Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Turn green beans into gold in this fun, hands-on coffee roasting class. This isn’t your average cup of joe, it’s a full-on coffee roasting experience. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll explore different bean origins, roasting techniques and flavor profiles before roasting your own coffee like a total pro. It’s the best coffee roasting class for caffeine lovers who want to sip smarter. What’s included: Green beans (blend or single origin, yo...

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover that most of your favorite Mediterranean dishes can be made completely vegan! Chef Parsati will guide you through healthy plant-based dishes that will reinvigorate your home cooking. Discover ingredients that draw inspiration from Asian and Mediterranean dishes to add to your meal plan. You’ll begin by preparing a perfectly crisp pan-fried tofu falafel with a tangy tip. For your main meal, enjoy crunchy ric...

Old-world cuisine gets a new-world twist in this inventive take on a traditional Italian meal! In this exciting cooking class with Chef Dirk, you'll discover how modern classic Italian cooking can be.You'll create classic antipasti, prepare fresh pasta with mushrooms and herbs served with a beef sauce, and cook up chicken piccata with pancetta and sautéed greens. End your lesson with grilled peaches served with mascarpone cream and fresh berries for a bit...

This hands-on cooking class with renowned Chef Polly spotlights fresh and fermented ingredients to build a menu full of flavor. Learn all there is to love about the sweet, savory, spicy and umami flavors of Korean cuisine. First, you will pair a mung bean pancake dish with a rich soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to assemble a seaweed soup with kelp and seafood broth to serve alongside stemmed purple rice with barley and quinoa. For the main dish, you’l...

Make your evening meal into a special occasion by learning the secrets for quick cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham. You'll gather skills and techniques to help you prepare elegant dishes with minimal fuss, perfect for weeknight dinners!You'll start by preparing a seared cumin-crusted chicken served with delicately wilted baby spinach. Then, it's on to a savory shrimp scampi and soba noodles peppered with fresh seasonal vegetables. Fini...

Voyage to a traditional Little Italian movie scene during this engaging cooking class. Under the leadership of a professional chef, you'll learn to make a variety of pizzas by hand - including the skill of tossing the dough in the air to ensure its quality before baking. Begin with a palate cleanser of chicory salad with walnuts, chickpeas, rainbow carrots and peaches. Craft classics like Margarita pizza, as well as some gourmet options like potato pesto g...

Discover how to make traditional Spanish cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will guide you in transforming classic ingredients into beloved dishes in Spain. Begin by toasting bread with a savory tomato and anchovy purée for your starter dish. Learn how to create gambas al ajillo, a savory garlic and shrimp dish for your appetizer. Toss fresh ingredients from the land and sea, such as chicken, pork and calamari, to create a mouthwater...

Your favorite pies get a plant-forward makeover in an exciting pizza-centered cooking class from Chef Daniel. He'll reveal the secrets for preparing primo homemade pizzas with wholesome plant-based goodness in every bite! You'll create a classic pizza dough entirely from scratch. Then, prepare luxe combinations of vegan mozzarella & ricotta, basil, garlic and pine nuts for a pesto pizza and assemble vegan Parmesan cheese and creamy cashew milk for a te...

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...

If you're eager to learn the magic of creating your own Asian-style dumplings, then this hands-on cooking class from Chef Edmund is for you. Roll up your sleeves and experiment with making fresh dough before diving into a savory pork filling. Then, prepare a flavorful dipping sauce from scratch and cook pork belly richly seasoned with aromatic spices. You'll also cook baby greens as a side dish and assemble sweet rice balls for dessert. It's a full-blown l...

Learn to prepare traditional Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch in this cooking class with Chef James. He'll share his step-by-step process for creating the perfect dough from scratch, stretching and shaping it like the pizzerias do and choosing the right toppings for an authentic Neapolitan pizza combination. Chef James will also provide a selection of side dishes and a dessert, providing a complete pizza experience straight from the Old Country!Dough is...

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...