Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

If you're eager to learn the magic of creating your own Asian-style dumplings, then this hands-on cooking class from Chef Edmund is for you. Roll up your sleeves and experiment with making fresh dough before diving into a savory pork filling. Then, prepare a flavorful dipping sauce from scratch and cook pork belly richly seasoned with aromatic spices. You'll also cook baby greens as a side dish and assemble sweet rice balls for dessert. It's a full-blown l...

Learn to prepare traditional Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch in this cooking class with Chef James. He'll share his step-by-step process for creating the perfect dough from scratch, stretching and shaping it like the pizzerias do and choosing the right toppings for an authentic Neapolitan pizza combination. Chef James will also provide a selection of side dishes and a dessert, providing a complete pizza experience straight from the Old Country!Dough is...

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...

Become a baking master in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Karen will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating these classic desserts from around the world. Start with a savory appetizer of angel eggs topped with a mixture of mayo, mustard and scallions. Then, dive into French baking with a tarte tatin using fresh apples. Then, journey to Italy to make a classic cannoli. Make a golden shell to fill with mascarpone and chocolate. Then, make a clas...

Chef Daniel covers cooking fundamentals and culinary presentation in this fun hands-on cooking class. You'll learn how to make fresh pasta dough and shape it into ravioli pasta that will be filled spinach and ricotta and served with marinara sauce. You'll then enjoy an Italian salad with radicchio, tomatoes and avocados. For desert, a surprise prepared by Chef Daniel, that will surely make a sweet ending to the meal.MENUAmuse Bouche: Seasonal Chef's Choice...

Even if you've never created your own at home, this sushi making class from Chef Elham will get you rolling toward culinary mastery in no time. Learn to choose fresh ingredients and turn them into delicious creations you can share with guests or enjoy on your own!This well-rounded course includes lessons in preparing ideal sushi rice, then use it as a base for creating nigiri and seafood rolls with market-available fish or shrimp, California rolls using re...

Discover a passion for vegan food during this immersive gourmet Korean cooking class. A world-class chef will guide you through the authentic and contemporary techniques of building a menu of Korean-style dishes with plant-based ingredients. Begin your adventure with vegetable pancakes known as bindaetteok involving mung beans and kimchi. Continue down the path with rice, soup and banchan side dishes. Design a main course of acorn starch cakes tossed with...

Old-world cuisine gets a new-world twist in this inventive take on a traditional Italian meal! In this exciting cooking class with Chef Dirk, you'll discover how modern classic Italian cooking can be.You'll create classic antipasti, prepare fresh pasta with mushrooms and herbs served with a beef sauce, and cook up chicken piccata with pancetta and sautéed greens. End your lesson with grilled peaches served with mascarpone cream and fresh berries for a bit...

Chef James brings the rustic tastes of Italy's landscape to your table with vegetarian cooking classes. Begin with an antipasti course of Spanish olives, anchovies, artisan cheeses and Acme olive bread. Next, you'll prepare a primo gem salad with oranges, sherry vinegar and olio nuovo. Your entrée is handmade potato gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes, cream and hot pepper. For dessert, enjoy a rich and creamy postre la quesada with local berries.MENUAntipa...

Create a four-course feast inspired by the exciting flavors of India with Chef Parsati. Explore India's finest cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Across four-courses, Chef Parsati will teach you a variety of techniques to make authentic Indian favorites, starting with a savory and creamy chicken pasanda with yogurt, spices and ground almonds. Next, prepare two classic side dishes; a fresh tomato kachumber with cucumbers and red onion...

Sink into the scrumptious and savory scents of the flavors of Thailand in this immersive cooking class. Design gourmet dishes rooted in Thai cuisine under the expert tutelage of Chef Karen. Start your culinary adventure with spicy mango salad with citrus vinaigrette. Continue your journey with chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce and a main course of chicken pad Thai, both involving fresh ingredients like chicken, rice noodles, vegetables, peanuts, sauc...

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...