Vegetarian Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Create a variety of unique Indian dishes locals love in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Across four courses, you'll discover what India has to offer without needing your passport. Start with a vegan tofu tandoori with aromatic spices and pickled onions. Next, you'll create a hearty bowl of cholae masala garbanzo peas cooked in a tomato-based gravy with Indian spices. You'll also learn how to prepare fresh peas pulao with basmati rice. For de...

Explore a vibrant vegetarian menu inspired by North Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja. The chef will guide you as you prepare three courses of regional dishes starting with hara bhara kebabs, a popular snack filled with potatoes and peas. Next, learn how to build layers of complex flavor into a creamy paneer butter masala while practicing the techniques to perfect onion jeera pulao rice. For dessert, enjoy a traditional spiced a...

Your favorite pies get a plant-forward makeover in an exciting pizza-centered cooking class from Chef Daniel. He'll reveal the secrets for preparing primo homemade pizzas with wholesome plant-based goodness in every bite! You'll enjoy an amuse-bouche prepared by the chef himself as you create a classic pizza dough entirely from scratch. Then, prepare luxe combinations of vegan ricotta, basil, garlic and pine nuts for a pesto pizza and assemble vegan parmes...

Discover a passion for vegan food during this immersive gourmet Korean cooking class. A world-class chef will guide you through the authentic and contemporary techniques of building a menu of Korean-style dishes with plant-based ingredients. Begin your adventure with vegetable pancakes known as bindaetteok involving mung beans and kimchi. Continue down the path with rice, soup and banchan side dishes. Design a main course of acorn starch cakes tossed with...

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 the rustic tastes of Italy's landscape to your table with vegetarian cooking classes. Begin with an antipasti course of Spanish olives, anchovies, artisan cheeses and Acme olive bread. Next, you'll prepare a primo gem salad with oranges, sherry vinegar and olio nuovo. Your entrée is handmade potato gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes, cream and hot pepper. For dessert, enjoy a rich and creamy postre la quesada with local berries.MENUAntipa...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare four vegetarian Indian dishes from minimal fresh ingredients, so you can feel confident cooking up comforting and healthy weeknight meals. You will first use lentils, spices and garlic to cook a hearty yellow dal fry before whipping up an onion and mint raita dip to serve on the side with crispy papadam crackers. You'll follow your starter with a rich and savory cauliflower and pota...

Discover the secrets to Southern Indian cuisine in this immersive cooking class with Chef Pooja. A culinary expert, she will guide you through the process of creating various recipes native of India as you learn new cooking skills and techniques.This immersive course will begin with mini masala uttapams, which are doughy and pancake-like filled with rice, lentils, tomatoes and green chilis. Next, learn to prepare a hearty and flavorful potato-based curry w...

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...

Learn to prepare traditional Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch in this cooking class with Chef James. He'll share his step-by-step process for creating the perfect dough from scratch, stretching and shaping it like the pizzerias do and choosing the right toppings for an authentic Neapolitan pizza combination. Chef James will also provide a selection of side dishes and a dessert, providing a complete pizza experience straight from the Old Country!Dough is...

Master the techniques of vegetarian izakaya selections in this Japanese cooking class. Chef Parsati leads this fun and interactive session as you learn how to roll sushi and stir-fry fresh ingredients. You'll start with Japanese spiced edamame beans before diving into terminator sushi made with tofu, avocado, cucumber, unagi sauce and spicy wasabi. Next up are sumptuous yakisoba noodles with fresh vegetables and a smoky sweet-and-sour sauce. End with a gre...

Discover popular dishes from the streets of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja. The chef will teach you the skills and techniques to prepare three iconic street food dishes from start to finish. Begin with the ubiquitous Indian fried snack, pani puri, a puffed flatbread with spiced potatoes and chutney. Blend vibrant flavors and satisfying textures in a traditional dahi papdi chaat, a favorite street food in Delhi, topped with bright chut...