Italian Cooking Class

Develop new culinary skills in this Italian and Spanish cooking class in SF!



3 hours Location Haight-Ashbury Class size 1 to 15 guests   $225
SF Activities
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Food & Drink
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Cooking
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Italian Cooking Experience Gifts
⁠*Please note:* All classes require a minimum of 4 guests to run. Book with friends or colleagues to guarantee your date! If the minimum isn't met, we'll work with you to reschedule or issue a full refund — no stress, no hassle.
Looking to elevate your culinary skills? This hands-on cooking class will introduce you to both Italian and Spanish dishes in a fun, welcoming kitchen in San Francisco! Whether you’re on the hunt for team-building activities with your colleagues or simply want to get creative in the kitchen with friends, this cooking class is the perfect way to learn new skills and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Explore the culinary delights of Italy and Spain as you create a selection of delicious DIY dishes under the guidance of an amazing local chef. From handmade pasta to slow-cooked beef, you'll work alongside your group to prepare some mouth-watering meals using only the finest locally sourced ingredients and a touch of team spirit.
This culinary class is suitable for complete beginners and will teach your group how to cook in a calm and welcoming environment. Looking for an alternative to the usual office birthday parties? This interactive cooking class is sure to get your team bonding over a shared love of good food.
At the end of your cooking class, you'll get the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious homecooked meal as you socialize with your group.
Sample menu: (subject to change due to seasonality and availability)
Antipasti:
Spanish olives with anchovies, a selection of artisan cheeses, and acme olive bread.
First course (this is the hands-on portion of the class):
Handmade pappardelle with San Marzano tomatoes, cream, and hot pepper.
Second course (made in advance as it requires many hours - guests will be given recipes):
Five Dot Ranch organic beef slow-cooked in white wine and herbs and accompanied by wilted spigarello greens.
Dessert (made in advance - guests will receive recipe):
La quesada with local berries
Please note:
Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 7:29pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
All ingredients and equipment needed for the class.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

1373 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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Recent reviews of Italian Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Jack How, attended Jan 2026: Chef James was the best, a great class with a lot of great techniques for light and fluffy gnocchi with a San Marzano comfort sauce that was out of this world. Chef James is warm, personable and knowledgeable and we highly recommend for a unique and special experience!
  • 3/5 from Metta Nguyen, attended Jan 2026: James is kind but not a great teacher. We made half of one dish instead of the promised four dishes (they were made beforehand by him). It ended up being more of a sit down dinner than a cooking class.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Simmons, attended Oct 2025: Our small group of coworkers had a great time! If you are a boss who wants people to engage and let their hair down a bit, this is for you! James facilitated enough cooking that everyone got their hands dirty, but there was plenty of room for chatter and fun. The food was delicious and the vibe was great!
  • 5/5 from Taylor Twadelle, attended May 2025: Had a great class with James making fresh pasta! James is super knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and welcoming. Would take another class with him!
  • 5/5 from Tiffany Rodriguez, attended Mar 2025: James was an excellent teacher and host. His class was informative and engaging. We had a delicious dinner and great conversation. This is a great activity for a group of friends or a date night.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Despos, attended Aug 2023: We ended up having to cancel last minute, I still feel bad, but James was very understanding and kind about it. So while I cannot review the class itself, I want to say communicating with James was 10/10 and the cancellation policy was super clear from the get go so there was no confusion!
  • 5/5 from Shannon McNair, attended Aug 2023: James is not only a great teacher, he is a wonderful host who made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. The class is held in his home which is warm and inviting unlike many of those industrial kitchens that classes like these are often held in. Our team had a really great time making pasta and the meal was decadently delicious. I would absolutely recommend the class to anyone looking to do some team bonding with a great chef with yummy food.
Your teacher

Cook With James
Cook With James

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James grew up on a 50 acre horse farm near the Salinas Valley. His great grandfather emigrated from Yugoslavia into the Central Valley and started an apple farm. His grandfather later moved to the very fertile Salinas Valley and started one of the first produce companies. It was called Sun Harvest. My mother raised us mostly on local fruits and vegetables though there was still the occasional cooking “out of a can” given the generation. Canned beets! The one thing we always had was a bowl of fresh fruit, cut up and put into a bowl for us before we went to bed.
James earned a masters in Spanish literature and linguistics through Middlebury College and lived in Spain for two years. He later entered into the technology business and worked at various advertising agencies in San Francisco over a 12 year period. Along the way he started cooking as "therapy" for his corporate day job. CookWithJames was created 15 years ago as an underground supper club. James would prepare multiple course regional Italian and Spanish dinners in his home for guests and friends. James staged at Quince restaurant after they opened in 2004, and has also lived and cooked in both Italy and Spain. After leaving his day job in advertising in 2009 James launched CookWithJames as a full-time business, offering private sit-down dinners as well as cooking class parties for all occasions.

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