Cooking Classes for Beginners in the Bay Area

This cooking class from Chef Karen is the perfect session for home chefs looking to try their hand at homemade pizza. You'll learn time-honored techniques for preparing your own pies and a tempting array of other Italian dishes! Begin by creating a refreshing Caprese salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Then, combine wholesome ingredients to create your own traditional dough before cooking up both red and white sauces and a variety...

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...

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover that most of your favorite Mediterranean dishes can be made completely vegan! Chef Parsati will guide you through healthy plant-based dishes that will reinvigorate your home cooking. Discover ingredients that draw inspiration from Asian and Mediterranean dishes to add to your meal plan. You’ll begin by preparing a perfectly crisp pan-fried tofu falafel with a tangy tip. For your main meal, enjoy crunchy ric...

Make your evening meal into a special occasion by learning the secrets for quick cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham. You'll gather skills and techniques to help you prepare elegant dishes with minimal fuss, perfect for weeknight dinners!You'll start by preparing a seared cumin-crusted chicken served with delicately wilted baby spinach. Then, it's on to a savory shrimp scampi and soba noodles peppered with fresh seasonal vegetables. Fini...

This hands-on cooking class with renowned Chef Polly spotlights fresh and fermented ingredients to build a menu full of flavor. Learn all there is to love about the sweet, savory, spicy and umami flavors of Korean cuisine. First, you will pair a mung bean pancake dish with a rich soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to assemble a seaweed soup with kelp and seafood broth to serve alongside stemmed purple rice with barley and quinoa. For the main dish, you’l...

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...

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...

Bring your favorite Asian dishes to your dinner table in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Karen. She'll share her tips and tricks for preparing a savory spread filled with familiar flavors made with a gourmet touch. Start your lesson with a fiery homemade mango dip, served with light and crispy wonton chips. Then, create classic kung pao beef and Szechuan chicken, a pair of entrées with their own spicy and savory personalities. You'll also whip up a...

Young foodies will have a blast learning valuable kitchen skills and recipes for their favorite Mexican eats in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Chef Parsati will provide an insightful, fun lesson on all things culinary as your budding chefs get comfortable in the kitchen and make four homemade dishes.To start, Chef Parsati will teach everyone how to make fresh corn tortilla chips, served alongside a hearty tomato salsa. They'll also get to...

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...

Celebrate the soothing goodness of homemade soup in a comforting cooking class from Chef Elham. These cold-weather classics are a perfect menu to create for a satisfying meal you can eat with a spoon! Your lesson begins with a hearty chicken tortilla soup, made with black beans and tomatoes for a tangy kick. You'll also create creamy corn chowder with white cheddar and smoky bacon goodness and a unique sweet potato bisque for a tasty twist on a soup kitche...

Learn the secrets to creating creamy risotto in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel. With his expert guidance, you'll discover how simple it is to prepare rich, sumptuous risotto that you'll be excited to serve your friends and family. You can also look forward to antipasto and dessert made with authentic Italian ingredients.Your evening will start with antipasto featuring the complimentary flavors of crostini, pesto and ricotta. Then, explore the...