Fun Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Learn how to make an authentic paella from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Oumar!Begin the class by learning how to make the perfect fluffy bomba rice to be the base of your paella seasoned with fresh saffron threads. Practice your knife skills by chopping bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Then, prepare shrimp, mussels and clams properly. Add in your vegetables and seafood, along with chorizo, chicken and stock to make a savory Spanish dish. Learn...

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...

Learn how to serve up an impressive Italian-inspired feast in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Lorenzo will share recipes and culinary tips and tricks for creating a colorful, wholesome spread of restaurant-worthy dishes.Start off with an impressive appetizer featuring tasty zucchini and fresh parmesan cheese. Make pasta sheets by hand to layer for a hearty mushroom and sausage lasagna entrée. Wrap up this savory meal with a delightful sweet dessert: cla...

Travel to Spain thanks to Chef Oumar's interactive cooking class!The session begins with two popular appetizers; pan con tomate and a savory gambas al ajillo with garlic roasted shrimp. Next, you'll learn to make a classic Spanish paella with chicken, pork, white fish, calamari, shrimp and mussels. Your culinary journey through Spain ends with zesty citrus flan for dessert which offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors to complete your meal. Thr...

Help your little ones get comfortable in the kitchen and expand their palates with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. A culinary expert with a passion for educating, she will teach your budding chef basic kitchen skills as she demonstrates how to make fresh sushi by hand. To start, they'll enjoy a wholesome snack of spiced edamame beans before they learn to prepare onigiri sushi in a variety of fun shapes. They'll prepare a tasty soy dipping...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

In this eye-opening cooking class with Chef James, you'll go behind the scenes and shop for ingredients at Ferry Plaza Farmer's market before preparing a gourmet lunch. You'll learn how to choose the freshest meats, seafood and produce using seasonal options as a guide. Then, you'll use what you've shopped for to create a delicious meal in Chef James' home kitchen. A unique opportunity to discover how a meal comes together from start to finish!MENU Market...

You'll feel like you're dining in Italy in this engaging cooking class. Led by Chef Karen, you'll learn the recipes and techniques for making Italian dishes from scratch. First, learn how to make crispy arancini with Arborio rice topped with Parmesan and served with roasted tomato chutney. Next, master the art of making handmade pasta by making and cutting the dough and stuffing ravioli. Then, whip up a creamy Alfredo sauce to pair with it. Roast a variety...

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...