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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Mediterranean Culinary Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare authentic Mediterranean cuisine in your home with guidance from an expert chef. The secrets of preparing authentic Mediterranean cuisine are at your fingertips in this chef-led and interactive cooking class. The scrumptious, fresh three-course menu pulls influence from Spain, Greece, France and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Handmade Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Breakdown the process of fresh tamales, from masa to filling and more. Make a cultural holiday dish in this immersive cooking class. A chef will teach you how to craft authentic two types of tamales, starting by making fresh masa from scratch. Make savory shredded pork with green mole sauce and spicy cotija cheese and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Easy Sunday Roast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence as you prepare this classic British meal. Settle in for a classic Sunday roast, the ultimate comfort meal. Guided by a chef-instructor practice new culinary techniques like creating your own herbed crust on filet of beef and mixing up a tangy horseradish cream sauce to top it. Bake to pink perfection...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Dim Sum - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your dim sum skills during an immersive cooking class. Learn the secrets to crafting authentic dim sum and dumplings in this cooking class. A talented chef will share techniques, tips and stories, ensuring you master the skills to recreate the charm of dim sum in your own kitchen. Book your dim sum cooking...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Scratchmade American Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of homemade donuts in this immersive cooking class. Elevate your home bakes beyond just cookies and cakes as you discover how to make your very own donuts. Guided by an expert chef, you will work through all steps of the process from mixing your own batter to cooking, glazing and filling three classic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Flavors of Thai Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft classic Thai dishes with a perfect balance of flavors to delight your senses. Explore the flavors of Thailand in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to create three Thai recipes using fresh ingredients. Craft crispy crab spring rolls and paired with a homemade sweet chili sauce....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Irresistible Hors d'Oeuvres
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to handcraft impressive appetizers that start every meal with a bang. If you're looking for new hors d'oeuvres and starters that will impress your friends and guests, join Chef Elham in this hands-on cooking class that nudges you out of your comfort zone and takes your culinary skills to the next level....
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Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Italian Dough Workshop
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Enhance your skills with pizza dough, pie crust dough and fresh pasta dough made from scratch! Join Chef Libby in this hands-on cooking class as she guides you through foundational techniques to handle all types of Italian dough from yeasted bread to flaky pie crust.
Pizza dough is the perfect introduction to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Libby
San Jose (Naglee Park)
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Salad Workshop 101
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn the basics you need to know to prepare show-stopping salads from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you'll learn basic culinary skills needed to create a variety of classic salads using fresh ingredients.
You'll begin by preparing a steakhouse favorite — Caesar salad — with grilled...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Almaden)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Vegetables Re-Imagined!
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Let Chef Janice show you how to put a new spin on your vegetable vocabulary. There is nothing quite like learning to bring fresh vegetables together to form a sumptuous recipe that, with the proper techniques, result in a variety of dishes that awaken the senses and please the tastebuds. Chef Janice has trained in her...
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Chef Janice
Campbell
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A Seasonal Grilled Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grind your own meat for a luscious three course grilled meal. Summer is almost here and it’s time to fire up the grill! Give your grilling routine a makeover by learning tips and techniques for creating unique, delectable grilled desserts, lamb burgers and more. Chef Stacey will guide you through a three course menu...
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Verified Chef
Chef Stacey
San Jose (Broadway - Palmhaven)
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Team Building Activity
Master Italian Classics
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Learn the secrets to classic Italian cooking with Chef Joni while bonding with your teammes. Master the art of Italian cooking as you and your team learn how to craft a classic Italian meal. Let Chef Joni guide you through the intricacies of authentic Italian cooking. She’s cooked alongside the locals in Rome,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Joni
Sunnyvale (Snail)
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