Cooking Classes in San Francisco
Best Cooking Classes in San Francisco for your next culinary journey
Although the Golden Gate City is known for its rich sunsets, rolling hills and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, cooking classes in San Francisco prove that the city’s wealth goes far beyond mere geography. Whether you’re in Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf or North Beach, there are countless culinary classes in San Francisco to choose from, led by esteemed chefs who are just waiting to teach you their trade. Themes range from vegan French cuisine to custom pizzas and everything in between. As the culinary capital of California, the influences on the city’s food scene are truly global, making it the ultimate destination for those hoping to hone their kitchen skills. Sound like you? Then book a cooking class in San Francisco today!
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Oh honey, I'm Comb! Cookie Decoration
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets to making sugar cookies look as sweet as they taste. In this immersive 2-hour cooking class, Chef Lindsay will teach you the essential techniques for decorating show-stopping sugar cookies with an adorable honey theme. Practice piping royal icing to create bears, bees, honeycombs and more with...
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Chef Lindsay
Serving the San Francisco area
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Team Building Activity
Dine Like Northern Indian Royalty
$129
Team Building Activity
$129
Join Chef Pooja for a lively team building class, blending ingredients and spices of Northern India. Chef Pooja will guide you in using lavish ingredients that created dishes the royal families in India's Mughal reign enjoyed. In this team building cooking class, you'll work together to create rich recipes fit for a...
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Team Building Activity
Hearty Italian Pasta Making
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Team bonding gets a culinary twist with hands-on cooking of Italian dishes. Get your team working collaboratively on a shared goal: A gourmet meal. Chef Lorenzo, who was born in Italy, will teach your group how to make pasta dough and an array of Italian classics from scratch.
Teams will break off into small...
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Chef Lorenzo
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
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Team Building Activity
Classic Italian Risotto
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Bring the team together for a lesson in risotto that's sure to satisfy. Get the crew into the kitchen for a collaborative lesson in risotto in this team building cooking class with Chef Elham. Practice teamwork around cook stations while learning to make a traditional Italian favorite.
You'll first enjoy a cheese...
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Chef Elham
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
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Vibrant Spanish Dishes
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Spanish cuisine in a hands-on lesson. Jump into the fresh flavors of Spain with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a top-notch chef while gaining new skills in the kitchen.
Start with two appetizers including pan con tomate with thick-cut bread...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Bay Area
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Totally Groovy Cookie Decorating
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Transform basic sugar cookies into groovy goodies. This interactive, 2-hour cooking class takes a deep dive into the fundamentals of cookie decorating with innovative tips and techniques from a talented chef instructor. Using sugar cookies as your canvas, you will learn the ins and outs of royal icing to decorate a...
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Chef Lindsay
Serving the San Francisco area
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Explore Latin American Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Latin American fare, guided by a gourmet chef. Take a trip to the South in this Latin American cooking class. Learn to make authentic fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu.
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Bay Area
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A Taste of South India
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the joys of crafting classic South Indian dosas and more with Chef Pooja. South Indian cuisine features many traditional dishes brimming with a variety of flavors and spices. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja, you'll learn how to create a regional feast focused on well-loved street food.
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Middle Eastern Mezze
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Gather around the table and create flavorful dips and spreads from the Middle East. The culinary traditions of the Middle East center around sharing meals, and a mezze platter filled with bold herbs and spices and creamy textures makes the perfect centerpiece. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pooja, you'll...
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Traditional Indian Street Food
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Journey through the streets of India with Chef Pooja and create street food favorites. Take your tastebuds on a tour of India with some of the country's favorite street food. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pooja will teach you the culinary skills and techniques you need to create three dishes from...
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover beloved and authentic vegetarian dishes of North India with Chef Pooja. Indian cuisine is as vibrant and diverse as its homeland with a long tradition of vegetarian fare. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Pooja will guide you in creating three courses of regional dishes, from a favorite vegetable-filled...
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Verified Chef
Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in San Francisco
How much do cooking classes in San Francisco cost?
The cost for each cooking class varies based on the chef the course you choose and the size of your group. Every course listing on this page displays a starting price and any fees that might apply, with a tiering structure used to calculate costs based on class details and headcount. Overall, your per-person cost can be anywhere from $59 to $100 or more.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Anyone with a taste for learning how to cook will enjoy these cooking classes, regardless of their skill level. Beginning, intermediate and advanced chefs alike can enjoy guided instruction in top-tier techniques and first-rate menus. Colleagues can enjoy a cooking session where collaboration is the key to success, while younger cooks and families can gather in the kitchen for a lesson in cooperation. And If you are looking to spice up your social life, you'll find singles cooking experiences, couples courses and date night experiences that put you in the mood to savor a more delicious side of life.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With the best cooking classes in San Francisco at your disposal you can expect to learn how to elevate your culinary game with one of the city's most creative instructors. You'll have all the ingredients and tools you need to complete your menu, allowing you to concentrate on your lesson as it rolls out. Enjoy kitchen time with other cooks from around the city and maybe even find fellow foodies to connect up with. You'll sharpen your skills and enhance your gourmet instincts in an easygoing atmosphere free from stress. Depending on the session, you may be able to enjoy your creations together.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You can master the art of homemade pasta, learn to create your own bakery-level breads, make better use of your backyard grill and more. All culinary classes in the catalog expose you to a variety of culinary methods worth perfecting, such as the best way to use your chef knives and becoming more proficient with your kitchen appliances. You'll also explore techniques from around the world, whether your learning to prepare flatbread in the time-tested manner of the Mediterranean, pan-searing a steak in the best bistro tradition or crafting sauces and dressings like a true gourmet chef.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
With cooking classes in San Francisco, you have the perfect setting for enriching your life with your favorite people at your side. The benefits of these cooking coursestake you beyond the chance to expand your culinary know-how. You'll level up your self-confidence by elevating your skills while conjuring incredible dishes with people who share your passion for gourmet creativity. You'll explore the flavors of cultures from around the world while celebrating your most special occasions. From collaborating with colleagues in Chinatown to hanging with your besties in Pacific Heights, you'll create memories that sweeten your life.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You'll find a wide variety of courses in San Francisco to choose from, whether you're hoping to master the art of baking your own sourdough, create pristine French macarons or investigate the hearty traditions of Southern comfort food. As a coastal city, Frisco abounds with possibilities of local favorites in seafood classes that bring the best of the bay into the kitchen. Create premium dishes similar to those served at Fog Harbor Fish House and Waterbar for a top-notch seafood experience. And for something a little further off the coast, Thai, Chinese and Japanese menus are featured in some of the best cooking classes for the occasion.
Where do the classes take place?
Classes usually take place at either your house, the chef instructor's house or a pre-chosen third-party venue suitable for the session. Sometimes, you may find a cooking course near you in which the chef instructor arrives onsite at a workspace or separate venue to provide a team building or similar experience. For these courses, the instructor will bring all ingredients and supplies necessary for the class. You'll find a map image included in every listing to let you know where the class will take place, whether it's a seafood class in Chinatown or a dim sum session at Fisherman's Wharf.
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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