Fun Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
You’ll have so much fun in these unforgettable Bay Area cooking classes! Learn exactly what makes food so enjoyable as a skilled local chef guides you through dishes both familiar and foreign. Pick your favorite menu, gather with a group of friends or even book a solo experience as you get ready for a great time in the kitchen. Book today.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Iconic Dishes From Northern Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore regional flavors signature of Italy’s rustic north. From osso bucco to creamy polenta, this immersive cooking class showcases quintessential dishes from Northern Italy. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll learn classic techniques such as braising to enhance your culinary repertoire. Elevate the flavor and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic French Cooking With Le Creuset
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate traditional French cuisine with one of the world’s most iconic kitchen brands. This immersive cooking class highlights the timeless allure of French cuisine and the unending versatility of cast iron cookware. Throughout this lesson, an expert chef teaches essential techniques from pan-frying chicken and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Saucier’s Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate everyday recipes with homemade gourmet sauces. In this skills-focused cooking class, your chef instructor demystifies the art of making smooth, flavorful sauces. You’ll learn tips for crafting silky hollandaise with fragrant saffron to pair with seared salmon. Then, mix up tangy shallot-dijon vinaigrette to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
South American Staples
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore signature dishes from across Latin America on this sensational culinary journey. This immersive cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South America from Peruvian salsa over grilled flank steak and classic street corn to Salvadoran pupusas stuffed with cheese and creamy dulce de leche. Guided by a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Gourmet Skills for Home Cooks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn fundamental techniques for crafting impressive, flavor-packed recipes at home. This hands-on cooking class elevates everyday meals with essential culinary techniques such as precision knife skills and gourmet sauce work. With tips from the chef, you’ll master breading and frying chicken, balance flavors and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Sizzling Seasonal Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the most of grill season with this fiery, flavor-packed menu. In this interactive cooking class, you'll craft a bold menu to light up seasonal grilling. The chef shares tips for preparing juicy pork chops to serve with vibrant chutney infused with bacon and hatch chiles as well as mashed sweet potatoes for a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
French Baking Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your baking skills with classic French techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef to prepare a trio of traditional desserts. Your chef instructor shares tips for mixing and setting a luscious pot de crème and achieving the signature rise of a soufflé. Finally, you’ll follow...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
French Kitchen Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enhance your culinary repertoire with classic French techniques. This hands-on cooking class highlights must-know methods from traditional French cuisine. With guidance from the chef, you'll master the art of cooking chicken, boosting the flavor with a bright herb sauce. Then, combine flavors and textures in a savory...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Wine Gastronomy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of cooking with wine with tips from a gourmet chef. In this special cooking class, you'll learn techniques for enhancing the depth and complexity of a dish using wine. Guided by the chef, you’ll elevate steaks with decadent marsala pan sauce and balance the sweetness of roasted beets with cabernet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Transitions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the signature flavors of early fall while expanding your culinary skills. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll learn techniques for grilling, baking and more that maximize the flavors and textures in each dish. From searing citrus-herb marinated steak to making pastry for savory tomato tarts, the chef...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Modern Gourmet Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight your special someone with modern restaurant-quality dining. In this gourmet cooking class, you and your date will join an expert chef to craft an elegant modern menu. You’ll learn the steps for creating a showstopping pork Wellington to pair with roasted vegetables and tender farro. For dessert, the chef...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Farmers Market Steak Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate a simple steak dinner with fresh herbs and produce. In this seasonal cooking class, you’ll transform farmers market finds into a vibrant, satisfying meal. An expert chef teaches gourmet techniques to elevate a classic steak dinner. With tips from the instructor, you’ll roast garlic to make compound butter,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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