Gourmet Cooking Classes in the Bay Area
Indulge in your fanciest culinary cravings. What dish have you always wanted but never ordered? What foods have you always dreamed of learning to make? Gourmet dining is more accessible than you might think, even in your very own kitchen. An expert local chef will break down even the most complicated dishes into accessible, enjoyable creations that all skill levels can tackle. Book a gourmet cooking class today and impress future dinner guests for years to come.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Beginner's Guide to Gourmet Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get started on your path to culinary excellence. The journey of a million gourmet meals begins with a cooking class exploring the basics! Discover skills you can build on while working with a top-level chef who can't wait to share their expertise. You'll create salad, whipped potatoes, seared steak and sea salt...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Creative Cooking Challenge
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition.
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Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Authentic Flavors of India
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
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Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Team Building Activity
Charcuterie Board Team Challenge
$129
Team Building Activity
$129
Discover the secrets to crafting an elegant charcuterie board with this on-site team building event. Practice the art of creating bountiful charcuterie boards with the guidance of Chef Esh-Marie, who will come to your office and demonstrate tips and techniques for crafting visually appealing displays from selecting...
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Verified Chef
Chef Esh-Marie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Crêpes & Soufflés
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master two traditional French recipes during this fun, interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare both sweet and savory crêpes and soufflés using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored French culinary techniques.
Chef Elham will begin...
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Verified Chef
Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Sardinian Gnocchi
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create a signature gnocchi recipe from Sardinia with Chef James. If you are already familiar with Italian gnocchi, then you will love Chef James’ gnocchetti sardi. Unlike conventional gnocchi, Sardinian gnocchetti contains no potato, and is made with semolina flour. Chef James’ passion for cooking is well-paired...
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Verified Chef
Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vegan Spanish Fare
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Dive into Spanish cuisine that feels just as great as it tastes. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Daniel will teach you how to make three authentic Spanish recipes completely from scratch using only vegan ingredients.
Begin this plant-based class by preparing perfect patatas bravas with paprika and olive oil...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Simplified French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The easiest version of gourmet dining is a wonderland of elegant fare. It's never been easier to get your fine French culinary skills in play than with this cooking class focused on a selection of simple classics. With easily recognized dishes like pan-roasted salmon, French onion soup, a vibrant green salad and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Refined Brunch Creations
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Gather your team and learn how to make elevated brunch recipes from scratch. In this hands-on team building cooking class, an expert chef will guide your team through using fresh ingredients for a fun, collaborative brunch experience.
Your team will begin by preparing creamy polenta and poached eggs topped with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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CHEF’S PLACE
Tropical Hawaiian Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the exotic and tropical flavors of Hawaii with Chef Parsati. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Hawaiian menu using both familiar and exotic ingredients as well as traditional recipes hailing from the islands.
To start, Chef Parsati...
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Verified Chef
Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Team Building Activity
Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Your team will have a blast building their own boards filled with sumptuous sweets. Gear up for the gold medal of sweet charcuterie in this on-site team building event in your office with Chef Esh-Marie. It's a decadent throwdown where your crew gets the lowdown on making their own dessert board while competing for...
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Verified Chef
Chef Esh-Marie
Serving the Bay Area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Rustic Italian Meatball Supper
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn Chef James’ secrets to creating polpettini fit for dinner at Nonna’s. This hands-on cooking class will teach you Chef James’ flawless method for creating perfect meatballs and a phenomenal multi-course meal to accompany it. Chef James is passionate and enthusiastic with a love for Italian cuisine and an...
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Verified Chef
Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.