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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Week 1 - Knife Skills and Mise en Place
- Week 2 - Searing, Sauté, and Stir-Fry
- Week 3 - Stocks, Soups, and Poaching
- Week 4 - Frying and Confit
- Week 5 - Stewing, Braising, and Steaming
- Week 6 - Art of Sauces and Condiments
- Week 7 - Roasting and Broiling
- Week 8 - Grilling Indoor and Out
- Week 9 - Yeast Breads and Doughs
- Week 10 - Quick Breads and Batters
- Week 11 - Starches, and Grains
- Week 12 - Culinary Celebration Dinner
- A snack will be served at the beginning of class and you will eat the dishes you make at the end of class. Unfortunately, our zoning permit does not allow students to take food home.
- If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please get in touch prior to your class.
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Upcoming dates for Cooking Basics Course
Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 4:21pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
3 upcoming dates between 19 Jan 2027 and 29 Jan 2027.
- Tue, Jan 19 2027, 6pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 11 weeks)
- Sun, Jan 24 2027, 11am-2pm (then the same time each week, for the next 11 weeks)
- Fri, Jan 29 2027, 11am-2pm (then the same time each week, for the next 11 weeks)
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All of the ingredients and use of kitchen tools to make your recipes.
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Great for beginners or more seasoned home cooks looking to fine-tune their skills.
What to bring
- Close-toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open-toed shoes, sandals, flip flops are not allowed in the kitchen.
- Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face. We have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep.
- Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with, but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.
- You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer (for students 21 and older) to enjoy during class.
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This class series runs over 12 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
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Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
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Kitchen on Fire offers hands-on cooking experiences in Berkeley and Oakland. Since 2005, Chef Olive and professional chef instructors have been sharing their knowledge and love for cooking through public classes, team-building and corporate wellness events. Lisa Miller teaches classes with a nutrition focus, promoting healthy living through meals made with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods.With a deep passion for sharing delicious food and life-long dedication to healthy living, co-owners Olivier Said and Lisa Miller can be found in the kitchen or working with students or clients in some capacity every day of the week.
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