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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Perfecting Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice and perfect your pasta-making skills during this hands-on cooking class. This cooking class is designed for pasta lovers who want to take their culinary skills to the next level! A five-star chef instructor will help you craft the ultimate pasta feast, showing you everything from how to make the dough to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cuban Comfort Food Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Liven up your lunch and dinner options with this collection of Cuban classics. Embark on a culinary adventure in a cooking class that leads you to the sumptuous shores of Cuban cuisine. Your spirited instructor guides you through lessons in marinated grilled pork, crispy tostones with a mango and avocado salsa dip,...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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French Flavor Fest
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gear up for some of the finest dishes from the French tradition. Add a touch of special magic to your nightly dining lineup with the dishes in this French-themed cooking class. The menu in this expert-led session features a top-flight array, including French onion soup, frisée salad with goat cheese, elegant...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Silver Platter Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get a leg up on your home baking practices by mastering the classic croissant. Take your baking abilities to new heights with a cooking class that reveals the secrets of handmade croissants. From preparing pitch-perfect laminated dough to adding savory elements like ham and cheese to incorporating sweet and spicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Savoring Southeast Asia
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refreshing recipes filled with authentic Asian flavor make this menu special. Spend some time learning about the culinary heritage of Vietnam with this informative cooking class. With a legendary local chef leading the charge, you'll walk step-by-step through lessons in spring shrimp rolls, grilled chicken flavored...
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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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Mother's Day Brunch Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This light and lively collection is the best way to sweeten Mom's day. Why not show Mom how much she means to you by sharing a cooking class featuring the best of brunch time dishes? With an enthusiastic host instructor conducting the session, you'll prepare a stunning suite of brunch classics, including airy soufflé...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Fabulously French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You can never have too much French fare in your home dining plans! Add European character to your dining options with a cooking class that brings France's finest flavors into focus. Every dish in this expert-led session is a love note to Paris, from the juicy strip steak topped with mustard sauce to the green bean...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Traditional Pie Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your usual baking selections a rustic shake up. Rich, hearty flavors fill the handcrafted pies in a cooking class where rustic charm rules. Learn to make a flawless expert level-crust courtesy of your talented instructor before turning it into sweet and savory galettes, tasty cinnamon apple hand pies and a batch...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Plant-Forward Greek Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
These Blue Zone favorites help you redefine healthy eating. Essential Greek dishes take on a decidedly refreshing personality thanks to a cooking class highlighting Mediterranean vegetarian fare. Follow along as your esteemed instructor leads you through lessons in crispy falafel, soothing Greek salad made from...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Japanese Bistro Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourselves to an evening of deluxe culinary enchantment. The fantastic fusion dishes in this date night cooking class showcase the best of Japanese cuisine prepared in fine bistro fashion. Creations like seared salmon with honey miso butter, refreshing California rolls and light and crispy vegetable tempura...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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