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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 775 reviews

Make pasta from scratch

Learn traditional pasta-making techniques in a hands-on class.

5 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Hands-On Wood-Fired Italian Pizza Class

Spend a Sunday afternoon crafting Neapolitan pizzas in a traditional wood fire pizza.

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Decorate Sweet Lady Jane cakes in Santa Monica

Join the pastry chefs at the famed bakery’s westside location for a hands-on workshop where you’ll master piping and icing, play with edible accents, and create a custom cake to take home.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviews

Make Creme de Ricotta & Butter with cheesemakers

Craft Creme de Ricotta & fresh Butter while exploring a unique cheese-making process.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 1198 reviews

Nighttime pasta-making class

Learn to make pasta from scratch, then enjoy with a special dessert afterward.

5 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Make Dumplings with a Chef in San Francisco

Learn to make your own dumplings in this hands-on cooking class in San Francisco. Learn traditional folding skills and experience umami: It's a dinner party perfect for dates, friends, and foodies.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Engage in a hands-on Indian cooking class

Learn about spice history, cook an authentic meal from scratch, and make new connections.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Venture behind the scenes of coffee roasting

Explore the art of coffee roasting — from raw beans to rich aroma. Feel, taste, and learn every step, then leave with your own freshly roasted beans to enjoy at home!

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviews

Cook Seasonal California Cuisine with a Pro Chef

Learn knife skills, kitchen science and how to balance flavors using local ingredients.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Macaron making with a Master Chef

Join my top-rated, hands-on macaron class in Carmel—perfect for all skill levels!

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Brew Haitian hot chocolate with @haitiankokitchen

Simmer and whisk Haitian cacao with citrus and spices for an aromatic chocolatey drink, then sip it alongside fresh bread in a 75-minute workshop led by Chef Kerline at the Airbnb Experience Counter.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Make the perfect matcha latte with @kaitlinzheng

Learn how to make the perfect matcha latte — walkthrough from start to finish on whisking technique and the perfect pour. Complete with two drinks, plus a matcha whisk and bamboo scoop to take home.

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Stir classic SF cocktails in a landmark saloon

Soak up local history in an authentic Old West saloon as you build an Irish Coffee, a Pisco Punch, a Chartreuse Swizzle, and a Black Manhattan with a top bartender.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Sip coffee mocktails at Grand Central Market

Discover the art of the espresso mocktail. Our baristas guide you through extraction, layering, and mixing techniques — then you'll sit back, relax, and sip each mocktail at Grand Central Market.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Train your coffee palate with Fellow

Track how grind, flow rate and temperature change taste as brewing tool innovators brew coffee pour-over style, while training your palate on different notes with bites at Grand Central Market.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Make Authentic Haitian Pikliz With a Chef

Discover Haiti through a hands-on Pikliz workshop. Enjoy Haitian bites, make your own jar from scratch, and experience the warmth of Haitian hospitality.

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Taste the Valley: Build Your Own Arrival Board

I arrive at your villa with a curated arrival board. Then you build your own, learning tips and the story of the Medjool dates. You pour; we enjoy the process. Start time is flexible; please inquire.

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Plant-Based Italian Cooking Experience

Join a hands-on vegan Italian cooking class. Prepare two seasonal dishes, enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dessert, and share a relaxed, social dining experience with others in a welcoming setting today.

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Pull espresso with a café owner

Dial in shots on professional machines with a specialty café owner, and unpack coffee origins, roasting and daily machine care over a welcome drink.

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Shape latte hearts with a barista

A beginner-friendly coffee workshop focused on milk texture and latte art basics

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