Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Just learning to cook? Local chefs on Cozymeal are experienced with bringing beginners up to speed in the kitchen. You’ll learn to feel comfortable waltzing into a kitchen and whipping up your favorite snack. You’ll learn knife skills. You’ll impress your friends. The Bay Area has some of the best food in the word; isn’t it time you took advantage of it? Book a beginners cooking class today!
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Spanish Table Toppers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Legendary flavors from Spain are destined to dazzle your senses. Use some of the world's finest kitchenware in an interactive cooking class that turns Spanish cuisine into your new favorite menu. Share a session with an expert local chef while preparing succulent pork loin in romesco sauce, earthy potatoes, greens...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Kids Cooking Series
Three-Day Holiday Baking for Young Chefs
$199
Cooking Class
$199
Let your little ones experience the enchantment of festive culinary creativity. Triple up the kitchen lessons for your aspiring cooks ages 7 to 11 with a three-day baking session where holiday treats are the order of the day! They'll develop confidence behind the counter while crafting batters and doughs to baking and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gourmet French Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate everyday cooking whether savory or sweet with classic French techniques. This hands-on cooking class highlights timeless methods from the French kitchen. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to build flavor with herbs and aromatics while roasting chicken and whip up creamy, cheesy pommes aligot. Create...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elevated Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn chef tips for enhancing the flavors of classic sweet and savory dishes. This interactive cooking class will expand your culinary repertoire with techniques from an expert chef. Using simple methods, the chef teaches you how to upgrade chicken with fragrant garlic, brown butter for mashed potatoes and create a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Italian Crowd-pleasers – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn authentic methods for crafting an Italian feast the whole family will love. This hands-on cooking class designed for all skill levels highlights fundamental techniques from the traditional Italian kitchen. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to form, roll and cut fresh pasta for homemade fettuccine alfredo...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Whimsical Winter Gnomes – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Transform classic cream puffs into adorable edible gnomes. In this seasonal cooking class, you can get creative in the kitchen while enhancing your baking skills. An expert chef will teach you traditional methods for preparing cream puffs topped with craquelin to create unique colors and textures. Decorate your edible...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Seaside Italian Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a romantic feast inspired by coastal Italian cuisine. This interactive cooking class is made for seafood lovers. An expert chef teaches classic techniques and shares tips for preparing fresh seafood. You’ll develop the flavors in a vibrant cioppino and whip up salmon spread to top crusty bruschetta. Mix a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Festive Bundt Creations
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get creative with fall flavors and a classic bundt pan. In this baking-focused cooking class, you’ll craft a trio of indulgent desserts in the traditional bundt shape. Expand your baking skills while preparing dough, pairing flavors and making glazes to elevate your bakes. Guided by the instructor, you’ll make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Taste of Persian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the bright flavors and satisfying textures of authentic Persian cooking This immersive cooking class highlights traditions of the Persian kitchen featuring regional ingredients and classic methods. Improve your knife skills while preparing shirazi, a refreshing blend of chopped cucumbers, tomato and fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Parisian Bistro Staples
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a selection of French favorites with classic techniques from a world-class chef. In this hands-on cooking class, your chef instructor shares traditional methods behind elevated staples of French cuisine. You’ll learn to make signature dishes from rustic French onion soup and pan-roasted chicken to an iconic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving Upgraded
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Update the classic turkey dinner with a creative gourmet touch. In this holiday-themed cooking class, you’ll give classic dishes a modern refresh with tips from a world-class chef. Traditional stuffed turkey becomes Turchetta, a rolled and roasted turkey creation inspired by Italian porchetta. Pair your innovative...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Versatile Italian Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice fundamental skills for creating exquisite Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the versatility of Italian cuisine with a showcase of diverse dishes. With an expert chef to guide you, you’ll learn to prepare savory olive braised pork chops and make fresh pici pasta with red sauce from...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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