Cooking Classes for Beginners in the Bay Area

Discover cooking classes for beginners with top-rated chefs in the Bay Area.

Even if you've never picked up a spatula, you can become a wizard in the kitchen with cooking classes for beginners in the Bay Area. With the help of qualified professional chefs who love teaching, you'll learn one recipe at a time on your way to full-fledged culinary mastery. And you can specialize in a favorite cuisine or explore them all one by one. Sign up for a cooking class for beginners and get your journey started!

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Mastering Sardinian-Style Fresh Ravioli

~~$99~~ $55

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Master the age-old art of handmade pasta in this Sardinian-style cooking class with Chef James and Chef Claudia. A Sardinian native, Chef Claudia will share traditional culinary techniques while Chef James will enlighten the class with valuable tips and cooking methods.In this class, you'll learn everything from pasta dough preparation to how to fill and cut your stuffed ravioli. You'll make a Sardinian-style ravioli using creamy ricotta cheese, a bit of s...

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Chef James and Claudia, San Francisco

3 reviews

Next date: Thu, Oct 13th at 6:00PM

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Cooking Classic Indian Chicken Kabobs

~~$99~~ $55

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Explore the savory flavors of an authentic Indian dish in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Parsati. These classic kabobs are the perfect appetizer or dinner dish for sampling real Indian cuisine. You'll learn about the history of this simple yet satisfying meal as you prepare tender slices of chicken seasoned with garlic. You'll also create a mint sauce for dipping and a refreshing kachumber salad loaded with fresh garden vegetables.Cooking classes on...

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Chef Parsati, San Jose

22 reviews

Next date: Fri, Oct 21st at 6:00PM

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Make Magnificent Maki Rolls

~~$99~~ $55

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Sensational homemade sushi with a professional touch is not only possible, but you'll discover that it's also simple to learn in this eye-opening cooking class from Chef Susan. She'll teach you the fundamentals of sushi prep, including knifing techniques and the process for making pitch-perfect rice every time. You'll get to use your new skills to assemble a duo of restaurant-worthy authentic maki rolls using rice and nori filled with a selection of ahi, t...

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Chef Susan, San Jose

2 reviews

Next date: Fri, Dec 16th at 6:00PM

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Make Sardinian Gnocchi From Scratch

~~$99~~ $55

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Learn the art to making pillowy Sardinian-style gnocchi like an Old World Italian in this hands-on cooking class led by Chefs James and Claudia. Armed with plenty of authentic Sardinian culinary know-how, these expert chefs will guide you as you prepare restaurant-worthy gnocchi from start to finish before enjoying the fruits of your labor. After kneading, shaping and softly boiling your nuggets of dough, you'll learn to master a hearty meat sauce recipe....

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Chef James and Claudia, San Francisco

3 reviews

Next date: Thu, Oct 27th at 6:00PM

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Poke Bowl Vegetarian-Style

~~$99~~ $55

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Chef Parsati, San Jose

22 reviews

Next date: Fri, Nov 18th at 6:00PM

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Mastering Sardinian Pasta-Making

~~$99~~ $55

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Learn to make traditional Sardinian-style pasta from scratch as culinary experts Chef James and Chef Claudia guide you in this hands-on cooking class. You'll get to craft a variety of traditional pasta shapes by hand before finishing the dish with a savory homemade marinara sauce. Enjoy the fresh flavors of garlic, onion, basil and olive oil as you feast on this chef-approved meal. MENUClassic PastaWith semolina flour, water and olive oilMarinaraWith crush...

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Chef James and Claudia, San Francisco

3 reviews

Next date: Thu, Nov 10th at 6:00PM

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Traditional Hawaiian Food

$135

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Join Chef Parsati in this hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare a traditional four-course Hawaiian menu using recipes that hail directly from the islands. To begin, Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare savory herbed potato wedges. Next, you'll learn how to build an authentic Hawaiian vegetable poke bowl with a homemade citrus ponzu sauce. For the main course, you'll enjoy huli huli chicken with a homemade pineapple marinade served with a sid...

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Chef Parsati, San Jose

22 reviews

Next date: Wed, Sep 28th at 11:30AM

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The Magic of Risotto Making

$125

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Learn the secrets to creating creamy risotto in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel. With his expert guidance, you'll discover how simple it is to prepare rich, sumptuous risotto that you'll be excited to serve your friends and family. You can also look forward to antipasto and dessert made with authentic Italian ingredients.Your evening will start with antipasto featuring the complimentary flavors of crostini, pesto and ricotta. Then, explore the...

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Chef Daniel, San Francisco

12 reviews

Next date: Thu, Sep 29th at 6:00PM

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Learn to Serve a Stunning Spanish Feast

$135

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Chef James brings you a course in the traditional art of paella in this Spanish-centered cooking class. He'll share his tips and tricks for bringing together a complete meal with paella sitting center stage! You'll create a selection of delicious starter courses including authentic antipasti and a refreshing salad made with seasonal greens. For the main course, you'll prepare a seafood paella overflowing with fresh gulf prawns, clams and mussels. For desse...

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Chef James, San Francisco

6 reviews

Next date: Thu, Sep 29th at 6:00PM

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Make the Best of Vegan Chinese Cuisine

$109

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Put a healthier, plant-based spin on traditional Chinese dishes in this vegan-friendly cooking class with Chef Grace. You'll make all your favorite classic Chinese dishes as Chef Grace teaches you expert methods for making vegan cuisine wholesome and flavorful.Start off your lesson with classic hot and sour soup made with hearty vegetables and tofu. Learn the secret to making homemade noodles for a flavor-packed dan dan noodle dish, smothered in a savory m...

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Chef Grace, San Francisco

3 reviews

Next date: Thu, Sep 29th at 6:00PM

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Make Three Types of Pasta From Scratch

$95

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There's simply nothing quite like dishes with fresh pasta, so learn from the best in this cooking class with Chef Doug. A culinary expert, he will show you how simple it can be to make pasta by hand and how to create three sumptuous sauces using wholesome, fresh ingredients. The lesson starts with you preparing soft egg noodles using just a few ingredients before shaping that dough into tagliatelle, spaghetti and ravioli with a creamy ricotta filling. Next...

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Chef Doug, San Francisco

1 review

Next date: Thu, Sep 29th at 6:00PM

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Fundamental Knife Skills

$85

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Learn fundamental knife skills in this hands-on cooking class. In this hands-on culinary experience, Chef Mike will teach you the essentials to properly using knives in the kitchen. Gain confidence and an understanding of general knife styles and anatomy, the safety precautions, and basic use and care. Then, you'll learn different knife cuts and the appropriate times to use them for different dishes and food. You'll also get to put your newly-learned knife...

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Chef Mike, San Francisco

2 reviews

Next date: Fri, Sep 30th at 11:00AM

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