Date Night Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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...

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...

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...

Chef Daniel covers cooking fundamentals and culinary presentation in this fun hands-on cooking class. You'll learn how to make fresh pasta dough and shape it into cappelletti pasta that will be served with chicken, ricotta and Bolognese sauce. You'll then enjoy an insalata bianca with fennel, radishes and Belgian endives. A rustic crostata a la mandorla — an Italian almond tart — makes a sweet ending to the meal.MENUAmuse Bouche: Seasonal Chef's Choice...

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...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pooja will teach you how to fill a centerpiece-worthy Middle Eastern mezze platter from start to finish. This selection of dips and spreads bursting with bold herbs and spices is ideal for sharing at parties or gatherings. The chef will show you how to achieve a smooth, creamy hummus and balance the rich flavors of a hearty muhammara. Prepare a rich labneh dip and bright, herbed tabouli to round out your platter along w...

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...

Join Chef Elham for this interactive cooking class that explores the world of chocolate. Guests can enjoy a savory appetizer platter while learning about different types of chocolate and how they are made. Draw inspiration from the chef’s demonstration as you express your own artistic interpretations of chocolate desserts. Create a decadent chocolate molten cake with raspberry coulis, an airy dark chocolate mousse and luscious chocolate dipped fruit for...

Meat-eaters don't get to have all the dumpling fun, as this interactive cooking class dedicated to vegetarian dumplings demonstrates. Chef Edmund has an exciting lesson to share with plant-based diners who love authentic Asian delights! You'll use fresh ingredients to create a tender dumpling dough before filling it with a hearty blend of greens, mushrooms and tofu. Learn to assemble your own customized dumpling sauce to make them even more delicious. You'...

Bring the bright, healthful flavors from one of the planet's most nutritious cuisines to your table in this in-person cooking class from Chef Lorenzo. Discover the enchanting blend of ingredients and seasonings that makes diners around the world fall in love! Your session begins with meatballs made using fresh tuna and a risotto peppered with zucchini and pawns pulled from the sea. You'll also prepare an intriguing salad with a blend of octopus and potatoe...

Balance proteins, carbs, vegetables and spices with the ancient art of Ayurvedic cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to make five healthy and perfectly balanced Ayurvedic recipes. You'll begin with a probiotic-filled cucumber mint and kefir cooler. Next, you'll prepare tofu sizzlers, the porridge-like rainbow khichdi with ghee and a fresh and colorful brinjal salsa with eggplant. Dessert is millet kheer with saffron, d...

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...