by Italian porchetta. Pair your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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
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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
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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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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