French Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
French food is an icon of difficult-to-learn cuisine. Every chef in culinary school learns to make the five mother sauces, and expert chefs on Cozymeal are presenting that opportunity to you. Whether you’re taking notes on the basics or re-seasoning your Le Creuset, skilled local chefs have something new to teach you. Come cook with the best French chefs in the Bay Area or schedule a private French fête.
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Croissants Crafted by Hand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
It's easy to make your own French pastries with this session baked into your plans. Once you discover how simple it is to bake handmade croissants in this cooking class, your kitchen will become a home boulangerie! Work with a top-notch local baker as you learn to assemble a butter-filled laminated dough then turn it...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Valentine's
Best From the Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a Parisian kick to your repertoire with these creative recipes. Once the bistro favorites in this cooking class become part of your usual menu, you'll never return to casual fare! Your honored chef has prepared a guided session featuring pan-roasted chicken in cognac sauce, classic French onion soup, French beans...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Premium French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Upgrade your dessert tray with these refined handcrafted classics. Elegant flavor is the main ingredient in this hands-on cooking class where baking French pastries becomes an adventure worth taking. Your A-plus culinary instructor shows you how to create chewy fleur de sel caramels, bake crispy palmiers topped with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Midwinter Parisian Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a touch of warmth to your dining life with these winter-perfect bistro bites. Make the most of your cold-weather dining habits with a cooking class that brings French fare into your plans. Learn from a local connoisseur of fine cuisine while arranging a menu featuring roasted chicken in tarragon cream, roasted...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Paris Dinner Plans - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Schedule a gourmet session with your sweetheart with these Parisian dishes in the spotlight. The City of Light offers a selection of quintessential dishes that make this sweet couple-centered cooking class enchanting. From making your own coq au vin and a salad of fresh winter greens to learning to bake a classic...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Wine Country Tasting Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rich terrain yields a bounty of ingredients perfect for gourmet cuisine. Prepare some of the wine region's best-loved selections in a cooking class dedicated to fine dining. Let your esteemed chef instructor demonstrate how the land lends delicious essences to dishes like fillet dressed in red wine and shallot sauce,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Valentine's
Macarons for Your Sweetheart
$99
Cooking Class
$99
These lovely pastries are a treat to create and share. Get into the Valentine's Day spirit with a cooking class where macarons made with love turn into a session filled with premium baking magic! Learn to make heart-shaped shells for chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and whip up a smoked sea salt caramel...
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Palo Alto
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Sunny Citrus Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A splash of brightness makes these treats even more special. Your baking game becomes a more vibrant enterprise once the macarons in this cooking class enter the scene. Infuse familiar elements like crispy tender meringue shells with fresh flavors like chocolate and orange and make a Key Lime Pie macaron featuring...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Definitive French Flavor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find your way to a deliciously traditional menu just in time for dinner. Say "Oui!" to a cooking class that makes French cuisine a fait accompli for chefs of all abilities. Your joyous instructor leads you in a step-by-step session where steak au poivre, truffled potatoes, green salad with homemade French dressing and...
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Palo Alto
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Homespun Rustic Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Two divine Italian loaves make the perfect baked pair. It's an easy feat to conjure up flawless Italian bakes when you have a guided cooking class to show you how it's done. With your talented instructor leading you, you'll discover methods for making yeasted dough and turning it into focaccia studded with roasted...
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Palo Alto
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Romantic French Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an unforgettable evening with a French cooking class showcasing classic dishes. Add a touch of Parisian romance to your next date night with this French cooking class pour deux. Throughout the class, you and your partner will be able to develop your kitchen skills as you prepare a dinner of classic French...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Lavish French Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a little "ooh la la" in your evening plans! Spend an exciting evening exploring a shared cooking class filled with posh French dishes that are easy to create, courtesy of top-notch guidance from your host instructor. Conjure up a selection of lush dishes like seared scallops in champagne and butter sauce,...
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Palo Alto
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.