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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Fast and Furious Weeknight Meals
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare a menu of fast weeknight meals that are furiously delicious! In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare four dinner entrГ©es using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques.
Chef Elham will begin by teaching you the basics of how...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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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.
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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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 TRAVELS TO YOU
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
Serving the San Jose area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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.
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Chef Wen
Serving the San Jose area
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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
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Japanese Bistro Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourselves to an evening of deluxe culinary enchantment. The fantastic fusion dishes in this date night cooking class showcase the best of Japanese cuisine prepared in fine bistro fashion. Creations like seared salmon with honey miso butter, refreshing California rolls and light and crispy vegetable tempura...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the mother figure in your life by baking a festive batch of flavorful macarons. Celebrate Mother's Day by baking a delicious batch of delicate, delicious macarons! A gourmet chef instructor will help guide this hands-on Mother's Day experience, teaching you how to do everything from mixing the dough to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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Parisian Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the romance of Parisian dining with a handcrafted French menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you'll create cherished memories while preparing an elegant French feast with your special someone. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to sear scallops to pair with fragrant beurre blanc and layer tender...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Silver Platter Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get a leg up on your home baking practices by mastering the classic croissant. Take your baking abilities to new heights with a cooking class that reveals the secrets of handmade croissants. From preparing pitch-perfect laminated dough to adding savory elements like ham and cheese to incorporating sweet and spicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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