MARKET WATCH
Free Online Cooking Classes From The Bailiwick Academy
If there’s one thing modern beginner cooks ought to be grateful for, it’s the availability and accessibility of cooking tutorials both online and face-to-face. Back in the day, the moms and eager culinary learners had nothing to rely on but a cookbook from a bookstore that everyone probably already owns—little to no variation, plain and simple.
DATE
JANUARY 5, 2026
AUTHOR
ANGELA CLARE AGPAWA
READ
10 Min
Today, we have YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms swarming with creators and hobbyists who share good recipes that elevate your kitchen game. The only thing that’s probably missing is professional expertise—years in the commissary kitchen shared with the public that is commercially tested and truly unique.
Free cooking tutorials online almost never encapsulate the practices of a chef who serves masterpieces of a dish. If you want to get as close to being a pro as possible, there will always be some sort of payment required. Not at The Bailiwick Academy!
The Bailiwick Academy is an online cooking learning platform founded in 2018 by Owner and Chief Executive Officer Marie Grace Parazo to offer online culinary courses that provide lessons and tips from experienced chefs around the world. Its offerings range from pastries to viands, appetizers to desserts, and local to international cuisines.
The online platform has over 6,000 students worldwide and has served as a foundation for many individuals in building their dream food business. Many left their careers and found a passion and success. This is a very common yet ceaselessly inspiring truth within the community; you never end your first class without feeling like taking a leap of faith with a newfound confidence. This is one of The Bailiwick Academy’s loudest advocacies: turning passion into profit.
Read more: 5 Success Stories from The Bailiwick Academy Students
Free Cooking Classes Online by The Bailiwick Academy
Of course, nothing is entirely free (but this isn’t clickbait). There is this circulating notion that if you aren’t paying to use a product, YOU are the product. That does sound a little terrifying, so be careful with the apps and services you use.
At The Bailiwick Academy, you can get access to over a hundred courses online with prices ranging from P499 to P10,000 each.
But as a platform with real heart and passion for the culinary community, The Bailiwick Academy offers several free courses for starters, best for those who want to check out the processes or the quality of the classes first. Moreover, members who register on the website automatically get a P500 sign-up bonus for discounted courses.
So, yes. Learning to cook professionally isn’t an impossible dream at The Bailiwick Academy. You don’t have to enroll in an on-site culinary school that charges ten times the price of an online course, or risk forgetting your lessons.
Features of The Bailiwick Academy’s Classes
Bailiwick’s features do not end with affordability or promos; one of its bestselling features is accessibility.
When you purchase a course, it’s basically yours forever. Workbooks are downloadable and video tutorials are playable anytime, anywhere. The best part? Instructors are reachable for any queries or concerns anytime. The CEO herself, Grace Parazo, is very much supportive of students who reach out as well; it’s an encouraging community of culinary enthusiasts with no borders separating students and professionals.
Read more benefits of The Bailiwick Academy: The Bailiwick Academy: Best Online Learning Platform
If you’re signing up for The Bailiwick Academy for the first time, here are free classes you can attend:
Basic Knife Skills by Chef Jim Uy de Baron
Chef Jim’s Basic Knife Skills Workshop is a beginner-friendly tutorial on how to choose the right knife, how to properly handle them, and basic cuts commonly used for certain ingredients. This is one of the most important skills to prioritize learning when getting into cooking and is ideal to take if you want to master efficient cutting skills.
Some student reviews describe the course as “Not slow, [and] not fast.” “Clear and easy to follow,” and “Very informative and well-explained,” making it perfect for learners who have zero knife skills to start with.
Blooming Onions by Chef Max Nadin
The Blooming Onions cooking class by Chef Max features a very versatile recipe using only onions and a few kitchen pantry staples. Though simple, its nice cutting technique gives it a flower-like presentation and enhanced flavor complementing the onion make it a favorable dish to serve the family dinner table. It can be eaten as an appetizer, side dish, or snack—restaurant quality achieved with this class!
A few reviews exclaim, “Good recipe!!!” and “One of my favorite[s]!,” giving it a whole 5/5 rating.
Moist & Fudgy Brownies by Chef Jimbo De Panadero
Easy to make and low capital—this moist and fudgy brownies class by Chef Jimbo is one of your best bets if your goal is to learn for the purpose of building a profitable food business. It teaches how to achieve maximum fudginess, tips for consistent results, techniques for proper pan preparation, and how to tell when your brownies are perfectly done. Learn to make this basic fudgy brownie and you have a base for a hundred more variations!
A standout comment said, “I've been baking brownies for a long time, but I learn[ed] a new technique.”
Ginataan Espesyal by Grace Parazo
Cravers of classic Filipino merienda will absolutely love this ginataan recipe by Grace, The Bailiwick Academy owner herself! Chewy rice balls, sweet potatoes, bananas, and tapioca balls make up this warm and creamy coconut milk-based sweet treat that’s been part of every Filipino household. This recipe’s carefully measured ingredients and well-thought-out techniques make it a much elevated version—creamier, richer, and satisfyingly filling!
Proof this is no ordinary ginataan? One commenter affirmed, “This is the best ginataan for me.”
Special Espasol by Chona Laureta
Like ginataan, espasol is a traditional part of Filipino culture and a timeless business idea guaranteed to have profit if you know your market. This espasol recipe in particular by veteran chef Chona Laureta is sweet and chewy with bursting flavors of coconut and crunchy peanuts. It also includes not only the recipe but assembly and packaging tips in bite-sized pieces that truly make it fit for business. No more trial and error for a recipe you can master with just one course!
With almost five stars in rating, this course has received wholesome remarks such as “It will help us to start a business,” and “I didn't know that preparing espasol was so easy until I watched this video.”
More Free Online Cooking Classes by The Bailiwick Academy
• Eggs Benedict by Chef Max Nadin
• Lactation Bombs by Grace Parazo
• Pinoy Macaroni Salad by Rodney Martinez
• Onigiri by Max Nadin
• Ribeye Bibimbap by Chef Jim Uy de Baron
• Roasted Garlic by Max Nadin
• Thai Red Rubies by Chef Jim Uy de Baron
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Grace Parazo
• Caramelized Onions by Max Nadin
Ready to improve your cooking skills or start your culinary journey? Sign up at The Bailiwick Academy now to attend free culinary workshops online and get a P500 discount voucher!
Want to attend physical workshops instead? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
