Chef Bruce's personality and his fun jokes are the highlights of the event. His instructions are super easy to follow. He's attentive and very observant of our cleanliness, our likes/dislikes. He's personal and his thorough teaching helped us make a delicious meal! Laura is chef Bruce's best assistant. She's a female lead yet at the event took a step back into behind the scenes. Without her preparations, we would not have anything to cook with. She's friendly and caring. She took pictures for us throughout the event and send it to us promptly. The experience was wholesome. We had great laughs, delicious pesto gnocchi, delightful tiramisu and genuine conversations. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks a nicest bunch, Laura & Chef Bruce! Van Nguyen (Calyxo's Supply Chain cooking event) read more

I recently attended a cooking class with my work team, and it was so much fun. Pans on Fire is a kitchenware store, with a room on the side for cooking classes. The store itself is really cute, with useful gadgets and cute towels and knick-knacks. I was part of a group of 12 for the Express Spanish class. There are many different cuisines to choose from, and different durations (e.g., express-1.5 hours, standard-2.5 hours, ultimate-3.5 hours). What made this class run so smoothly is all the prep work that was done ahead of time. Each member had their own apron with their name on it. The cutting boards, ingredients, and tools were laid out around the kitchen. Bruce, the owner/instructor, first gave us demos on knife technique, garlic crushing, and juicing with a fluicher (flat-juicer). Many of these tools are available at their store. Then we worked on different parts of the menu in teams of three. Some of us cut tomatoes, while other crushed garlic. As far as actual cooking on the stove, only 2 members were hands on. After cooking, we sat down at their dining table and ate our meal together. Menu: Gazpacho, Garlic shrimp, Pan con Tomate, Manchego y Chorizo Tostada. Everything tasted good, but my favorite was the garlic shrimp. Hygiene was very important throughout. Longer hair had to be tied, and once we washed our hands, we were no longer allowed to touch our phones. However, Bruce did a great job of taking plenty of pictures for us. Overall, a very fun way to socialize while making something together. I highly recommend this for a team building experience. read more

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This is a kitchen ware store that offers cooking classes . It was established since 2006 . I was attracted by the window display and I love kitchen ware . I walked inside and took a look at the cute aprons , special edition cooking wares . The ambiance was homely and welcoming. Lady staff was friendly and she gave me a list of all the cooking classes they offer : both adults and children classes . It offered different types of cuisines: Italian , German , pizza , dim sum , Japanese , Vietnamese, French , etc . It was Monday morning , there was a summer vacation camp class going on and it lasted 2.5 hours . The prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed looking at their cookware . One is the Nora Fleming mini . They are ceramic figures with vibrant colors . You can put it in the side of the Nora Fleming dish to add to the theme of your signature cooking . They are so cute and it has many styles : pearl in a clam shelf , elf , flower basket , love and engagement ring , flamingo, champagne , etc They are made with great details and vibrant colors . I also was amazed at a glass jar for crushing garlic , paired with a small video on the shelf . The aprons designs are pretty and prices are fair . This is an interesting store for Kitchen supplies and cooking classes. There are reason while they opened since 2006 and the business still going strong . 5/5 recommendations ！ A must visit store when you are in the neighborhood. read more

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Chef Bruce made the event fun, education, and the meal was delicious. We had a great time and highly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend the German food cooking class. read more

Mr. M and I did the steak class. It was really good! We learned a lot, the group was fun, and the food was delicious. If you are into "experience gifts" rather than things, this is a great idea. The little shop is chock full of very cool, handy, and beautiful tools for your kitchen as well! I love my fluicer so much, and I make fresh squeezed orange juice almost every day now. read more

Pans on Fire - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We loved our class and had a great time! Chef was great and everything was organized class was so informative. Pans on Fire is a great store for all your culinary needs read more

We celebrated our daughter's 11th birthday here, and it was an absolute hit! The kids had so much fun making their own food from scratch, all guided by a dedicated chef who was incredibly engaging and beyond amazing. We especially loved all the thoughtful, personalized touches--from the custom chef name tags for each kid to the sweet birthday message on the board welcoming our daughter. They even surprised her with a candle in her dessert to blow out! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience that perfectly balances learning and fun, I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Using a knife sounds easy until you discover you've been doing it wrong forever!! Chef Bruce was great and I appreciated his patience with all of us. I've been practicing today to get comfortable with the correct way to hold a knife. read more

