Beginner Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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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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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Fundamentals of Food Preparation 6 slide
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The Fundamentals of Food Preparation

$89
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$89
This cooking class is your opportunity to learn essential culinary skills and master kitchen techniques. Discover fundamental culinary skills and essential cooking techniques in this chef-guided cooking class. You'll work with premium ingredients and gain confidence as you create a balanced vinaigrette, pan-sear fresh...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know 6 slide
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Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Improve your culinary skills by learning essential kitchen techniques in this interactive chef-led cooking class. Learning essential culinary techniques makes your time in the kitchen more productive and fun and your family's favorite dishes more flavorful. In this chef-led and interactive cooking class, you'll gain...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mediterranean Culinary Secrets 6 slide
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Mediterranean Culinary Secrets

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare authentic Mediterranean cuisine in your home with guidance from an expert chef. The secrets of preparing authentic Mediterranean cuisine are at your fingertips in this chef-led and interactive cooking class. The scrumptious, fresh three-course menu pulls influence from Spain, Greece, France and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Handmade Holiday Tamales 6 slide
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Handmade Holiday Tamales

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Breakdown the process of fresh tamales, from masa to filling and more. Make a cultural holiday dish in this immersive cooking class. A chef will teach you how to craft authentic two types of tamales, starting by making fresh masa from scratch. Make savory shredded pork with green mole sauce and spicy cotija cheese and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Knife Skills Workshop 6 slide
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Knife Skills Workshop

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gain confidence with expert knife techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Improve your kitchen confidence in this chef-led cooking class. Learn the chef-approved techniques to master this essential culinary skill. Start by learning how to hold the knife properly. Then, practice slicing, dicing and chopping...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Easy Sunday Roast 6 slide
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Easy Sunday Roast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence as you prepare this classic British meal. Settle in for a classic Sunday roast, the ultimate comfort meal. Guided by a chef-instructor practice new culinary techniques like creating your own herbed crust on filet of beef and mixing up a tangy horseradish cream sauce to top it. Bake to pink perfection...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night 6 slide
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Delightful Dim Sum - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your dim sum skills during an immersive cooking class. Learn the secrets to crafting authentic dim sum and dumplings in this cooking class. A talented chef will share techniques, tips and stories, ensuring you master the skills to recreate the charm of dim sum in your own kitchen. Book your dim sum cooking...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Scratchmade American Donuts 6 slide
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Scratchmade American Donuts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of homemade donuts in this immersive cooking class. Elevate your home bakes beyond just cookies and cakes as you discover how to make your very own donuts. Guided by an expert chef, you will work through all steps of the process from mixing your own batter to cooking, glazing and filling three classic...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Best Beef Wellington - Date Night 6 slide
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Best Beef Wellington - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal that's both comforting and modern. Take your standard weekly beef roast up a notch with a stunning Wellington presentation. Guided by a chef instructor, you will become a master of this extravagant dish. From mixing and rolling out fresh puff pastry to practicing your knife skills and making a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Flavors of Thai Cuisine 6 slide
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Flavors of Thai Cuisine

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft classic Thai dishes with a perfect balance of flavors to delight your senses. Explore the flavors of Thailand in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to create three Thai recipes using fresh ingredients. Craft crispy crab spring rolls and paired with a homemade sweet chili sauce....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.5
43 Reviews
Palo Alto
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From Overlooked to Delicious

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to use the under-utilized parts of animals into mouth-watering dishes. In this engaging cooking class, learn how often discarded ingredients can become integral for delicious meals. Chef Kyle will teach you basic knife work and butchery skills to craft multiple courses. Begin the class with a beef heart...
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5.0
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Fresh French Breakfast 6 slide
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Fresh French Breakfast

$105
Cooking Class
$105
Start your day off right with delicious influence of French cuisine. Elevate your weekend brunch with the delightful flavors of France in this engaging cooking class led by Chef Kyle. Explore the techniques behind crafting decadent Parisian cuisine firsthand. Start your culinary journey by preparing a refreshing...
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