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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Flavors of Paris – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a romantic evening together mastering the most delicious Parisian restaurant favorites. Set the mood with a night of French-inspired cuisine in this deliciously romantic couples' cooking class. Under the guidance of an esteemed chef and your partner will prepare pan-roasted chicken with a fragrant wine-herb...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the essence of French pastry making by crafting delicious treats the capture Parisian charm. During this hands-on cooking class, learn how to recreate patisserie favorites. With the guidance of a top-rated instructor, you'll learn all the techniques and secrets of crafting French pastries from scratch. You'll...
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Palo Alto
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Pasta Palooza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy a pasta-making festival infused with Italian tradition and family fun. During this hands-on cooking class, you'll enjoy quality family time in the kitchen as you learn to create a delicious pasta featuring fresh, seasonal flavors. A top-rated instructor will guide you through making homemade pasta, a flavorful...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Sea and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make a gourmet surf & turf menu from scratch. During this engaging cooking class, you and your partner will pair the best flavors of the sea with the best flavors of the land, making a delicious menu. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you different cooking techniques and flavor pairing to...
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Palo Alto
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Latin BBQ Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore an authentic latin steakhouse filled with its signature flavors. During this hands-on cooking class, join a unique adventure immersing into Latin America cuisine. You'll focus on preparing a steakhouse menu, filled with key ingredients and dishes that range from chimichurri to other meals from different...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Farmers Market Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook fresh, flavorful dishes inspired by the week’s best farmers market finds. Experience the joy of cooking with peak-season ingredients in this dynamic, hands-on cooking class. Led by a renowned chef, you’ll prepare a trio of vibrant dishes: a refreshing watermelon and mint salad, savory spaghetti with corn,...
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Palo Alto
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Classic Italian - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Discover how to bring tradition to Italian classics in this engaging family experience. Bring the family to this fun-filled cooking class and master the art of making versatile dough. You'll learn to shape and fill various Italian specialties, perfect for both kids and adults. Enhance your culinary skills with...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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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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Palo Alto
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Pasta Night With a Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take pasta night up a notch with the help of this dedicated chef-led class. This exciting cooking class adds a bold twist to your favorite pasta dishes. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll get hands-on with dishes like pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, skillet lasagna layered with herbed ricotta...
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Palo Alto
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Scratch-Made Pasta Perfection
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare an authentic Italian pasta menu. Bring the flavors and techniques of traditional Italian cuisine to your skill set with this cooking class. Join an esteemed chef to learn how to mix and roll dough into pappardelle noodles and pockets of ravioli. Simmer a savory Bolognese and prepare a nutty brown...
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Palo Alto
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Summer Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imbibe the sun-soaked flavors of France in this intimate date night class. Why book a table at your local French restaurant when you could learn the secrets to your favorite recipes in this romantic cooking class? With help from a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will learn to rustle up a menu of bistro...
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Palo Alto
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French Bakery Confections
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the delicate nature of homemade macarons using traditional French techniques. Under the guidance of a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class teaches the skills needed to prepare fabulous French macarons. Participants will learn how to mix, whip, and pipe two flavors: s'mores and cherry cheesecake. Create...
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Palo Alto
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