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...

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...

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...

Join Chef Rajeswari for a hands-on South Indian cooking class that will introduce you to the bold flavors of this legendary cuisine.This class focuses on creating a complete meal with dishes that perfectly balance spicy and cooling elements. You’ll start with “Chicken 65,” a crispy and flavorful dish made with boneless chicken, ginger, garlic, lemon and just the right amount of chili heat. Next, learn how to make a classic chicken biryani infused wit...

Korean street food is all about understanding how to delicately balance bold flavors and in this interactive cooking class, Chef Poly will show you how. Begin by making kimchi mung bean pancakes, bindeduk, with a rich soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make noodles from scratch to assemble jimpong, a classed steamed buns dish before you delve into the world of Korean spices to make tteobokki. Finally, craft dalgona, a popular toffee dessert made even mo...

Explore the flavors of Indian cuisine in this immersive cooking class with Chef Parsati.The class begins by making a chaat, mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres including crispy papad, chutneys and vegetables. Next, stir-fry potatoes with aromatic spices to make a tandoori aloo served with a cooling yogurt sauce. Next, make a vegan biryani with jasmine rice and saffron and a homemade yogurt raita. End the class on a sweet note with a mango barfi, a fudge-like des...

Sink into the scrumptious and savory scents of the flavors of Thailand in this immersive cooking class. Design gourmet dishes rooted in Thai cuisine under the expert tutelage of Chef Karen. Start your culinary adventure with spicy mango salad with citrus vinaigrette. Continue your journey with chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce and a main course of chicken pad Thai, both involving fresh ingredients like chicken, rice noodles, vegetables, peanuts, sauc...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own dumplings from scratch, this fun cooking class is a great place to start.This class is great for beginners who want to learn the basics or experienced cooks looking to improve their skills. Chef Parsati will teach you both traditional methods and modern recipes, sharing helpful tips along the way. You’ll kick things off with a refreshing boiled peanut salad, tossed with fresh herbs and a splash of citrus. Then, yo...