Beginner Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula
Blossom from a beginner into a culinary expert when you train with knowledgeable, skilled local chefs at beginner cooking classes in South Bay and Peninsula. The warm, convivial cooking school atmosphere is the perfect place to pick up new cooking skills and techniques. Learn how to master simple, elegant recipes and create a luscious array of dishes under the tutelage of skilled chefs and culinary instructors. Prepare to elevate your cooking skills and begin to build your culinary repertoire when you book a class today.
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Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Signature Moroccan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the hallmarks of Moroccan cuisine including fragrant spices and timeless methods. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover the rich legacy of Moroccan cooking with traditional techniques and regional ingredients. A dynamic blend of Spanish, French, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, Moroccan...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Saucier’s Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate everyday recipes with homemade gourmet sauces. In this skills-focused cooking class, your chef instructor demystifies the art of making smooth, flavorful sauces. You’ll learn tips for crafting silky hollandaise with fragrant saffron to pair with seared salmon. Then, mix up tangy shallot-dijon vinaigrette to...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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South American Staples
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore signature dishes from across Latin America on this sensational culinary journey. This immersive cooking class showcases beloved dishes from South America from Peruvian salsa over grilled flank steak and classic street corn to Salvadoran pupusas stuffed with cheese and creamy dulce de leche. Guided by a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Fresh Filled Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make delicious stuffed pasta with techniques from an expert chef. In this hands-on cooking class, your chef instructor teaches you how to create hand-shaped pasta dishes step by step. You’ll learn methods for making and rolling the dough, then fill and fold your fresh pasta. Homemade sauces and a zesty...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Season’s Best
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform peak seasonal ingredients into a gourmet meal. This hands-on cooking class draws inspiration from seasonal produce and classic techniques to create a colorful, flavor-packed menu. Your chef instructor shares traditional methods and modern tips for grilling tender chicken stuffed with prosciutto and fontina...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gnocchi Variations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the world of gnocchi with traditional varieties of the classic Italian dumpling. This hands-on cooking class showcases an Italian favorite: gnocchi. Follow along with a world-class chef as you practice time-honored methods for crafting traditional potato gnocchi. Then, you’ll learn how to make variations of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gourmet Skills for Home Cooks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn fundamental techniques for crafting impressive, flavor-packed recipes at home. This hands-on cooking class elevates everyday meals with essential culinary techniques such as precision knife skills and gourmet sauce work. With tips from the chef, you’ll master breading and frying chicken, balance flavors and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Sizzling Seasonal Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the most of grill season with this fiery, flavor-packed menu. In this interactive cooking class, you'll craft a bold menu to light up seasonal grilling. The chef shares tips for preparing juicy pork chops to serve with vibrant chutney infused with bacon and hatch chiles as well as mashed sweet potatoes for a...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thai Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create popular Thai dishes at home with tips from a world-class chef. This hands-on cooking class immerses you in the traditions and techniques of Thai cuisine. Using regional ingredients and classic methods, you’ll learn to balance signature Thai flavors and textures. With tips from the chef, you’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Patisserie Eclairs
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn patisserie techniques for crafting classic French eclairs. You don’t need years of pastry training to make French eclairs with this comprehensive cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll practice essential skills from mixing and piping the choux dough to baking your pastry. Whisk together two flavors...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Celebration of Italian Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase signature Italian dishes with regional ingredients and traditional techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, you will master time-honored Italian methods with guidance from a world-class chef. Learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough to transform into creamy carbonara with eggs, cheese and pancetta. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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