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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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Sharpen your French technique and cook an elegant four-dish menu with this hands-on cooking class in Berkeley!
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Upcoming dates for French Masters Cooking Class
Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
1 upcoming date between 4 Dec 2026 and 4 Dec 2026.
- Fri, Dec 4 2026, 6pm-9:30pm
What you'll get
Make French dishes from scratch to enjoy at the end of class!
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Knowledge required
- Ages 15+
- Beginner-friendly
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.
- We whole-heartedly invite class participants (who are 21 and older) to bring any wine or beer they would like to enjoy during class for personal consumption. Kitchen on Fire employees cannot open or serve beverages you bring into the kitchen. We cannot sell or distribute alcohol, and we uphold ABC regulations. Minors cannot drink, and we cannot have intoxicated students attend class.
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This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
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Your teacher
Chef Alain Bourgade
Born and raised in the Cévennes region of southern France, Chef Alain Bourgade comes from a multi-generational culinary family whose restaurant tradition dates back to 1720. He grew up in a true farm-to-table culture, where respect for the product, the land, and the people who cultivate it shaped his philosophy: in the kitchen, nothing is wasted, and everything is honored.
Alain built his career across both Michelin-level gastronomy and large-scale culinary operations. He trained and worked in prestigious kitchens in Monaco and New York, later serving as Executive Chef at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., and then as Corporate Executive Chef leading culinary development for large regional restaurant groups. His experience bridges refined French technique with high-volume execution and team leadership.Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chef Alain teaches and cooks with a focus on seasonality, precision, and the emotional power of food. His classes emphasize craftsmanship, sensory learning, and full utilization of ingredients — celebrating both tradition and modern culinary intelligence.
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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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