Gourmet Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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 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...

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...

Learn how to reinvent your favorite Spanish dishes with plant-forward profiles in this informative hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel. With his guidance and expertise, you'll learn a refreshing vegan version of classic recipes from this beloved cuisine. Your lesson includes patatas bravas seasoned with vegetable broth and warm paprika and a lesson in paella studded with vegan chorizo and garden vegetables. You'll also prepare a seasonal salad with ele...

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...

Discover the method for creating pitch-perfect meatballs every time in this informative cooking class from Chef James. They're the centerpiece of a stunning four-course meal that includes an antipasti starter with anchovies, olives, artisan cheeses and breads, and a salad featuring market greens and a homemade vinaigrette. When you prepare the polpettini meatballs in a homemade tomato ragù using San Marzano tomatoes served over bucatini pasta, your heart...

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...

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...