Cooking Class: Traditional Polish Pierogi With Chef Elena
Enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly pierogi cooking class where you'll make Polish comfort food from scratch.
Turns out, the secret to happiness is a pocket of dough stuffed with mashed potatoes. Poland figured this out centuries ago. Now it's your turn! You'll mix a simple flour-and-egg dough, whip up a filling of creamy russet potatoes, tangy farmer's cheese and golden sautéed onion, then shape and seal each pierogi by hand. Yes, yours might look a little wonky. That's the charm. Boiled the traditional way and finished with butter, sour cream and crispy bacon or kielbasa, these little guys are comfort food at its most unapologetic. No experience needed. Sign up now!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Elena
- An authentic cooking experience hosted at a local public venue in the Bay Area (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Elena, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly cooking class in the Bay Area with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Polish Dumplings – Pierogi
With all-purpose flour and eggs, russet potatoes, farmer's cheese or dry-curd cottage cheese, yellow onion, butter, sour cream and bacon or kielbasa
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsAdult, Beginner, Date Night, Fun
Outside Reviews for Chef Elena
Alexis
07 Apr 2026
The chef created a very special experience curated to our celebration. The food was perfect for our dietary preference and super delicious. They left the kitchen clean and our left overs packed up nicely. We really enjoyed the experience and they put there all into your dining experience. You won’t regret your booking!
Jacque
05 Mar 2026
Elena was prompt, responsive, tidy, and most importantly made a delicious meal!! She was great at adapting everything to be gluten free and had amazing recommendations on what dishes would go nicely together and with wine for the evening. We also learned a lot about different cooking methods and were able to watch her cook and ask questions throughout! Highly recommend!
Savannah
15 Jan 2026
Great experience! She was prompt and had great communication. She left our kitchen spotless. Thank you Chef Elena for helping making my husband's 40th birthday memorable!
Event location: 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda, CA, 94501
Venue Type: Brewery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Chef Elena is a professional chef and certified nutritionist with experience spanning high-volume kitchens, private dining and wellness-focused culinary coaching. She combines strong nutritional expertise with versatile skills across rustic and elevated cuisines, creating meals that are both balanced and enjoyable. With a background in menu development, special dietary needs and personalized coaching, she focuses on making cooking approachable, engaging and tailored to diverse lifestyles.
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