Mother Sauces French Cooking Class

Master these fundamental sauces with this hands-on cooking class in San Francisco.


Chef Mike
Chef Mike
5.0 (4)

3 hours Location Dogpatch Class size 1 to 40 guests   $145
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Delve into the art of sauce-making, a fundamental skill in classic French cuisine, in this interactive cooking class in San Francisco. By mastering four out of the five essential "mother" sauces, you will gain the expertise to create a myriad of flavorful dishes at home.
Embark on this culinary journey in a supportive and encouraging environment. Chef Mike will guide you step-by-step throughout the workshop, making the process both educational and enjoyable.
During the workshop, you will work with a variety of fresh ingredients and kitchen tools as you learn the techniques behind each sauce. Feel inspired as you witness your dishes transform under your hands, gaining the confidence to recreate them in your own kitchen.
By the end of the class, you will not only have acquired new skills and knowledge on how to prepare these essential sauces, but also use them to craft mouthwatering recipes to enjoy as you sit down to dine. This cooking class is perfect for date night, a group outing, or home cooks looking for new recipes to try out.
Menu
  • Bechamel Sauce: Classic Macaroni & Cheese with Mornay
  • Tomato Sauce: Crispy Zucchini Sticks
  • Hollandaise Sauce: Grilled Asparagus
  • VeloutĂ© Sauce: Comforting Chicken & Vegetable Pot Pie

Upcoming dates for Mother Sauces French Cooking Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:30pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 21 Dec 2026 and 21 Dec 2026.

  • Mon, Dec 21 2026, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • 4-course dinner
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
Beer or wine, if you wish (no corkage fee)
Add-on available for this class
  • Logo Apron ($25)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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


FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegetarian. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy, please message us before booking.
Location

Hands On Gourmet - 2325 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

Drop offs directly in front of the building, or take the Muni T line to 20th street.

Mother Sauces French Cooking Class location
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Recent reviews of Mother Sauces French Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Rowan Bell, attended Sep 2026: This was a great experience. Informative and fun! Also impressed with the very well equipped facility and whole set up. I’m going back next week for the dimsum class!
  • 5/5 from Russell Foote, attended Jul 2026: I had great fun in the class, great camaraderie with other students and a fantastic Chef and teacher. As you can tell by the Photo, we had a ball.
  • 5/5 from Poonam Rouillard, attended Jul 2026: Enjoyed learning about the sauces and techniques. Liked meeting other people as well. Great class!
  • 5/5 from Burt Hidalgo, attended May 2026: Chef Mike was an absolute delight! He was incredibly engaging and made sure each of us was actively involved in the cooking process. It was astonishing to see how simple, basic ingredients could come together to create such an unbelievably delicious meal. I was genuinely amazed by the outcome, and will definitely be returning for future classes!
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Hands On Gourmet
Hands On Gourmet

4.9 (52)

Hands On Gourmet (or HOG, as we affectionately like to call ourselves) is located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood. We host culinary team building and private events as well as public cooking classes in our beautiful home kitchen and event space overlooking the SF Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area. We are an instant, easy and fun solution for companies looking to create a memorable team building experience. We transfer guests out of their everyday roles and into the camaraderie of the kitchen. Working together with a common goal of creating a delicious, nourishing meal isn’t just fun, it’s also incredibly rewarding.

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