Baking Classes in San Jose
If you're searching for an escape from your usual bunch of played-out bakes, baking classes in San Jose are the sweet spot to aim for. Jump into sessions in Japantown, Rose Garden and Alviso that make it easy to learn no matter where you may be located in the Garden City. Everyone from seasoned bakers to absolute beginners can enjoy confident instruction from top-shelf local chefs offering prime baking lessons in San Jose. Learn to create homestyle breads, explore European pastries and recreate chic cosmopolitan treats in an easy-going environment where creativity sweetens the recipe. Secure your spot in a baking experience in San Jose soon and treat yourself to something truly special.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Handmade Bread and Pizza
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Gather your team for a baking experience that's both sweet and savory. Join an expert chef for a hands-on team building cooking class where you'll handcraft and roll your own handmade dough for two incredible recipes.
Begin by preparing soft bread dough that you'll fill with an assortment of sweet or savory...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Crêpes & Soufflés
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Team Building Activity
Favorites From 'The Hunger Games'
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Create fantastic fare inspired by the sci-fi dystopian adventure films with an expert chef. Fans of "The Hunger Games" will enjoy this interactive team building cooking class featuring dishes inspired by the films. You will not need to volunteer as tribute as you work alongside your crew to handcraft three...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Chocolate Confections
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience chocolate every which way while you learn to create sinfully delicious chocolate desserts. Join Chef Elham in this interactive cooking class on everything chocolate. Enjoy a savory appetizer platter as you learn all about different types of chocolate and how they're made.
Chef Elham will show you how to...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Amazing Café-Style Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the traditions of this fanciful French confection. Engage in the exciting art of a cafe-level French confection in a hands-on cooking class that celebrates sweetness. You'll have easy-to-follow instruction from a stellar local chef as you perfect piped meringues with espresso and toasted almond...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Baking Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your baking skills and learn how to make exquisite classics from scratch. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the tricks to bake classic desserts. Chef Karen will guide you into manipulating fresh ingredients to create sweet masterpieces.
You'll begin with a delectable savory appetizer of loaded...
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Chef Karen
Serving the Sacramento area
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Refined Knife Skills
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn basic and advanced knife techniques to improve your efficiency and safety in the kitchen. This hands-on cooking class focuses on essential knife practices as an expert chef shows you how to slice, dice, julienne, and chop like a pro. You'll put your skills to work creating a beautiful French-inspired menu,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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Plant-Based Korean Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create a delicious spread of vegan Korean dishes during this engaging cooking venture. This hands-on cooking class offers you the opportunity to create a stunning vegan menu of authentic Korean delicacies. The talented Chef Polly will guide you along your plant-based culinary adventure, helping you craft a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Polly
Alameda
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
American Classics With a Vegan Twist
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Make your favorite American dishes using plant-based ingredients. See how delicious vegan cuisine can be in this immersive cooking class. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make your favorite American meals vegan. First, make spicy cauliflower buffalo bites and a vegan ranch dressing for dipping. Fry up zucchini...
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Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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Kids Cooking Series
Teens Cooking Series
Edible Imposters - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Get ready to pull the tastiest April Fool's Day pranks ever. This interactive cooking class inspires the entire family to have fun in the kitchen with cleverly disguised delights. You’ll make a meatloaf that looks like a cupcake and create dessert deception with a chocolatey treat. Throughout the class, an esteemed...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in San Jose
How much do Baking classes in San Jose cost?
Cooking courses in San Jose are based on a tiered structure that is compiled according to things like the menu, the chef, the size of the group and the length of the class. More advanced baking workshops may also be at a higher rate. You can expect most bakery classes to start at $59 and go up to over $100 per person depending on the above details. The starting prices per person can be found at the top of this page. Connect with our concierge team at any time to plan your next baking lesson.
Who are these Baking classes suitable for?
These cooking experiences are suitable for anyone who enjoys having a good time while learning valuable skills. Fun and engaging classes are designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced home chefs. Gather the kids and teens for family classes that focus on essential skills and kitchen confidence. Date nights, team-building experiences, birthday parties and girls’ nights out are all excellent reasons to book a cooking class.
What should I expect during a typical class?
During a typical session, the best cooking classes deliver a big dose of fun and engaging learning opportunities. Talented chefs arrive with all the ingredients, tools, kitchen gear and knowledge needed to conduct an informative session. You’ll watch preparation demonstrations, follow step-by-step instructions and receive answers to any questions you might have. End your course by sampling and sharing the fruits of your labor with the rest of the group.
What Baking techniques and skills will I master?
Baking courses are the perfect way to gather your love of global cultures and local cuisine and combine it with a high level of kitchen confidence and knowledge. In addition to baking bread, rustic pies, decadent chocolate cakes and peanut butter cookies, you can choose to master skills for making Vietnamese bao buns and pho, German strudel and schnitzel or Tex-Mex and California-Fusion cuisine. Learn how to prepare and serve the fresh produce and organic ingredients found at the eclectic food markets and stalls at San Pedro Square, or dive into best practices for creating a San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean seafood buffet.
What are the benefits of taking a Baking class?
Benefits of baking classes in San Jose run the range from gaining confidence in the kitchen and learning essential safety skills to boosting your current skills, meeting like-minded foodies, working with a gourmet chef and discovering new recipes to recreate at home. Sessions are an excellent way to bond with family, friends and colleagues while preparing a delicious menu. You can add in friendly competition by breaking into two groups. Explore the culinary landscape of San Jose and tackle new cuisine from international destinations.
What types of Baking classes/menus can I choose from?
Along with baking classes in San Jose, the vibrant city offers a diverse array of culinary lessons to join with friends, family or colleagues. Whether it’s sushi making, bread baking, pasta making or cake decorating, you’re guaranteed to come away with new-found skills and a set of talents that will last a lifetime. Learn how to prepare authentic Vietnamese pho or the perfect falafels, hearty enchiladas and sweet burnt almond cake inspired by local favorites at Peter’s Bakery, Falafel’s Drive-In or Luna Mexican Kitchen in Alameda.
Where do the classes take place?
Whether you’re preparing fresh seafood, baking crunchy baguettes or grilling juicy steaks, these cooking lessons take place in venues all around the San Jose area. You could meet up at a private chef’s personal studio, at baking schools, at a high-end restaurant or even in the comfort of your own kitchen. Look for a variety of cooking experiences to be held in neighborhoods such as Japantown, the Bay Area, Santana Row and Little Portugal. Connect with our helpful concierge team to discover the top cooking classes near you.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Jose
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.