Beginner Cooking Classes in San Francisco
You may think that everybody else knows how to cook, but they’re really just channeling the cooks they learned from. So come learn from the best! Professional chefs are experienced teachers who know how to translate the wisdom of great restaurants to your home. Beginner cooking classes are the perfect way to take the reins in the kitchen; sign up and boost your culinary confidence!
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Gourmet French Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bring the sophistication of French cuisine to life. During this hands-on cooking class, you and your partner will experience the elegance of French dining. You'll learn how to create a memorable French meal, mastering techniques from crafting savory appetizers to creating perfectly roasted vegetables....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Southeast Asian Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to infuse the rich flavors of Southeast Asia into your everyday meals. During this hands-on cooking class, enjoy a date night adventure highlighting southeast asian cuisine. You and your partner will learn how to create authentic dishes from scratch, blending unique flavors and fresh ingredients. This...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Sea and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make a gourmet surf & turf menu from scratch. During this engaging cooking class, you and your partner will pair the best flavors of the sea with the best flavors of the land, making a delicious menu. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you different cooking techniques and flavor pairing to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Kitchen Cutting Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn knife techniques and kitchen cutting skills. Bring a new set of skills and techniques to your kitchen prep game. Led by a gourmet chef, these sessions are designed to bring confidence while teaching you to slice, dice, chop and mince like a pro. You'll get hands-on practice cutting a variety of meat, cheese,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Steak with Dad
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat Dad to a steak dinner for a birthday or other special occasion. Prepare a menu you'll remember with this cooking class. An esteemed chef will share tips and techniques for preparing steakhouse flavors. Learn how to perfectly sear a steak and make compound butter flavors. Make a whiskey-infused Manhattan ice...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Summer Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the flavors of summer. Join this cooking class to discover ways to use seasonal ingredients to create a garden-fresh summer menu. You'll learn how to grill a flank steak and make herb-infused potatoes with a zesty aioli. Master charring zucchini for a tomato salad. For dessert, learn how to churn a buttered...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Beer Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your favorite beverage to the kitchen with a unique culinary experience. Explore the flavors of craft beer with this cooking class. You'll learn how to use regional beers to make a delicious array of recipes. Master skills for items such as porter and honey-glazed short ribs, and beer-braised greens and beer...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors of Summer
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become the hit of the next neighborhood gathering. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class celebrates the flavors of summer grilling season. Learn all about marinating and grilling chicken, meat, vegetables and seafood. Master essential knife skills and prepare the perfect batch of skewers. You'll also learn how to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Cooking with Cast Iron
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to properly use your favorite cast iron pans. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class is the ideal way to learn new skills and boost kitchen confidence. Explore ways to use cast iron pans to bring out the best in any type of cuisine. Learn how to use saffron for grilled chicken. You'll also mix and roll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of authentic paella and other Spanish specialties. Plan a Spanish-inspired menu with this fun and interactive cooking class. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll master techniques needed for making paella and sofrito as well as toasting bomba rice and infusing saffron into a variety of paella dishes....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Dim Sum Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore classic Chinese recipes that you can share with family and friends. This fun and interactive cooking class features the art of making authentic dim sum from scratch. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share step-by-step instructions for forming, folding, pleating and steaming a variety of traditional...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Sushi Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare your favorite sushi rolls at home. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class focuses on the art and skills of sushi making. Learn the essentials, such as selecting fish, steaming rice and whisking dipping sauces. Explore knife techniques and learn how to roll the perfect California, dragon or rainbow roll....
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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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