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 Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 6 slide
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Mexican Fiesta for Kids

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will craft mouth-watering Mexican favorites for a feast that's sure to be a party. Little chefs will have fun creating a Mexican-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your kids through four recipes that are perfect for any occasion from birthdays to family gatherings. They'll...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
316 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Tue, Jul 15th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Quintessential Chinese Cooking 6 slide
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Quintessential Chinese Cooking

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to prepare traditional Chinese dishes to elevate your cooking skills. Journey to Beijing to discover bold and rich flavors in this Northern Chinese cooking class. With over two decades of experience, Chef Wen will train you how to use authentic cooking techniques to create your favorite dishes and...
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Chef Wen
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thailand 6 slide
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Flavors of Thailand

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment. Cook through a...
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Chef Karen
4.8
89 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Cuisine 6 slide
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Traditional Korean Cuisine

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore Korean cuisine through an eclectic menu of traditional dishes. A world-class chef will guide you through the recipes and techniques to craft a delicious meal from scratch. To begin, learn to make mung...
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Chef Polly
5.0
26 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Thu, Jul 17th at 6:00PM & 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, Aug 4th at 1:00PM
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Refined Knife Skills 6 slide
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Refined Knife Skills

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn basic and advanced knife techniques to improve your efficiency and safety in the kitchen. This hands-on cooking class focuses on essential knife practices as an expert chef shows you how to slice, dice, julienne, and chop like a pro. You'll put your skills to work creating a beautiful French-inspired menu,...
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Chef Daniel
4.9
484 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Global Vegan Cuisine 6 slide
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Global Vegan Cuisine

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Parsati showcases international spices and techniques to create a vibrant vegan menu. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati teaches you how to create healthy, plant-based food enhanced with fragrant spices and flavorful dips and spreads. Draw inspiration from India and the Mediterranean to transform vegan...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
316 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Tue, Jul 15th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Chinese Fare 6 slide
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Authentic Chinese Fare

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare unique and traditional Chinese meals. Experience authentic cuisine in this Chinese cooking class with Chef Wen. Discover how to pair traditional ingredients with savory flavors to create custom dishes that you'll want to prepare at home time and time again. Learn how to prepare...
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Chef Wen
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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The Art of Homemade Tamales

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales. Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
4.8
89 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic Korean Banchan 6 slide
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Classic Korean Banchan

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). Learn how to make classic Korean banchan in this engaging cooking class. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, learn to make the famous Korean napa kimchi from scratch. Then delve into the many...
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Chef Polly
5.0
26 Reviews
Alameda
Next Date: Thu, Jul 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp 6 slide
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Baking Bliss - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Your little baker will develop essential skills while creating treats to share with family. This cooking class is perfect for young food enthusiasts eager to explore bold recipes and kitchen creativity. Designed for ages 7–11 and guided by a five-star chef, your kids will learn to mix muffin batter, knead...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Mon, Aug 11th at 1:00PM
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Tastes of Asia 6 slide
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Signature Tastes of Asia

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish. Start...
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Chef Karen
4.8
89 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Brendan F.
02/28/2025
Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)
Maggie Y.
03/18/2025
Chef Mordechai is amazing. My pizza making cooking class with Chef Mordechai was the best cooking class I ever had. The class is fun and very hands on. Chef brought a lot of extra materials for everyone to have plenty to practice and nailed the techniques and everything tasted amazing. Chef also agree to show us how to use my own wood burning pizza oven and share lots of tips. I will definitely recommend this class to everyone!
Yichen S.
03/09/2025
We had such a wonderful time at Chef Parsati’s place! Can’t wait to be back for more classes!
Nicolina P.
07/02/2024
We had such an awesome class with Chef Moti! He came to our apartment and was so organized with the recipes and needed equipment that we didn't have. The Mediterranean food we made through his guidance SO delicious, truly some of the best med food I've had (and big portions, enough for leftovers :)). He was very accommodating with dietary restrictions, collaborating with me to come up with a menu that worked for our group. He created a fun atmosphere that my family all enjoyed, we shared laughs and stories of life. He taught us cooking techniques that I'm excited to take into our everyday cooking. Overall, our experience exceeded expectations. Thanks, Chef Moti!
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