Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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Fantastic Floral Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to craft a colorful batch of floral macarons in this spring-themed baking experience. Embrace the colors and flavors of spring by baking floral macarons in this hands-on cooking class. You'll learn the delicate art of macarons from a five-star chef instructor, who will show you everything you need to know to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Marvelous Mother's Day Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the mother figure in your life by baking a festive batch of flavorful macarons. Celebrate Mother's Day by baking a delicious batch of delicate, delicious macarons! A gourmet chef instructor will help guide this hands-on Mother's Day experience, teaching you how to do everything from mixing the dough to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Magic
$229
Cooking Class
$229
Three days of creating wonderful dishes from scratch and unlocking their inner chefs. Allow your budding chefs to experience 3-days of culinary fun in this dynamic cooking series. Geared toward 12-17-year-olds, these summer cooking classes will introduce them to an array of intricate cuisines. Each day presents new...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Kids Cooking Series
Family Friendly Italian - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create magical memories and appetizing dishes in a chef-led family class. Embark on a culinary journey as a family with this Italian cooking class. Designed to be accessible and enjoyable for both kids and adults, this fun and interactive session will give everyone the skills to create classic Italian dishes,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Knife Skill Fundamentals
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Fine-tune your knife skills with this fun, practical class. Good knife skills are the cornerstone of every cook’s arsenal and this expert-guided cooking class is the perfect way to sharpen yours up. In this hands-on environment, you’ll learn knife and cutting fundamentals and get some professional tips to enhance...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Master The Art Of Agnolotti
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get a taste of authentic Italian flavors with this class celebrating handmade pasta. Take your tastebuds to Italy with this fresh pasta cooking class. Delivered with America’s Test Kitchen, this workshop takes you through the whole pasta-making and cooking process. You’ll mix, cut, and cook dough and create a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Spring Dinner Party Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your guests with a seasonal menu that delivers the best of springtime. Spring means fresh produce and in this chef-led cooking class, you’ll explore the very best that the season has to offer. Following the chef’s instructions, you’ll make a complete menu of seasonal dishes and learn the skills to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cast Iron Cookware Basics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get to grips with cast iron cookware. Cast iron cookware is popular with chefs the world over and, in this cooking class, you’ll learn how to wield cast iron cookware for the best results. Guided by a tutor, you’ll make sweet and savory dishes and discover a few different cast-iron techniques to elevate your...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Recreating Mediterranean Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Jump into the unique flavors of the Mediterranean with this practical workshop. The Mediterranean is home to a melting pot of tastes and you’ll explore them all in this engrossing cooking class. Led by a chef, you’ll discover Mediterranean ingredients and master techniques to create a menu full of delicious,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Italian Trattoria Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forget pasta, this class teaches you to make Italian dishes to wow your loved ones. Discover how to make Italy’s favorite dishes with this chef-led cooking class. You’ll follow the chef’s lead to explore ingredients and learn techniques to produce a complete menu of savory and sweet dishes, all centered around...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Explore French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own gourmet meal of French inspired dishes. Take a fresh look at French cuisine with this cooking class exploring the best of modern dining. In this hands-on session, you’ll follow your chef teacher’s instructions as they guide you through cooking a complete meal showcasing the perfect mix of...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Baking Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your baking skills with this class focusing on sweet and savory dishes. Learn how to produce delectable desserts and sumptuous savories in this cooking class. Under the instruction of your chef tutor, you’ll master the prepping, mixing and cooking of a variety of baked goods that are perfect for any...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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