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Cooking Classes in San Francisco

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Wow your friends and gain confidence in your culinary abilities with cooking classes in San Francisco. In these hands-on courses, some of the most talented chefs around will guide you through the process to cooking spectacular dishes that look as delectable as they taste. From intricate tapas to wholesome fish entrées to indulgent desserts, you'll get the chance to learn to make whatever you are craving. Start your culinary journey today!

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Dinner From the Mediterranean

$145

Cooking Class

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...

Chef James, San Francisco - Haight-Ashbury

12 reviews

Next date: Tue, Oct 8th at 6:00PM

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Authentic Meatball Dinner

$145

Cooking Class

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 James, San Francisco - Haight-Ashbury

12 reviews

Next date: Tue, Oct 8th at 6:00PM

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Make a Summery French-Spanish Menu

$145

Cooking Class

Join Chef James for cooking classes that explore the complexities and time-honored techniques of classic French bouillabaisse. You'll begin by preparing an antipasti plate with Spanish olives, anchovies, artisan cheeses and Acme olive bread. A seasonal green salad follows this appetizer. Next, you'll learn how to create bouillabaisse with saffron, fennel, tomatoes, mussels, clams and rockfish or snapper. Dessert is dolce la quesada, Spanish cheesecake, top...

Chef James, San Francisco - Haight-Ashbury

12 reviews

Next date: Tue, Oct 8th at 6:00PM

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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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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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Asian Culinary Tour

$139

Cooking Class

Embark on a voyage of flavor and texture across the continent with Chef Mike as your guide.An adventure of Asian cuisine is yours for the taking in this hands-on cooking class. Explore a thrilling array of flavorful regional dishes as you learn to prepare them using the freshest ingredients available!Your trek begins in Thailand with khao soi curry noodles with chicken. Then, it’s onward to China for crunchy classic cucumber salad before heading to Korea...

Chef Mike, San Francisco

12 reviews

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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Splendid Sushi Creations

$139

Cooking Class

In this fun, insightful cooking class, you’ll discover how to make delectable sushi and learn about the culture from which sushi emerged. Sushi has become increasingly popular worldwide, and has remained the perfect dish for afternoon get-togethers and evenings with friends. First, Chef Mike will teach you how to craft nigiri and a tantalizing spicy salmon roll. After preparing a refreshing vegetable roll, you’ll then create your own unique, specialty...

Chef Mike, San Francisco

12 reviews

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Baking Classes

Elevate your dessert making skills in baking classes. Explore recipes and techniques to craft classic sweets and authentic treats from around the world.

Cake Decorating Classes

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.

Classes For Couples

Turn your weekly date night into a tasty interactive event with couples cooking classes. Learn new techniques and recipes to create a meal for two.

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