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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Great for Groups of 15-35
Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Your team will have a blast building their own boards filled with sumptuous sweets. Gear up for the gold medal of sweet charcuterie in this on-site team building event in your office with Chef Esh-Marie. It's a decadent throwdown where your crew gets the lowdown on making their own dessert board while competing for...
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Chef Esh-Marie
Serving the Bay Area
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Great for Groups of 4-30
Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a unique, delicious, and exciting team building experience. In this hands-on team building culinary challenge with Chef Dirk, you will divide into teams and compete in a deeply engaging, interactive, and fun competition-style team building experience.
Everyone on your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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We Go Together Cookie Decorating
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create perfect pairings with sugar cookies and royal icing This in-depth cooking class designed for all skill levels highlights fun and creative techniques for decorating adorable sugar cookies. From doughnuts and coffee to cookies and milk, you will practice decorating methods guided by Chef Lindsay to craft your...
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Chef Lindsay
Serving the San Francisco area
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An Elegant Taste of France
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make sophisticated French fare and elevate your home-made dishes with Parisian flair. Explore the elegant world of French cuisine in an engaging cooking class. Learn to replicate French culinary techniques from a five-star professional chef in an educational environment. Cook through a multi-course menu...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Bay Area
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Traditional Pork Dumpling Essentials
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Edmund for a cooking class and dinner party celebrating the art of dumpling making. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting dumplings from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Edmund. He will guide you as you prepare wrappers with a succulent pork filling from scratch and practice a variety of folding...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Vegan Dinner in Tuscany
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Transport yourself to the Tuscan countryside for a plant-based dinner. In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn how to make a rustic Tuscan dinner with vegan ingredients. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make a three-course meal using traditional techniques and recipes. Make a kale and cranberry salad topped...
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Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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A Vegan Take on Italian
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create an incredible Italian-inspired vegan meal that's packed with rich flavor and perfect texture. Classic Italian food becomes the source of vegan delight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Daniel where you'll learn how to create an Italian meal from start to finish with all plant-based ingredients.
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Artisan Pasta Creation
$149
Market Tour + Cooking Class
$149
Tour an artisan grocer then create brilliant dishes inspired by the season's best produce. Chef James will utilize his impressive culinary expertise to provide a fun and enlightening tour of an artisan grocer followed by an incredible cooking experience that is sure to wow your senses.
After selecting the best...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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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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Classic Provence Bouillabaisse
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the art of creating the ultimate traditional French bouillabaisse with Chef James. If there is one dish that represents the South of France it’s bouillabaisse, and in this class you will learn the method behind making it yourself. Chef James has years of experience and is ready to share his trade secrets...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Vegan Mediterranean Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the Mediterranean region through plant-based cuisine. The vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean will be on full display in this immersive cooking class. Chef Maggie will teach you how to make classic Mediterranean dishes using plant-based ingredients. Begin by making pita bread from scratch and top it with beet...
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Chef Maggie
Serving the Bay Area
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Vegan Spanish Fare
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Dive into Spanish cuisine that feels just as great as it tastes. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Daniel will teach you how to make three authentic Spanish recipes completely from scratch using only vegan ingredients.
Begin this plant-based class by preparing perfect patatas bravas with paprika and olive oil...
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Chef Daniel
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Francisco
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.