Cooking Classes for Beginners in the Bay Area

In this cooking class with Chef Yosef, get hands-on experience crafting delicious sauces from scratch to pair with different pasta varieties. Learn the secrets to making each sauce shine with fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Join a flavorful journey through the basics of sauce-making and pasta pairing. This class is ideal for pasta lovers and aspiring chefs eager to explore classic sauces in a fun social environment. MenuPestoWith basil, pine nuts,...

Chef Mike makes every brunch enthusiast's dreams come true with this hands-on cooking class that is as fun and laid-back as brunch itself. Learn how to be the weekend host with the most with a menu of delectable, crowd-pleasing dishes guaranteed to impress.Chef Mike will teach you to source the finest ingredients and utilize the best techniques to prepare sweet and savory brunch favorites. Master zippy lemon ricotta pancakes, mouthwatering shrimp and grits...

Fans of Asian dumplings are sure to love this interactive cooking class from Chef Edmund. Discover the traditional techniques for preparing your own takes on these savory favorites from start to finish. With Chef Edmund's expert guidance, you'll learn to make your own fresh dough, perfect for turning into authentic dumplings. You'll also prepare a savory beef filling as well as a bespoke dipping sauce to enjoy them with. Then, cook up a batch of chicken le...

Sharing is at the heart of Korean cuisine and in this hands-on cooking class, Chef Polly will explore the communal dimension of Korean dining by sharing in the creation of a show-stopping menu. Chef Poly emphasizes some of Korea’s most famous dishes, guiding you through their creation while delving into their cultural significance. Familiarize yourself with traditional seasonings and ingredients from fish sauce to sesame and fernbraken to daikon. From pi...

Chef Lorenzo leads an in-person cooking class where rustic Italian flavor is the main ingredient. You'll combine a host of elements from the Italian countryside to create a meal with natural appeal. Combine a selection of robust herbs to create homemade ravioli, featuring handcrafted pasta. Prepare a wild boar stew that adds a delicious dimension to lean game cuts, served with stir-fried spinach. And for dessert, whip up an irresistible trifle made of a bl...

This cooking class from Chef Karen is the perfect session for home chefs looking to try their hand at homemade pizza. You'll learn time-honored techniques for preparing your own pies and a tempting array of other Italian dishes! Begin by creating a refreshing Caprese salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Then, combine wholesome ingredients to create your own traditional dough before cooking up both red and white sauces and a variety...

Young foodies will have a blast learning valuable kitchen skills and recipes for their favorite Mexican eats in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Chef Parsati will provide an insightful, fun lesson on all things culinary as your budding chefs get comfortable in the kitchen and make four homemade dishes.To start, Chef Parsati will teach everyone how to make fresh corn tortilla chips, served alongside a hearty tomato salsa. They'll also get to...

Learn to embrace the heat in this Latin-themed cooking class guided by a world-class chef. Get a hands-on lesson in time-honored cooking techniques from Latin America and put your skills to the test as you create four flavorful dishes to enjoy. First, you'll learn the secrets to perfect guacamole with fresh herbs and light yet crispy freshly-fried tortilla chips. Next, garlic-marinated shrimp skewers will light up your tastebuds before a chimichurri carne...

For bakers eager to learn modern cookie decorating techniques, this hands-on cooking class from Chef Lindsay is a sweet chance to step into the kitchen! She'll show you artful modern techniques for crafting edible works that are sure to be a hit with the cookie lovers in your life. You'll use a variety of methods including outlining, flow-filling and piping to create a trio of hippie-happy designs, including Flower Power, Peace Out and Groovy Bus, yours to...

Explore the art of building tacos in this immersive cooking class. Guided by the expert hand of a world-class chef, you'll dive into cooking with fresh ingredients like Hass avocado and rainbow carrots to craft chunky guacamole with tortilla chips and napa cabbage slaw. Create a variety of protein-filled tacos with short ribs, seasonal crab and vegetarian options with maitake mushrooms. Finish your scrumptious repast with churros with chocolate sauce.MENU...

Step into the basic techniques of building Korean fare in this interactive cooking class. World-class and inspirationally fun Chef Theresa will guide you step-by-step through the process of turning fresh ingredients into flavorful dishes. Start your journey with pajeon, a savory Korean pancake made with bean paste, flour, green onion, sugar, vegetable oil and water. Continue through this lush temperate climate to craft beef bulgogi with mushrooms and japch...

Turn your tabletop into an edible artistic assemblage with a few easy charcuterie techniques thanks to this imaginative hands-on cooking class. Chef Kyle demonstrates the magic of arranging gourmet elements for harmonious interplay with charming presentation that's sure to dazzle your guests. You'll make fresh chicken liver mousse, a creamy pork pate and homemade pickles that add just the right zing to your charcuterie thing! You'll also practice slicing h...