Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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...

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...

Old-world cuisine gets a new-world twist in this inventive take on a traditional Italian meal! In this exciting cooking class with Chef Dirk, you'll discover how modern classic Italian cooking can be.You'll create classic antipasti, prepare fresh pasta with mushrooms and herbs served with a beef sauce, and cook up chicken piccata with pancetta and sautéed greens. End your lesson with grilled peaches served with mascarpone cream and fresh berries for a bit...

Chef James presents his unique variation on traditional gnocchi in this exciting cooking class. First, you'll create a lovely selection of antipiasti, including charcuterie with artisan cheeses, anchovies and olives, and a refreshing salad featuring market-chosen greens. Then, you'll learn to prepare Sardinian gnocchetti using semolina wheat flour instead of potato and a tomato and sausage sauce from a recipe created by Chef James himself. For dessert, enj...

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 reinvent your favorite Spanish dishes with plant-forward profiles in this informative hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel. With his guidance and expertise, you'll learn a refreshing vegan version of classic recipes from this beloved cuisine. Your lesson includes patatas bravas seasoned with vegetable broth and warm paprika and a lesson in paella studded with vegan chorizo and garden vegetables. You'll also prepare a seasonal salad with ele...

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...

Learn to make sweet and savory crêpes and soufflés in this hands-on cooking class, so you can serve up a traditional French dinner or dessert! To begin, Chef Elham will teach you how to whip the egg whites just right for a fluffy, airy soufflé. Enjoy the rich flavors of a spinach and Gruyère cheese soufflé before savoring a delicate Grand Marnier dessert soufflé with a homemade crème anglaise. Up next, you will master the art of preparing paper-thin...

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...

Learn how to creatively and tastefully combine the unique culinary flavors of different Asian and European cuisines in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Dirk. Having lived in or traveled to more than 20 countries, Chef Dirk will share his vast culinary knowledge and teach you how to prepare an assortment of Asian-European fusion dishes, including appetizers, small plates and main dishes. You'll make Asian-inspired bamboo basket steamed dumplings, Phili...

Chef Karen explores the tamale-making traditions loved by families for generations in this exciting in-person cooking class. Discover the many uses of masa in fillings ranging from savory and spicy to smooth and sweet! Start your lesson with a batch of homemade tortilla chips and guacamole made from scratch. Then, prepare your masa and vegetables to use in fragrant and smoky roasted chicken tamales featuring a kick from Aleppo peppers. And tamales can be a...

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...