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Cooking Classes Oakland
Discover fresh new flavors and tantalizing tastes as you take your foodie skills to the next level with our range of cooking classes in Oakland. Whether you want to whip up some handmade pasta at Italian cooking classes or learn all about Japanese cuisine with a healthy sushi-making class, you’re sure to find an experience you’ll love in our range of Oakland activities. Learn from one of our amazing instructors and enjoy team building activities with potential new friends as you uncover all the tips and tricks you’ll need to create amazing homecooked meals.
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (24)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
Berkeley
1 to 20 guests
$130 - $150
Custom Perfume and Wine Workshop: Berkeley
5.0 (98) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Berkeley
1 to 20 guests
$70 - $75
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
5.0 (41) (teacher)
3 years in business
Only 1 date left
Alameda
1 to 30 guests
$75
French-Inspired Thanksgiving Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 20 guests
$175
Choux Pastry Basics Workshop
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 Now $55
Tuscan Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
Berkeley
1 to 4 guests
$195 - $200
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 12 guests
$198
Survivor Cooking Basics Workshop
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 6 guests
$195
French Masters Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 20 guests
$225
Cream Puff and Éclair Baking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 100 guests
$185 - $200
Calzone and Pizza Making Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 24 guests
$150 - $170
Tonkotsu Ramen Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 15 guests
$185
Burmese Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 12 guests
$175 - $200
Fresh Stuffed Pasta Making Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Berkeley
1 to 20 guests
$185 - $200
Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Berkeley
1 to 4 guests
$185 - $200
Fresh Strand Pasta Making Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Berkeley
1 to 16 guests
$185 - $200
Cozy Coffee Cookie Decorating Class
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
5 to 14 guests
$60
Roman Cuisine Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 10 guests
$175 - $200
Sicilian Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berkeley
1 to 12 guests
$187
Indian Cooking Class: Biryani and South Classics
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Union City
2 to 10 guests
$95
North Indian Cooking Class: Samosas to Gulab Jamun
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Union City
1 to 12 guests
$85 - $95
South Indian Brunch Cooking Class
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Union City
2 to 10 guests
$95
Indian Cooking Class: Aloo Gobi, Curry and More
Your choice of time
Union City
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $95
Mediterranean Mezze Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Concord
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$115
North Berkeley Food Tour
5.0 (1)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Berkeley
4 to 14 guests
$144
Cooking Basics Course
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
Berkeley
1 to 15 guests
$2,028
Fall Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
5 to 14 guests
$60
Asian Fusion Cuisine Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 20 guests
$185 - $200
Pasta Making Workshop
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 20 guests
$195
Fiesta Mexican Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$175 - $200
Classic Burger Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$175 - $200
Seasonal California Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$175 - $200
Dia De Los Muertos Mexican Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 16 guests
$185 - $200
Indian Favorites Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 12 guests
$187 - $200
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
Alameda
/ Mobile
5 to 10 guests
$90
Thematic Wine Tasting
7 years in business
4k followers
Your choice of time
Walnut Creek
10 to 40 guests
$15
Sourdough Swirl Recipe Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Alameda
/ Mobile
5 to 10 guests
$100
Steamed Bun Making Class
4.8 (15)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
5 to 20 guests
$60
DIY Kombucha Class for Teams
4.9 (128) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Emeryville
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
$75
DIY Plant Based Elixirs Class
4.9 (128) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Emeryville
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
$80
DIY Healthy Snacks Workshop for Teams
4.9 (128) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Emeryville
/ Mobile
10 to 1000 guests
$80
Sushi Making Class: Appetizer, Nigiri and Rolls
Your choice of time
Dublin
5 to 10 guests
$150
Chocolate Confections Class
2k followers
Your choice of time
Downtown Oakland
10 to 40 guests
$55
Chocolate Tempering Class
2k followers
Your choice of time
Downtown Oakland
10 to 40 guests
$125
Holiday Pie Baking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Sold out - join waitlist
Berkeley
1 to 12 guests
$175 - $200
Intermediate Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Alameda
/ Mobile
5 to 10 guests
$100
Italian American Dinner Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Sold out - join waitlist
Berkeley
1 to 100 guests
$175 - $200
Vietnamese Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Sold out - join waitlist
Berkeley
1 to 100 guests
$175
Hot and Spicy Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Sold out - join waitlist
Berkeley
1 to 12 guests
$175 - $200
Mumbai Street Food Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Contact for details
Berkeley
1 to 4 guests
$175
Spanish Sherry Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Contact for details
Berkeley
1 to 4 guests
$175
Summer Fruit Galette Baking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$175
Father's Day Brunch Cooking Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$175
Summertime Pie Making Class
5.0 (38) (teacher)
21 years in business
Your choice of time
Berkeley
10 to 100 guests
$188
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Cooking Classes Oakland (Bay Area)
Cooking for beginners
Whether you’re searching for new recipes or just trying to get away from unhealthy take-out food, our cooking classes in Oakland are a great first step for any aspiring chef looking to get involved in the wonderful world of culinary creation. It doesn’t matter if this is your first time getting creative in the kitchen, all of our Oakland activities are suitable for complete beginners and those with a little more experience. Whether you choose to learn all about sweet treats in a chocolate-making workshop or ditch the dairy with one of our vegan cooking classes, we’ll provide all the ingredients and equipment you need to cook up a storm, letting you focus on the food!
From Thai cuisine workshops and Indian food courses to vegetarian cooking, our extensive range of Oakland attractions is full of foodie experiences that will help you learn amazing new techniques. You’ll be guided by one of our talented local chefs, who’ll teach you skills that will help you recreate some fantastic recipes. Searching for team building activities to try out with colleagues? Check out our selection of amazing DIY workshops for a fantastic way to get your team bonding. You can rest easy knowing you’re in the best hands as you gain some great confidence in your cooking abilities that will help you create mouth-watering meals from scratch whenever you want!
What to expect at Oakland cooking classes
Cooking classes are a great way to enjoy the company of your nearest and dearest as you unwind and learn some new skills. On the hunt for Oakland activities that you can enjoy with your little ones this weekend? Try one of our kids cooking classes to introduce your children to some amazing new foods as they learn to create tasty meals with an evening of mentally stimulating fun. Or maybe you’re looking to surprise someone special with one of the best experience gifts around? Whether it’s for an anniversary, birthday, or even hen party ideas, our cooking workshops are great for fun group activities to enjoy with your loved ones.
All of our team building cooking classes begin with an introduction from your talented teacher, a seasoned chef with years of experience in creating delicious dishes and showing others how to cook. They’ll welcome you with a friendly atmosphere and show you all the equipment and ingredients you’ll be using. Then it’ll be your turn to take over as you apron up and don your chef’s hat to begin your journey. Your teacher will be on hand to answer any questions and provide you with guidance, letting you can relax and have fun as you enjoy the company of your group. By the end of the class, you’ll have some amazing new knowledge and a whole host of techniques that will come in handy in all your future food endeavors!
Cooking is great for your wellbeing
Taking part in our cooking classes in Oakland is a fantastic way to unwind with a group of friends or like-minded others after a long week of work. Cooking has proven benefits that will positively impact your mental and physical wellbeing. You’ll get the chance to rest your mind as you keep your hands busy learning new techniques that will let you avoid unhealthy food in the future. You’ll engage your creative side as you take in all the new scents and flavors on offer and feel your worries fade away as you create your finished dish.
