Date Night Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Chef Lorenzo leads an in-person cooking class where rustic Italian flavor is the main ingredient. You'll combine a host of elements from the Italian countryside to create a meal with natural appeal. Combine a selection of robust herbs to create homemade ravioli, featuring handcrafted pasta. Prepare a wild boar stew that adds a delicious dimension to lean game cuts, served with stir-fried spinach. And for dessert, whip up an irresistible trifle made of a bl...

Learn easy-to-master techniques and delicious recipes that will enhance your mood.Chef Parsati is ready to teach you how to use fresh ingredients known for their ability to reduce stress and anxiety to prepare a menu of flavorful, mood-enhancing dishes in this hands-on cooking class! You’ll create an avocado dip with mint and cilantro to whet your appetite, before cooking a satisfying braised salmon steak seasoned with fennel and caraway seeds. A hearty...

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 cappelletti pasta that will be served with chicken, ricotta and Bolognese sauce. You'll then enjoy an insalata bianca with fennel, radishes and Belgian endives. A rustic crostata a la mandorla — an Italian almond tart — makes a sweet ending to the meal.MENUAmuse Bouche: Seasonal Chef's Choice...

The rich, rustic flavors of German cuisine come to life in this hearty European meal! Let Chef Dirk introduce you to the delicious possibilities of German recipes in this hands-on cooking class.You'll begin with grilled appetizers that combine meat and vegetables with melted cheese before creating a Schweitzer Art green salad with pancetta and vinaigrette. For your entrée, prepare a Jägerschnitzel robed in mushroom cream sauce and served with spätzle. F...

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...

Meat-eaters don't get to have all the dumpling fun, as this interactive cooking class dedicated to vegetarian dumplings demonstrates. Chef Edmund has an exciting lesson to share with plant-based diners who love authentic Asian delights! You'll use fresh ingredients to create a tender dumpling dough before filling it with a hearty blend of greens, mushrooms and tofu. Learn to assemble your own customized dumpling sauce to make them even more delicious. You'...

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...

Learn to embrace the heat in this Latin-themed cooking class guided by a world-class chef. Get a hands-on lesson in time-honored cooking techniques from Latin America and put your skills to the test as you create four flavorful dishes to enjoy. First, you'll learn the secrets to perfect guacamole with fresh herbs and light yet crispy freshly-fried tortilla chips. Next, garlic-marinated shrimp skewers will light up your tastebuds before a chimichurri carne...

Bring the bright, healthful flavors from one of the planet's most nutritious cuisines to your table in this in-person cooking class from Chef Lorenzo. Discover the enchanting blend of ingredients and seasonings that makes diners around the world fall in love! Your session begins with meatballs made using fresh tuna and a risotto peppered with zucchini and pawns pulled from the sea. You'll also prepare an intriguing salad with a blend of octopus and potatoe...

Explore the culinary culture of Delhi in this hands-on cooking class – no passport necessary!Learn an array of techniques and a menu of flavorful dishes from Northern India, courtesy of Chef Parsati. This hands-on cooking experience will introduce you to the tastes and textures of the capital city, Delhi, while you prepare authentic dishes and gather helpful tips from your personal professional chef-guide. In this class, you’ll utilize traditional Indi...

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...