Latin Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Chef Karen explores the tamale-making traditions loved by families for generations in this exciting in-person cooking class. Discover the many uses of masa in fillings ranging from savory and spicy to smooth and sweet! Start your lesson with a batch of homemade tortilla chips and guacamole made from scratch. Then, prepare your masa and vegetables to use in fragrant and smoky roasted chicken tamales featuring a kick from Aleppo peppers. And tamales can be a...

Learn to embrace the heat in this Latin-themed cooking class guided by a world-class chef. Get a hands-on lesson in time-honored cooking techniques from Latin America and put your skills to the test as you create four flavorful dishes to enjoy. First, you'll learn the secrets to perfect guacamole with fresh herbs and light yet crispy freshly-fried tortilla chips. Next, garlic-marinated shrimp skewers will light up your tastebuds before a chimichurri carne...

Chef James brings you a course in the traditional art of paella in this Spanish-centered cooking class. He'll share his tips and tricks for bringing together a complete meal with paella sitting center stage! You'll create a selection of delicious starter courses including authentic antipasti and a refreshing salad made with seasonal greens. For the main course, you'll prepare a seafood paella overflowing with fresh gulf prawns, clams and mussels. For desse...