Looking for a fun food experience... try Pans on Fire in Pleasanton!! It's a cooking school with an amazing culinary shop as well! Use top of the line equipment while making a killer meal! We made chicken verde with a pepita Caesar salad and homemade flour tortillas. For dessert- homemade Ice cream with Mexican chocolate sauce. Then instructors were ao nice and the revipes easy! I will definitelyły make this one at home- even easy enough for a weeknight meal. read more

Pans on Fire - Chicken verde with homemade Tortillas and pepita Caesar - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We had an amazing time at our beef stroganoff cooking class! The chef and cooking teammates made it really fun. We prepared an excellent meal and enjoyed each other's company immensely. We will definitely be preparing this menu at home as a result. I highly recommend cooking classes at Pans on Fire to anyone who wants to learn how to make great meals in an informative and fun environment. This was a truly great experience for me and my family! read more

My wife and I came here after one of my clients gave me a birthday gift to Pants on Fire, and it turned out to be an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was flavorful and perfectly prepared--you can really tell they care about the quality of what they serve. The ambience was great as well--comfortable, lively, and a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. What really stood out was the service. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, we had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday here. I highly recommend Pants on Fire if you're looking for great food, great atmosphere, and great people. We will definitely be back! read more

This was so fun! I came home and immediately fixed one of the recipes the next night for my family. The instruction was organized, well presented and all the questions from the group were answered with a great deal of depth of knowledge on the subject matter. I will definitely take more classes here! read more

Took an Irish cocktail class. What a fun class! Plan on coming back soon! Highly recommended! read more

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I had a great experience and look forward to my second class on Thursday! I have been stuck in a rut cooking the same thing all the time. Taking classes here helps me shake up my routine! read more

My husband and I came the other night for our first cooking class and we had a wonderful time. We learned how to make a German dish and enjoyed meeting the other couples in the class. We will definitely be booking another class soon! read more

Saturday was my 2nd class I took at Pans on Fire. Both classes, Grain Makers & Sourdough were great, had a lot of fun and looking forward to booking the next class. read more

It was a great experience. My husband and I really enjoyed it. The food was excellent. Bruce was patient and informative. Would absolutely do another class. read more

We had a fabulous time at the American Steakhouse cooking class! Can't wait to go back for another class. Thank you, Chef Bruce and Chef Laura! read more

Pans on Fire - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Took a knife skills class here recently as a date night with my husband and it went really well. I was impressed at the organization, cleanliness, structure of the class, and information being presented. I am heavily pregnant and was offered a stool to sit on right away. Instruction and corrections were done in a matter of fact and thoughtful way. If you enjoy cooking you will enjoy your time here. Highly recommend. read more

Very well planned and taught. Great to learn all kinds of cooking tips The meal corses harmonized well.

My 2 kids (age 8 and 11) went for summer camp. They had a great time and can't wait to go back! Clear directions given, great quality and tasting food was made! read more

Wow. So much food and fun!!! Amazing when a few simple ingredient and some instructions can be a meal. Now add you can do this at home and amazing your friends and family. This Tapas class was the bomb!!!! Having done a few others. The tapas class was awesome! So much food and sneak in some wine in the wait times .... Oh yeah and the almond cake was the first time I have ever loved a dessert that had no chocolate !!! Amazing date night ! So glad Valentine's Day was delayed due to the flu!!!!! read more

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Great space for a team building event and the attached store is adorable with great finds

My bestie and I loved learning the process of making macarons from Laura. I enjoy cooking, but I'm not seasoned in the baking arena. Voila! Just found a new love! Hands on and very detailed every step of the way. Thank you! read more

My child greatly enjoyed the kids camp she did here at Pans on Fire! She loved getting to do so much and she really liked the independence and not being "treated like a baby" as she put it. We absolutely love the family cooking classes here too! We will definitely be back! read more

Our second time was just as lovely as the first. The classes are well paced, nicely organized, and provide a lot of information. We love our date nights at Pans on Fire!! read more

Firstly we never knew there is a place for a cooking class this closeby to where we live, so this is one of hidden local gems! Reasonable pricing for the class and Chef Bruce is a great teacher. For our session though it went rather longer than scheduled (one of the 2 breaks went longer than it should have been) we didn't mind at all! Thank you for the experience! read more

