Adult Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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...

Immerse yourself in Italian flavors and cooking techniques as you learn to craft homemade pasta with ease. Culinary expert Chef Roddy will help you transform flour and eggs into tender, chewy pasta to go along with a full Italian meal. Begin with a classic Caesar salad including homemade dressing and a side of toasty garlic bread. Next, roll up your sleeves and knead the pasta dough to perfection before rolling it out and cutting it into one of three class...

Learn how to make classic New York-style pizza in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Daniel will have you mixing, kneading and stretching dough, as he teaches you how to form that iconic New York style crust. Up next, you'll whip up fresh toppings for your perfect crust, including a rich ricotta cheese and creamy bechamel sauce. After all that hard work shaping dough and mixing sauces, you'll enjoy a homemade New York style pizza feast featuring margherita,...

Voyage to a traditional Little Italian movie scene during this engaging cooking class. Under the leadership of a professional chef, you'll learn to make a variety of pizzas by hand - including the skill of tossing the dough in the air to ensure its quality before baking. Begin with a palate cleanser of chicory salad with walnuts, chickpeas, rainbow carrots and peaches. Craft classics like Margarita pizza, as well as some gourmet options like potato pesto g...

Korean street food is all about understanding how to delicately balance bold flavors and in this interactive cooking class, Chef Poly will show you how. Begin by making kimchi mung bean pancakes, bindeduk, with a rich soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make noodles from scratch to assemble jimpong, a classed steamed buns dish before you delve into the world of Korean spices to make tteobokki. Finally, craft dalgona, a popular toffee dessert made even mo...

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...

Sharpen your knife skills with Chef Daniel in this fascinating, hands-on cooking class.You'll slice, dice and julienne your way through a three-course French menu while learning professional tips for knife grip, blade maintenance and choosing the right knife for each task. You'll start by creating a traditional mirepoix, which allows you to practice precise cuts on carrots, celery and onions. Then, you'll move on to more advanced techniques like breaking d...