Date Night Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join Chef Elham for this interactive cooking class that explores the world of chocolate. Guests can enjoy a savory appetizer platter while learning about different types of chocolate and how they are made. Draw inspiration from the chef’s demonstration as you express your own artistic interpretations of chocolate desserts. Create a decadent chocolate molten cake with raspberry coulis, an airy dark chocolate mousse and luscious chocolate dipped fruit for...

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...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pooja will teach you how to fill a centerpiece-worthy Middle Eastern mezze platter from start to finish. This selection of dips and spreads bursting with bold herbs and spices is ideal for sharing at parties or gatherings. The chef will show you how to achieve a smooth, creamy hummus and balance the rich flavors of a hearty muhammara. Prepare a rich labneh dip and bright, herbed tabouli to round out your platter along w...

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...

Join Chef Parsati in this hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare a traditional four-course Hawaiian menu using recipes that hail directly from the islands. To begin, Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare savory herbed potato wedges. Next, you'll learn how to build an authentic Hawaiian vegetable poke bowl with a homemade citrus ponzu sauce. For the main course, you'll enjoy huli huli chicken with a homemade pineapple marinade served with a sid...

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 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...