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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Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Touring Mediterranean Cuisines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore signature Mediterranean flavors from Greece to Morocco. This immersive cooking class showcases the vibrant and diverse ingredients and culinary styles that make up Mediterranean cuisine. Practice fundamental techniques as you sample regional favorites like grilled shrimp with chermoula sauce, roasted lamb...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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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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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