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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Favorites From France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a lesson and a meal with someone you treasure. Enjoy a session in gourmet French cuisine without leaving your city thanks to this couples cooking class celebrating classic flavors. Practice age-old methods for creating steak with silky bearnaise sauce, arrange a refreshing spinach and beet salad, craft zesty...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Breads for the Creative Baker
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore artful bakes that add style to your repertoire. If you're ready to step up your baking game, the luscious loaves in this hands-on cooking class are your next conquest. With step-by-step instruction, you'll learn the magic of making focaccia flavored with herbaceous rosemary and zesty roasted garlic and a...
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Verified Chef
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
CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Choux Pastry
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master a fundamental French pastry while making sweet and savory treats. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll explore classic dishes made with choux pastry. Your instructor teaches traditional methods for preparing and baking the dough. Flavor savory gougères with ham and swiss, then whip up raspberry filling...
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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
Gourmet Filled Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft classic croissants from scratch along with sweet and savory fillings. In this in-depth cooking class, you’ll explore croissant-making traditions with an expert chef as your guide. Learn to make two types of croissants from start to finish with savory roasted leek with Gruyère and decadent dark...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elegant French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the patisserie-worthy possibilities of a fundamental French dough. This in-depth cooking class showcases the versatility of laminated dough - the base of many flaky French treats. After mastering the lamination process with tips from the chef, you’ll prepare a selection of sophisticated French pastries....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Seasonal French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace rustic, slow-cooked recipes and seasonal French charm in this comforting menu. This hands-on cooking class will have your ready for chilly evenings and the timeless aromas of the changing seasons. An expert chef teaches you how to prepare a hearty cassoulet and turn nutty brown butter into a vegetable side...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Harvest-Inspired Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a spectacular duo of French macarons inspired by the flavors of fall. This in-depth cooking class combines flavor and technique in an immersive lesson led by an expert chef. Master macaron basics including making the delicate batter and piping the smooth, shiny shells. Then, you’ll create rich...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
French-Inspired Steak Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate steak night with refined methods from classic French cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to enhance steak night – or any meal – with a touch of French finesse. An expert chef will teach you timeless techniques such as emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing flavorful pan sauce. Finish...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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