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Cooking Classes for Beginners in San Francisco

Discover cooking classes for beginners with top-rated chefs in San Francisco.

Hone your kitchen skills with beginner cooking classes in San Francisco. Whether you are just getting started on your culinary journey or are looking to refresh your skills, you’ll gain tons of knowledge in these hands-on classes. Your expert chef instructor will patiently guide you as you prepare ingredients and follow cooking instructions to create an outstanding meal. Then, go home and put your new skills to work in your own kitchen. Book your cooking class to get started today!

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Best Cooking Classes for Beginners in San Francisco

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Learn to Serve a Stunning Spanish Feast

$145

Cooking Class

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...

Chef James, San Francisco - Haight-Ashbury

12 reviews

Next date: Sun, Sep 8th at 6:00PM

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Cookie Decorating for Beginners

$125

Cooking Class

Explore the basics of giving your finished cookies a touch of stylish charm with an in-person cooking class led by Chef Lindsay. It's a sweet forum for learning how to create your own beautifully adorned baked treats while learning from an exceptional baker and cookie designer. Using sugar cookies as your base, you'll prepare an array of nature-themed designs perfect for celebrating spring. Use outlining, flow-fill and piping methods to create cookies like...

Chef Lindsay, Travels to guests within San Francisco area

1 review

Next date: Tue, Sep 10th at 6:00PM

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Dynamite Dumplings

$129

Cooking Class

Fans of Asian dumplings are sure to love this interactive cooking class from Chef Edmund. Discover the traditional techniques for preparing your own takes on these savory favorites from start to finish. With Chef Edmund's expert guidance, you'll learn to make your own fresh dough, perfect for turning into authentic dumplings. You'll also prepare a savory beef filling as well as a bespoke dipping sauce to enjoy them with. Then, cook up a batch of chicken le...

Chef Edmund, San Francisco

2 reviews

Next date: Wed, Sep 11th at 5:00PM

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Introduction to Cookie Decorating

$125

Cooking Class

For bakers eager to learn modern cookie decorating techniques, this hands-on cooking class from Chef Lindsay is a sweet chance to step into the kitchen! She'll show you artful modern techniques for crafting edible works that are sure to be a hit with the cookie lovers in your life. You'll use a variety of methods including outlining, flow-filling and piping to create a trio of hippie-happy designs, including Flower Power, Peace Out and Groovy Bus, yours to...

Chef Lindsay, Travels to guests within San Francisco area

1 review

Next date: Tue, Sep 10th at 6:00PM

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Cookie Decorating Duets

$125

Cooking Class

Prepare to be wowed by a hands-on cooking class focused on sweet pairings of deliciously decorated cookies! Chef Lindsay has prepared a delightful lesson where the taste and décor of each cookie set take on the characteristics of other distinctly flavorful couplings. You'll add dazzling dimension to plain sugar cookies as you practice outline, flow-fill and piping techniques to create designs like Coffee and Doughnuts, Ice Cream and Pie and Cookies and Mi...

Chef Lindsay, Travels to guests within San Francisco area

1 review

Next date: Tue, Sep 10th at 6:00PM

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Crafting the Perfect Taco

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Explore the world of tacos in this interactive cooking class with Chef Yosef! Learn to blend traditional and unique ingredients to craft the perfect taco. Start with homemade masa harina tortillas, the authentic base for any taco. You’ll cook boneless chicken and chuck meat, richly seasoned and perfectly tender. Discover how to use fresh ingredients like tomatoes, chile, garlic and tomatillos and experiment with oyster mushrooms for a delicious twist. Co...

Chef Yosef, Alameda

2 reviews

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The Art of Pasta Sauces

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

In this cooking class with Chef Yosef, get hands-on experience crafting delicious sauces from scratch to pair with different pasta varieties. Learn the secrets to making each sauce shine with fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Join a flavorful journey through the basics of sauce-making and pasta pairing. This class is ideal for pasta lovers and aspiring chefs eager to explore classic sauces in a fun social environment. MenuPestoWith basil, pine nuts,...

Chef Yosef, Alameda

2 reviews

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Demystifying the Mother Sauces

$139

Cooking Class

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...

Chef Mike, San Francisco

12 reviews

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Classic Weekend Brunch

$129

Cooking Class

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...

Chef Mike, San Francisco

12 reviews

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Fundamental Knife Skills

$95

Cooking Class

Learn fundamental knife skills in this hands-on cooking class. In this hands-on culinary experience, Chef Mike will teach you the essentials to properly using knives in the kitchen. Gain confidence and an understanding of general knife styles and anatomy, the safety precautions, and basic use and care. Then, you'll learn different knife cuts and the appropriate times to use them for different dishes and food. You'll also get to put your newly-learned knife...

Chef Mike, San Francisco

12 reviews

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Learn the secrets to crafting professional-quality cakes in cake decorating classes. You’ll practice baker-approved techniques for icing and piping layer cakes, cupcakes and other treats.

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