Beginner Cooking Classes in East Bay, CA
East Bay professional chefs love teaching beginner cooking classes! Everyone started somewhere, and these expert chefs are happiest working with newcomers in the kitchen. You’ll have the best time cooking for the first time. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional chef! Book today for an unforgettably delicious culinary experience! Let this opportunity springboard your first dive into cooking.
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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
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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Great for Groups of 4-30
Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet.
You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Craft Dubai’s Viral Knafeh Bar
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Craft the ultimate pistachio knafeh bar with premium chocolate and luxury toppings! Experience the luxury of Dubai’s viral dessert sensation with this unique cooking class class! Indulge in crafting this decadent treat using premium milk chocolate, luscious pistachio cream and crispy kataifi noodles. Elevate...
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Chef on Cozymeal
Serving the Bay Area
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Korean Cuisine Introduction
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Begin your culinary journey into Korean food and learn how to craft delicious Korean dishes If you're a lover of Korean food, this introduction to Korean cooking class is just for you. In this fun and hands-on cooking class, you'll be guided by gourmet Chef Theresa into the world of Korean flavors, textures and...
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Chef Theresa
Serving the Bay Area
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Alcoholic Beverage Included
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
Alameda
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Signature Dumpling Techniques
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Master the art of crafting dumplings in this immersive lesson with Chef Edmund. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare dumplings by hand from wrappers and fillings to a variety of folding techniques. Taste soy sauces from across Asia to explore the essential element of umami, then apply your...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Thanksgiving
Signature Italian Cuisine
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Lorenzo for an adventure in Italian cooking while exploring unique ingredients and styles. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Lorenzo highlights ingredients both wild and familiar from the Italian countryside. Learn signature techniques of Italian cuisine with a surprising twist.
The chef will guide...
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Chef Lorenzo
Serving the Bay Area
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A Vegan Take on Italian
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create an incredible Italian-inspired vegan meal that's packed with rich flavor and perfect texture. Classic Italian food becomes the source of vegan delight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel where you'll learn how to create an Italian meal from start to finish with all plant-based ingredients.
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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A Night in Spain
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Journey to EspaГ±a with Chef James! Gather your friends and head over to Chef James' house for one of his most exciting and popular cooking class dinners: Paella. This experience will include a series of Spanish tapas, a beautiful paella, fresh salad and dessert.
This class is interactive and Chef James is happy...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Cook Up a Grinchy Feast!
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the holidays with a whimsical feast inspired by How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Get ready to whip up the ultimate Whoville feast in this wildly fun and festive cooking class! Sizzle up a juicy roast beast that'll make even the Grinch drool, alongside savory Who-hash loaded with caramelized onions, crispy...
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Chef on Cozymeal
Serving the Bay Area
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Learn Kimchi Three Ways
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to recreate Korea's most beloved Banchan in your own kitchen Learn how to make authentic and delicious Kimchi in this Kimchi cooking class. When you think of Korean food, most often you'll think of Kimchi. A classic Korean dish either pickled cabbage with radish and cucumber, it can be eaten plain, in stew...
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Chef Theresa
Serving the Bay Area
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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
Alameda
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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