Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula

Social Cooking Classes with top-rated chefs in South Bay & Peninsula.

Cooking classes in the South Bay Peninsula are an excellent opportunity to learn new recipes or improve your culinary skills. Join gourmet chefs eager to share their specialist knowledge and tips for preparing delectable dishes. Learn to make fresh meals from scratch using elite-level techniques like a pro. These classes are aimed for novice and advanced home chefs alike. Book a session from an array of fun and interactive cooking classes today!

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The Art of French Crêpes and Soufflés

$95

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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...

Chef Elham, San Jose

7 reviews

Next date: Sun, Jan 12th at 11:30AM

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Indian Grilling Essentials

$135

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In this unique hands-on cooking class, you'll sharpen your grilling skills while exploring traditional Indian cuisine. Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare an authentic four-course Indian meal on the grill. You'll prepare three grilled dishes, each featuring a delectable blend of traditional Indian spices. You'll enjoy grilled green beans and tandoori potatoes with a cooling mint sauce, grilled cheese naanza and grilled chicken kabobs with pickled on...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Mastering Classic Desserts

$95

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Become a baking master in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Karen will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating these classic desserts from around the world. Start with a savory appetizer of angel eggs topped with a mixture of mayo, mustard and scallions. Then, dive into French baking with a tarte tatin using fresh apples. Then, journey to Italy to make a classic cannoli. Make a golden shell to fill with mascarpone and chocolate. Then, make a clas...

Chef Karen, Travels to guests within South Bay & Peninsula area

11 reviews

Next date: Mon, Nov 25th at 12:00PM

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Soups for the Soul

$85

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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...

Chef Elham, San Jose

7 reviews

Next date: Sat, Jan 18th at 6:30PM

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Make Mediterranean Cuisine Vegan

$135

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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...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Make Traditional Tamales From Scratch

$129

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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 Karen, Travels to guests within South Bay & Peninsula area

11 reviews

Next date: Mon, Nov 25th at 12:00PM

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An Exploration of Thai Cuisine

$95

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Discover the enchantment of Thai cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham. You'll learn techniques and explore native ingredients as you prepare a sumptuous gourmet Asian-Pacific meal from start to finish. Begin with chicken and coconut milk soup, a creamy creation that blends the sweet and savory. Then, prepare pad thai noodles studded with fresh shrimp, eggs and tofu. For your entrée, a perfectly spiced green curry beef and eggplant dish....

Chef Elham, San Jose

7 reviews

Next date: Sun, Jan 26th at 11:30AM

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A Tour of Northern India

$119

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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...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Sushi-Making Fun for Kids

$85

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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...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Ayurvedic Cooking: Be a Health-Food Guru

$125

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Balance proteins, carbs, vegetables and spices with the ancient art of Ayurvedic cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to make five healthy and perfectly balanced Ayurvedic recipes. You'll begin with a probiotic-filled cucumber mint and kefir cooler. Next, you'll prepare tofu sizzlers, the porridge-like rainbow khichdi with ghee and a fresh and colorful brinjal salsa with eggplant. Dessert is millet kheer with saffron, d...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Healthy Vegetarian Indian Cooking

$115

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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...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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Add California Flair to Chinese Cuisine

$135

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In this in-person cooking class for two, chef Parsati will teach new and exciting ways to create multi-cultural fusion fare derived from Chinese and California cuisines. You'll begin with dragon cauliflower spiked with ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. Your main course is pineapple chicken with fresh herbs and sesame oil, complemented by rainbow fried rice with shrimp and vegetables. A sweet tapioca pearl pudding with saffron and dried fruit rounds...

Chef Parsati, San Jose - South San Jose

48 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 11:00AM

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