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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Classic Dim Sum Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how easy it can be to make delicious, shareable dim sum. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches traditional techniques for preparing dim sum favorites. Follow along with the chef to learn the steps for making dumplings from forming and pleating to steaming the pillowy morsels. You’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Bistro Charm
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master timeless techniques from French cuisine with a cozy bistro menu. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice fundamental methods that transform simple dishes into something extraordinary. With tips from an expert chef, you’ll mix up homemade vinaigrette and sear meat to perfection, enhancing the flavor...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Countryside Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Journey to the vineyards and chateaus of Burgundy with a rustic French staple. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the enduring traditions of French cuisine. Learn tips from an expert chef as you craft the centerpiece of this country feast, hearty beef bourguignon. Balance the richness with a tangy salad, then...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy Harvest Flavors with Breville
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate comforting autumn flavors elevated with innovative Breville kitchen tools. This special cooking class elevates festive harvest ingredients with the ease of top-notch Breville appliances. Guided by the chef, you’ll create depth of flavor in hot honey chicken with a smoking gun and reduce prep time with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Pasta-Making Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential techniques for crafting handmade pasta and sauces. With the skills learned in this hands-on cooking class, you can create an endless array of delicious pasta dishes. Using high-quality ingredients and simple techniques, a world-class chef teaches you how to mix, roll and shape fresh pasta. Then, you'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Time-Tested Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate vibrant Tuscan flavors with the re-imagining of a timeless duo. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover why Tuscan cuisine has withstood the test of time with its inviting flavors and approachable methods. A world-class chef teaches Italian techniques for a regional interpretation of classic surf...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Traditions of Levantine Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the ancient roots of Levantine cooking and its enduring influence on Mediterranean cuisines. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll experience flavors and methods from centuries-old cuisines. A world-class chef will teach you how to season chicken with fragrant za’atar and create vibrant sides using fresh...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Home-Cooked Indian Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring home the signature aromas and flavors of restaurant-quality Indian cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll learn chef secrets for creating classic Indian dishes at home. Explore traditional ingredients and spices that impart the iconic tastes, smells and textures of Indian cooking. Throughout the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Essential European Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn bread-making fundamentals with two iconic loaves. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll get hands-on practice making Italian focaccia and classic French baguettes. An expert chef shares traditional and time-saving techniques for making these signature breads at home. As a tasty bonus, enhance your fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Kids Cooking Series
Easy Classic Pizza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn how to make a simple meal the whole family will enjoy. In this hands-on cooking class designed for all ages, an expert chef shares tips and tricks for making crowd-pleasing pizzas from scratch. Follow along with the chef as you make homemade dough, then arrange your favorite toppings. Bake your custom pies until...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Signature Seasonal Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the flavors of autumn with peak produce and classic techniques. This hands-on cooking class showcases the season’s best ingredients in a cozy gourmet menu. Join an expert chef for a lesson in fundamental culinary skills that will elevate your cooking any time of year. You'll learn tips for pan-roasting...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Italian Steak and Potatoes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a cozy Italian spin on the classic combination of meat and potatoes. In this hands-on cooking class, the chef draws inspiration from seasonal produce and Italian traditions to create an innovative twist on the hearty duo. Learn methods for searing tender strip steak to pair with pillowy, handcrafted gnocchi...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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