French Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Learn to make sweet and savory crêpes and soufflés in this hands-on cooking class, so you can serve up a traditional French dinner or dessert! To begin, Chef Elham will teach you how to whip the egg whites just right for a fluffy, airy soufflé. Enjoy the rich flavors of a spinach and Gruyère cheese soufflé before savoring a delicate Grand Marnier dessert soufflé with a homemade crème anglaise. Up next, you will master the art of preparing paper-thin...

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...

Join Chef James for cooking classes that explore the complexities and time-honored techniques of classic French bouillabaisse. You'll begin by preparing an antipasti plate with Spanish olives, anchovies, artisan cheeses and Acme olive bread. A seasonal green salad follows this appetizer. Next, you'll learn how to create bouillabaisse with saffron, fennel, tomatoes, mussels, clams and rockfish or snapper. Dessert is dolce la quesada, Spanish cheesecake, top...

Display a new spread for your besties to dig into with this hands-on cooking class focused on French brunch-ready specialties. Chef Kyle leads you dish by dish through a menu custom-made to give your weekend get-together a distinctive Parisian flavor. You'll create an array of exquisite savory dishes in a collection featuring salad Lyonnaise topped with poached eggs and bacon lardons, zesty beef tartare flavored with Dijon mustard, a classic cheese omelet...