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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Bagel Bliss
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create bakery-fresh bagels from scratch. Craft your very own bagels in this fun and informative 3-hour cooking class. Led by a chef instructor, you’ll discover the secrets of the perfect New York-style bagel, from mixing and shaping the dough to boiling and baking. You’ll even pick up some pro tips about the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Vibrant Spring Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spring into baking like a professional. Start the vibrant spring season by learning a new skill with this engaging cooking class. Dive into the ins and outs of baking in this hands-on cooking class taught by a five-star professional chef. Learn the basics of baking such as measuring ingredients and pipping...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Homestyle Irish Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover Irish cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Explore the hearty cuisine of Ireland in this homestyle Irish cooking class. Take a trip to the Emerald Isles and explore the rich Irish heritage that informs these cozy dishes. Learn new culinary skills in the kitchen from a five-star professional chef in this...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
British Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake traditional British sweets. Channel your inner great British baker in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. This exciting class is taught by a top-notch chef in a hands-on educational environment. Learn the basics of baking, like how to properly measure dry vs wet ingredients and how to flour and grease a cake pan...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Chinese Cuisine for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover traditional Chinese fare. Embark on a culinary expedition to China in this Chinese-inspired cooking class. Learn new kitchen tips from an engaging five-star chef such as wok frying savory dishes and proper knife skills. Explore the complex flavors of traditional Chinese cooking in this hands-on culinary...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Earn Your Pasta Tool Kit
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Dive into the exciting world of pasta making Nothing beats a bowl of homemade pasta, and now you can make your own from your kitchen with this pasta-making cooking class. Join a gourmet chef and be transported to the streets of Italy. In this class, you'll learn how to make your dough and then roll it out until it's...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Dine in New Orleans Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the rich and exciting flavors of New Orleans cuisine Explore the ins and outs of cooking up authentic New Orleans-style cuisine in this cooking class. In this class, you'll be guided by a top-rated chef who'll teach you about the history of New Orleans food and its Creole influences. Learn to cook with soul...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Food of the Great Northwest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste the food of the great Northwest Experience the comforting food of the great Northwest by attending a cooking class. Join a top-rated chef-led class where you'll get to explore the different flavors and styles of Pacific Northwest cuisine. Hone in on your knife skills and learn how to wield species like a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Steak, Seafood and Special - Date Nights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Feel inspired on your next date night working together to prepare surf and turf classics. Enjoy a gourmet surf and turf meal at home with that special someone. In this cooking class, you'll uncover the secrets behind preparing a juicy, pan-seared steak, buttery, sweet shrimp, and an array of fresh side dishes. Bring...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Unlocking the Secrets of Cast-Iron Cookware
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the essentials of preparing your favorite dishes with cast-iron cookware in this chef-led class. Cast-iron cookware is versatile and a valuable staple in any kitchen. Learn how to care for and cook with it in this chef-led cooking class appropriate for all skill levels. You'll discover pan-searing techniques for...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Fundamentals of Food Preparation
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This cooking class is your opportunity to learn essential culinary skills and master kitchen techniques. Discover fundamental culinary skills and essential cooking techniques in this chef-guided cooking class. You'll work with premium ingredients and gain confidence as you create a balanced vinaigrette, pan-sear fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Fundamental Skills Every Foodie Must Know
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Improve your culinary skills by learning essential kitchen techniques in this interactive chef-led cooking class. Learning essential culinary techniques makes your time in the kitchen more productive and fun and your family's favorite dishes more flavorful. In this chef-led and interactive cooking class, you'll gain...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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