I love the details Laura went through from start to finish in under 2 hours. Sourdough bread is an art form and takes some patience. Laura made it look easy!! read more

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A five star offering, a wonderful class with outstanding instruction and ambiance. Enjoyed it immensely. Much detail to absorb, but Bruce handled our subject matter well and the hands-on was great. As a 88 Year old novice, I Learned much new information. A great program for anyone wanting to learn new cooking skills, or o polish up on existing ones. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you! read more

We had a great time learning to make macarons at the 5/26/2025 class. Chef Laura was a great teacher and very informative. She encouraged us to be creative where we could and was flexible and calm when some people wanted to make a second batch because their first batch didn't turn out as expected. Also, the space was pretty wheelchair accessible & she made accommodations where needed so my husband could participate fully. We also enjoyed looking around the store which has a lot of neat cooking and kitchen gadgets. We had a great time and plan to come back! read more

Pans on Fire - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We had a team building event and it was fabulous! I was not sure what to expect. Would the team be bored? will they work together well? will they love it? Log story short, they loved it. The Chef was great at giving instructions and very patient with our team when it came to listening. Will def do this again! read more

I surprised my husband with the Family Cooking Class for his 60th birthday. The five of us had so much fun learning to make fettuccine and Marinara sauce. Learning to decorate cupcakes was literally icing on the cake. Chef Bruce and his wife are amazing! We look forward to taking more classes. read more

Excellent cooking instruction. I learned numerous tips that are helping me cook my home meals . Can't wait on my next class

Great experience! Learned new cooking techniques and enjoyed a great meal! Definitely would recommend to anyone!

We had a fabulous time at the mixology class. The drinks were really fall-ish and delicious. Morgan and Bruce make the class so interesting, fun and delicious. We are definitely coming back. We are trying to get a group together for our next class. read more

Pans on Fire - Pumpkin martini with graham cracker rim - Delicious! - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My BF and I took the knife skills class. We really enjoyed it and we feel like we learned valuable skills. I would go back for a cooking lesson! read more

We drove from Stockton to attend a knife skills class for my husband's birthday on June 4th. We had an awesome time and learned so much! The owner was friendly, and very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable. He answered all questions and you get a discount for anything you purchase that day. We plan to attend another class in the near future read more

Our team from Fidelity National Title has booked Pans on Fire for several events now and have been so impressed with the consistency, professionalism and warmth shown to us at each visit. The event coordinator worked with our requests, and Chefs Bruce and Laura and their support staff of instructors are each knowledgeable, fun, and really easy to learn from. Chef Bruce is very funny, makes everyone feel comfortable, and takes cooking safety very seriously which makes the experience comfortable and fun, even if you don't cook much. We've sampled the incredible Pan Seared Steak menu, as well as the Spanish Paella Mixta menu in past events. More recently, the Mexican Birria tacos were a huge hit--seriously delicious. At each visit, we were organized into groups to accomplish tasks for the team; it was fun being hands‑on and cooking together as a unit. It was the perfect mix of learning, teamwork, and just enjoying good food. Everyone left full, happy, and talking about it afterward. I'd highly recommend Pans on Fire for a team event or group outing. Chef Bruce, Chef Laura - we'll definitely be seeing you again. read more

Fabulous experience cooking with Chef Bruce and a really fun group of ladies! Super yummy menu sui mai, crispy garlic shrimp balls, pork belly and egg tarts omg everything was so yummy! We learned so many new things and will definitely make this menu at home. My hubby was not happy about being the only guy in the group but Chef Bruce and all the wonderful ladies made him feel very welcome and maybe a lil super chefish ;) We will definitely be back! read more

Pans on Fire - Cooking Classes Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My girlfriend and I went for a birthday celebration to Pans on Fire for a Thai Cooking Class. Hosted by Laura the owner and Anchalee our instructor. We made Yellow Curry, Stir stir-fried beef with vegetables and Mango, and Fried bananas with ice cream. The most important step I think I learned was reducing the coconut oil for the yellow curry sauce. They made it simple and I felt empowered that I can make Thai food that is as good as a restaurant. I will definitely be back for another class. Thank you! read more

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