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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Asian Inspirations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a flavor-packed menu inspired by ingredients and techniques from Asian cuisines. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll master the balance of flavors and textures signature of Asian cooking styles. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll learn to sauté shrimp and develop an umami-rich sauce. Boost the color...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Work with Wüsthof
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice fundamental knife skills with premium Wüsthof knives. This skills-focused cooking class will have you slicing, dicing and chopping with the precision of a professional chef. With feedback from your chef instructor, you’ll master quick, efficient food prep and build confidence in the kitchen as you craft a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Parisian Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the romance of Parisian dining with a handcrafted French menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you'll create cherished memories while preparing an elegant French feast with your special someone. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to sear scallops to pair with fragrant beurre blanc and layer tender...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Croissant Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential methods for crafting sweet and savory croissants. This hands-on cooking class focuses on fundamental techniques for creating traditional croissants. Guided by an expert chef, you will practice the steps for preparing laminated dough and improve your skills in rolling, shaping and proofing. During this...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Dreamy Chocolate Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a decadent trio of chocolate treats with tips from an expert chef. In this cooking class for chocolate lovers, tap into your inner pastry chef to create handmade chocolate delights. A world-class instructor teaches you how to infuse ganache with espresso and amaretto to make indulgent truffles. Then, coat...
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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
Timeless Culinary Tools and Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to elevate recipes with cast iron and pressure-cooking techniques. In this specialty cooking class, you’ll use time-honored kitchen tools to craft a gourmet menu. With tips from the chef, you’ll use pressure cooking methods to create tender beef short ribs and practice the timing and technique for achieving...
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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
Chinese Small Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare your favorite Chinese appetizers using traditional techniques. Join an esteemed chef for this cooking class focused on delicious dim sum recipes. Practice making two types of dumplings using techniques like forming, folding, pleating and steaming. You'll also make fluffy steamed buns stuffed with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Summer Salmon on the Patio
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate summer's flavors all season long. Enjoy the bounties of summer with this cooking class designed to bring new and exciting flavors to backyard get-togethers. Master techniques for grilling salmon to flaky perfection. Simmer an herb and veggie sauce and a creamy risotto. Share refreshing sweet tea and end the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Summer Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put summer flavors at the top of your warm weather to-do list. Prepare for backyard cookouts and summer soirées with this cooking class. Join a gourmet chef who will guide you as you prepare a flank steak and dice a zesty relish from corn and tomatillos. Learn how to pit and slice stone fruit to serve with arugula...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh Fruit and Pizza Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use summer flavors to enhance any menu. Plan the perfect family dinner by joining this cooking class focused on fresh flavors and seasonal produce. Learn how to grill a zesty pizza with a blend of smoky and spicy flavors. Practice peeling nectarines, tossing arugula and preparing creamy burrata cheese for...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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