Gourmet Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Indulge in your fanciest culinary cravings. What dish have you always wanted but never ordered? What foods have you always dreamed of learning to make? Gourmet dining is more accessible than you might think, even in your very own kitchen. An expert local chef will break down even the most complicated dishes into accessible, enjoyable creations that all skill levels can tackle. Book a gourmet cooking class today and impress future dinner guests for years to come.
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Season’s Best
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform peak seasonal ingredients into a gourmet meal. This hands-on cooking class draws inspiration from seasonal produce and classic techniques to create a colorful, flavor-packed menu. Your chef instructor shares traditional methods and modern tips for grilling tender chicken stuffed with prosciutto and fontina...
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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
Chef's Anniversary Extravaganza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate 52 years with a gourmet menu of chef favorites. In this special cooking class, you’ll learn to create an upscale feast of classic French dishes. An expert chef teaches traditional methods and restaurant tricks for crafting luxurious steak au poivre, indulgent pommes anna and delicate chocolate crepes with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
French Celebration Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join this festive anniversary celebration with an elegant French menu. In this immersive cooking class, you’re invited to join the party and learn to prepare a decadent menu featuring French classics. Simmer chicken and white wine for coq au vin and whip potatoes into silky pommes purée. Then, for dessert, the chef...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Steak Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master traditional steakhouse techniques to prepare a restaurant-worthy menu. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class delivers skills and techniques needed to prepare a five-star meal. Learn how to prepare and cook flank steak, mix a compound butter and use crispy onions for texture. You'll also slice and roll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
South of France Culinary Journey
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embark on a taste-filled journey to the south of France. Plan the perfect French menu by joining this fun and interactive cooking class. Designed for all levels of home chefs, you'll learn how to sear chicken breasts combined with capers, olives and roasted lemons. Master the techniques needed to create a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Smoky Filet Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan the perfect date night menu by joining fun and interactive cooking sessions. Embark on a romantic journey with this cooking class focused on the art of preparing a premium filet. Join a gourmet chef to learn how to season and cook a filet. Practice charring fresh tomatoes and bell peppers for a rich sauce and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Opulent French Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a touch of Parisian romance to your next date. Join an esteemed chef for a cooking class exploring the flavors of a decadent French menu. Share time together while learning traditional techniques for cleaning and searing scallops and simmering a creamy risotto. For dessert, make an authentic French dessert using...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Romance in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore your common love of culture and cuisine. Take a culinary tour of Tuscany with this cooking class featuring traditional techniques and authentic ingredients. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll work side-by-side while searing steak and seasoning it with lemon, olive oil and fragrant rosemary. You'll also create a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Parisian Summer Soirée - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself to an elegant French bistro. Join an esteemed chef for a cooking class featuring the flavors, color and texture of authentic French cuisine. You'll work together to practice pan-roasting chicken and using knife skills to slice vegetables for a rustic ratatouille. Mix and form pastry dough for savory...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic Parisian Rendezvous - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the streets of Paris through a flavor-filled menu. Designed to evoke the tastes of exclusive French restaurants, this cooking class will bring a romantic touch to the next date night. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to pan-roast chicken and highlight mashed potatoes with brown butter. Bring out the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Steak and Seafood Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to recreate the flavors of land and sea. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class shares techniques for preparing surf and turf as a team. Use fresh ingredients as you practice cleaning, slicing and grilling steak and seafood. Master grilling a juicy steak and forming crab cakes from scratch. Dessert is a...
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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)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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