Fun Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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...

Bring your favorite Asian dishes to your dinner table in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Karen. She'll share her tips and tricks for preparing a savory spread filled with familiar flavors made with a gourmet touch. Start your lesson with a fiery homemade mango dip, served with light and crispy wonton chips. Then, create classic kung pao beef and Szechuan chicken, a pair of entrées with their own spicy and savory personalities. You'll also whip up a...

Help your little ones get comfortable in the kitchen and expand their palates with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. A culinary expert with a passion for educating, she will teach your budding chef basic kitchen skills as she demonstrates how to make fresh sushi by hand. To start, they'll enjoy a wholesome snack of spiced edamame beans before they learn to prepare onigiri sushi in a variety of fun shapes. They'll prepare a tasty soy dipping...

Learn how to serve up an impressive Italian-inspired feast in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Lorenzo will share recipes and culinary tips and tricks for creating a colorful, wholesome spread of restaurant-worthy dishes.Start off with an impressive appetizer featuring tasty zucchini and fresh parmesan cheese. Make pasta sheets by hand to layer for a hearty mushroom and sausage lasagna entrée. Wrap up this savory meal with a delightful sweet dessert: cla...

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...

Immerse yourself in Italian flavors and cooking techniques as you learn to craft homemade pasta with ease. Culinary expert Chef Roddy will help you transform flour and eggs into tender, chewy pasta to go along with a full Italian meal. Begin with a classic Caesar salad including homemade dressing and a side of toasty garlic bread. Next, roll up your sleeves and knead the pasta dough to perfection before rolling it out and cutting it into one of three class...

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...

Learn how to make classic New York-style pizza in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Daniel will have you mixing, kneading and stretching dough, as he teaches you how to form that iconic New York style crust. Up next, you'll whip up fresh toppings for your perfect crust, including a rich ricotta cheese and creamy bechamel sauce. After all that hard work shaping dough and mixing sauces, you'll enjoy a homemade New York style pizza feast featuring margherita,...

Discover popular dishes from the streets of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja. The chef will teach you the skills and techniques to prepare three iconic street food dishes from start to finish. Begin with the ubiquitous Indian fried snack, pani puri, a puffed flatbread with spiced potatoes and chutney. Blend vibrant flavors and satisfying textures in a traditional dahi papdi chaat, a favorite street food in Delhi, topped with bright chut...

In this eye-opening cooking class with Chef James, you'll go behind the scenes and shop for ingredients at Ferry Plaza Farmer's market before preparing a gourmet lunch. You'll learn how to choose the freshest meats, seafood and produce using seasonal options as a guide. Then, you'll use what you've shopped for to create a delicious meal in Chef James' home kitchen. A unique opportunity to discover how a meal comes together from start to finish!MENU Market...