Napa Valley Cooking School

We’re back, baby! 🍽️ “Restaurant” officially returns April 28–30.

Advanced Culinary class presents “Restaurant,” a student-led dining experience featuring a curated set menu and optional wine pairings.

Seatings at 11:45 AM, 12:15 PM, and 12:45 PM.

You know the drill — limited seating is available and these book up FAST!

Reservations and more info now live on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/napa-valley-cooking-school-spring-2026-restaurant-registration-1983982342594?keep_tld=true

A glimpse into our kitchen. 📸

Our Advanced Culinary class works through a variety of different cuisines, techniques, and plating as they continue to grow their skills. Wanna be part of the fun? Join us next semester! Our classes are full weeks in advance, so our advice is to start the admissions process early ✍️

Great news! Culinary Enthusiast classes are coming back to Napa Valley Cooking School this February. 👩‍🍳

Class details and registration are coming soon. Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter so you’re the first to know when spots go live (they tend to go fast).

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Culinary school on your 2026 vision board? Start the admissions process early.

Our classes fill with a waitlist, and it all begins by applying to become an NVC student.

Begin the process at the link or shoot us a message with your questions!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4p6pxX3

If you’ve ever imagined leading a winery kitchen, this is where that path begins. 👇

Our inaugural Winery Chef course kicks off this June/July!

This four-week course prepares students to build full food programs and step confidently into winery chef or sous chef roles, plus a deeper dive into edu-tourism and hospitality.

Class size is limited to 16, so don't wait!

DM us or register with NVC to be ready when enrollment opens.

Our upcoming class may be full, but your culinary journey doesn’t have to wait. 👩‍🍳
Registration for 2026 is open — join the waitlist now to save your spot for future classes.

https://napavalleycookingschool.org/apply/

Calling all alumni! 👩‍🍳
You can now receive official accreditation for your time at Napa Valley Cooking School! 🙌🏻

Want to learn how? Send us a message or DM and we’ll walk you through the details.

They say the early bird gets the apron. 😉

Our classes are already full, with waiting lists filling quickly, so if you’ve got your sights set on Fall 2026, now’s the time to add your name!

Register now and don't miss out!

https://napavalleycookingschool.org/apply/

We love shining a light on our favorite local gems, and Asiana Market in Cotati has been a staple for Asian flavors and grab-’n-go goodness for 35 years.

Owner KC and their team keep the shelves stocked with freshly prepared dishes that are hard to find elsewhere.

Our recommendations? The kimpop, chile-marinated tofu, and seafood-vegetable pancakes. Delicious whether you’re taking them home or enjoying them on the go.

📍 7665 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati

Have you been? Let us know in the comments, and if the answer is no, make sure to add it to your next visit to Sonoma County!

Here’s what our students have been up to lately: plenty of flour on their hands and butter in the mix. 🧈🥐

The Intro to Baking & Pastry course started in early October, and a few weeks in they’re already mastering scones, biscuits, and the fine art of working butter into dough.

This five-week session wraps at the end of the month, just in time for Intermediate Culinary to kick off in November!

Stay tuned for more!

We’ve loved every minute of summer break, but the kitchen is calling, and we’re just as excited to welcome a new class of future chefs.

Classes start back up August 25th, and we can’t wait to fire up the burners and get back to doing what we love most.

Here’s to fresh starts, fresh ingredients, sharp knives, and sharp minds.