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Elevate your sensibilities for food preparation and discover a wealth of intriguing dishes with gourmet cooking classes in the Bay Area. You'll learn novel techniques and one-of-a-kind recipes from top-tier chefs and culinary instructors with experience in fine cooking. And you can explore practically any dining mode you like, from dazzling desserts to multi-course dinners and everything in between. Sign up for a gourmet cooking class today and step up to the next level of delicious!

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Dinner From the Mediterranean

$125

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Chef James presents his unique variation on traditional gnocchi in this exciting cooking class. First, you'll create a lovely selection of antipiasti, including charcuterie with artisan cheeses, anchovies and olives, and a refreshing salad featuring market-chosen greens. Then, you'll learn to prepare Sardinian gnocchetti using semolina wheat flour instead of potato and a tomato and sausage sauce from a recipe created by Chef James himself. For dessert, enj...

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Chef James, San Francisco

5 reviews

Next date: Mon, Jan 31st at 12:00PM

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Rustic Native American Feast

$95

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In this exciting cooking class with Chef John, you’ll utilize a variety of ingredients to create unique, mind-blowing flavors. You’ll prepare mouth-watering squash blossoms filled with feta cheese, goat cheese and mint — then dipped in tempura batter and fried. You’ll make a wild weed salad that will shock your taste buds. For the main course, you’ll cook your choice of duck breast with cherry chutney, bison tri-tip or savory salmon prepared on A...

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Chef John, San Francisco

1 review

Next date: Thu, Feb 3rd at 6:00PM

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Elegant Hors d'Oeuvres

$85

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Chef Elham has created a cooking class filled with a quartet of hors d'oeuvres guaranteed to impress all at your next gathering. You'll take your culinary skills to the next level with baked brie bites made of puff pastry and filled sautéed mushrooms or dried fruit. Next is prosciutto-wrapped herbed chicken bites with rosemary and garlic-lemon aioli. Then, enjoy making a fresh mozzarella and olive crostini with roasted red pepper sauce and smoked salmon o...

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Chef Elham, San Francisco

1 review

Next date: Sat, Feb 12th at 6:30PM

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Demystifying the Mother Sauces

$99

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Discover the fundamental mother sauces of French cuisine in this four-course class. In this hands-on class with Chef Mike, you'll master four French mother sauces paired perfectly with traditional dishes. Chef Mike will begin with a creamy and tangy hollandaise over grilled asparagus and lemon. Next, you'll make an irresistible velouté to use with a crisp chicken pie, followed by a decadent béchamel to use in triple-cheese macaroni and cheese with toaste...

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Chef Mike, San Francisco

2 reviews

Next date: Mon, Feb 14th at 6:00PM

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Fantastic French Fare

$125

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In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into amazing French cuisine. Chef John will teach you the secrets to preparing authentic, delicious French dishes. You’ll go home with a newfound love and respect of French food and the skills to whip up amazing French fare in your own kitchen. You’ll learn how to make a brie-stuffed puff pastry, and you’ll learn how to make curly endive with bacon. For the main course...

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Chef John, San Francisco

1 review

Next date: Thu, Feb 3rd at 6:00PM

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The Art of French Crêpes and Soufflés

$95

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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...

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Chef Elham, San Francisco

1 review

Next date: Sun, Feb 20th at 12:00PM

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Popular Indian Dishes

$129

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Learn how to create a variety of classic Indian dishes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Using fresh ingredients and professional cooking techniques, Chef Parsati will guide you through creating handmade Indian favorites. First, you'll start with an exquisite salmon amritsari tikka with sour pickled onions and cranberry dip. Next, you'll dive into a fresh saag dal using seasonal leafy greens and classic Indian spices. You'll also learn how...

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Chef Parsati, San Jose

17 reviews

Next date: Thu, Feb 3rd at 3:00PM

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Traditional Spanish Dishes

$125

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Learn how to create authentic Spain favorites in this hands-on cooking class. Across five courses, you'll learn how to master classic Spanish cuisine with Chef Marc. Some of the dishes you can look forward to preparing, include pan con tomate with salty anchovies paired with creamy imported manchego cheese, aromatic traditional garlic shrimp and an infamous seafood paella packed with calamari, shrimp, mussels, tomato sauce and red pepper. For dessert, you'...

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Chef Marc, San Francisco

16 reviews

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Classic Weekend Brunch

$99

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Chef Mike makes every brunch enthusiast's dreams come true with this hands-on cooking class that is as fun and laid-back as brunch itself. Learn how to be the weekend host with the most with a menu of delectable, crowd-pleasing dishes guaranteed to impress.Chef Mike will teach you to source the finest ingredients and utilize the best techniques to prepare sweet and savory brunch favorites. Master zippy lemon ricotta pancakes, mouthwatering shrimp and grits...

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Chef Mike, San Francisco

2 reviews

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Specialty Rolls and Sushi Staples

$149

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No need to choose among these three culinary delights — now you can learn how to make them all! Chef Edison’s hands-on cooking class will introduce you to the techniques needed to create a trio of Japanese favorites: Sushi, sashimi and nigiri. You’ll begin by learning how to make rolls, including the ever-popular California roll. Then, using the freshest catches available hand-chosen by Chef Edison, you’ll discover the process for preparing fish fo...

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Chef Edison, San Francisco

1 review

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Delightful French Pastries

$95

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In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Eric will teach you how to make buttery, flaky pastry dough that will elevate your pies, tarts and galettes. You’ll first use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create fruit filling for a unique fruit tartlet. Next, you’ll utilize traditional French techniques to craft pâte à choux (delicate pastry dough), which serves as the base for savory gougères, a cheese pastry with Gruyère and bright herbs. And let’s not fo...

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Chef Eric, San Francisco

1 review

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Indian Grilling Essentials

$135

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In this unique hands-on cooking class, you'll sharpen your grilling skills while exploring traditional Indian cuisine. Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare an authentic four-course Indian meal on the grill. You'll prepare three grilled dishes, each featuring a delectable blend of traditional Indian spices. You'll enjoy grilled green beans and tandoori potatoes with a cooling mint sauce, grilled cheese naanza and grilled chicken kabobs with pickled on...

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Chef Parsati, San Jose

17 reviews

Next date: Thu, Feb 3rd at 3:00PM

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