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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Time-Tested Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate vibrant Tuscan flavors with the re-imagining of a timeless duo. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover why Tuscan cuisine has withstood the test of time with its inviting flavors and approachable methods. A world-class chef teaches Italian techniques for a regional interpretation of classic surf...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Savory Korean Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sample flavorful staples of Korean cuisine. This hands-on cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South Korea from marinated beef to chewy rice cakes. Using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, an expert chef shares tips for grilling tender beef for lettuce wraps. Then, you'll learn the steps for crafting...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elegant Holiday Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate festive celebrations with gourmet seasonal treats. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn expert techniques for enhancing classic bakes with classic holiday flavors. A world-class chef instructor will teach you how to upgrade miniature cakes with fragrant cardamom and take a traditional pumpkin roll to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Dim Sum Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how easy it can be to make delicious, shareable dim sum. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches traditional techniques for preparing dim sum favorites. Follow along with the chef to learn the steps for making dumplings from forming and pleating to steaming the pillowy morsels. You’ll...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Best Beef Wellington - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal that's both comforting and modern. Take your standard weekly beef roast up a notch with a stunning Wellington presentation. Guided by a chef instructor, you will become a master of this extravagant dish. From mixing and rolling out fresh puff pastry to practicing your knife skills and making a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Cozy Seasonal French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace rustic, slow-cooked recipes and seasonal French charm in this comforting menu. This hands-on cooking class will have your ready for chilly evenings and the timeless aromas of the changing seasons. An expert chef teaches you how to prepare a hearty cassoulet and turn nutty brown butter into a vegetable side...
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Palo Alto
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Perfect Pasta Pairings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how a few flavorful ingredients can turn a pasta dish into something extraordinary. This hands-on cooking class combines time-honored pasta-making methods with creative sauces and additions. You'll learn to create an endless array of pasta dishes with simple, flavor-packed ingredients. After a lesson in...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Tasting Portuguese Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the bold flavors and vibrant traditions of Portuguese dining. This immersive cooking class showcases beloved regional recipes from Portugal. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll discover new favorites like red chili-marinated piri piri chicken, blistered brussels sprouts and crispy potato croquettes while...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Secrets of Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Demystify Spain’s signature dish with tips for creating the textures and aromas of authentic paella. This hands-on cooking class deconstructs the quintessential Spanish dish: paella. With guidance from an expert chef, you’ll learn how to build the iconic platter from adding the perfect amount of fragrant saffron...
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Palo Alto
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Harvest-Inspired Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a spectacular duo of French macarons inspired by the flavors of fall. This in-depth cooking class combines flavor and technique in an immersive lesson led by an expert chef. Master macaron basics including making the delicate batter and piping the smooth, shiny shells. Then, you’ll create rich...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Versatile Italian Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice fundamental skills for creating exquisite Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the versatility of Italian cuisine with a showcase of diverse dishes. With an expert chef to guide you, you’ll learn to prepare savory olive braised pork chops and make fresh pici pasta with red sauce from...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Seasonal Bakery Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential baking skills with festive, fall-inspired treats. This baking-focused cooking class elevates your skills with expert tips and hands-on practice. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll make a glossy buttermilk glaze for fragrant pumpkin donuts. Then, perfect your pastry technique as you roll out dough...
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Palo Alto
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