Sourdough Bagel Making Class

Shape, boil, and enjoy fresh sourdough bagels with this beginner-friendly cooking class in San Diego!



3.5 hours Location Downtown Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 2 to 50   $155

Spend a leisurely Wednesday morning in Little Italy learning the craft of sourdough bagel making while enjoying a beautifully prepared chef-hosted brunch. This hands-on baking class combines practical skills, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere.
A professional will guide you in learning the fundamentals of making sourdough bagels from scratch, including dough development, shaping techniques, and the traditional boiling method that creates the classic chewy texture. To make the most of your time together, part of the baking process will be prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on the key techniques and enjoy freshly baked bagels during class. You'll receive your own sourdough starter to take home, giving you the tools to continue baking long after the workshop ends.
After your bagels are shaped and boiled, gather around the table for a delicious organic brunch featuring fresh sourdough bagels, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, cultured butter, house-made cream cheese spreads, and classic bagel accompaniments.
Perfect for anyone seeking how to make bagels, a beginner’s baking class, or fun things to do in San Diego with friends, this class offers a welcoming and flavorful introduction to the world of sourdough baking!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 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.

Upcoming dates for Sourdough Bagel Making Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 4:12pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 18 Nov 2026 and 20 Jan 2027.

  • Wed, Nov 18 2026, 10am-1:30pm
  • Wed, Dec 2 2026, 10am-1:30pm
  • Wed, Dec 16 2026, 10am-1:30pm
  • Wed, Dec 30 2026, 10am-1:30pm
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 10am-1:30pm
  • Wed, Jan 20 2027, 10am-1:30pm
What you'll get
  • Hands-on sourdough bagel instruction
  • Organic ingredients
  • Freshly baked sourdough bagels
  • Organic brunch featuring smoked salmon, eggs, fruit, cream cheese, and accompaniments
  • Take-home sourdough starter
  • Recipe and techniques to recreate the experience at home
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. No prior baking or sourdough experience is required.
What to bring
  • An appetite for both brunch and learning
  • A notebook if you'd like to take notes
  • Optional: Your favorite bottle of champagne, wine, or other alcoholic beverage to enjoy with brunch.
  • Coffee, tea, specialty beverages, and other non-alcoholic refreshments will be available for purchase.
  • Everything else is included—just show up ready to learn, create, and enjoy a beautiful Sunday brunch in Little Italy.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Ceremonial Matcha Latte ($12)
  • Latte ($9)
  • Cappuccino ($9)
  • Chai Latte ($9)
  • Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice ($10)
  • Filet Mignon Brunch Upgrade ($49)
  • Premium Caviar Service ($95)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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.

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

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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


FAQ

Q: What will we eat during brunch?
A: Brunch includes freshly baked sourdough bagels, smoked salmon, organic scrambled eggs, house-made cream cheese spreads, cultured butter, seasonal fruit, and traditional bagel accompaniments.
Q: Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
A: Please reach out before booking and we'll do our best to accommodate dietary needs whenever possible.
Q: Can I bring champagne or wine?
A: Absolutely! Guests are welcome to bring their favorite alcoholic beverages to enjoy with brunch. Due to California regulations, alcohol will not be provided.
Location

Downtown, CA

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 150 miles of Downtown, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Sourdough Bagel Making Class

  • 5/5 from April Chen, attended Jun 2026: Great class for starters who would like to learn how to bake! Sara is nice and energetic, definitely recommend this class for everyone.
  • 5/5 from Xinyi Zheng, attended Jun 2026: The class was amazing! The instructor was incredibly patient and passionate, making every step easy to follow. We learned so much, and even complete beginners were able to make delicious bagels with confidence. The teacher also prepared plenty of ingredients for us to enjoy a wonderful brunch after baking. It was such a fun and rewarding experience. Highly recommend this class!
Your teacher

Bake Love to me
Bake Love to me

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5.0 (2)
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Sara — founder of Bake Love to Me, aka The Bougie Baker.
I started in the kitchen long before I ever imagined it would become my career. Food became healing for me during one of the hardest periods of my life. After years of severe health struggles, burnout, chronic inflammation, hormonal issues, and rebuilding my relationship with my body, I began learning how to cook and bake in a way that made me feel good again.
What started as survival turned into passion… and eventually into purpose.
Today, I create everything from sourdough and elevated comfort food to luxury cakes, brownies, cake decorating experiences, and private chef menus. I love both sides of the kitchen — the nourishing, from-scratch side *and* the over-the-top celebratory side. Sometimes that means organic sourdough and naturally sweetened recipes, and sometimes it means buttercream, cake pops, and a little edible glitter chaos. I believe food should feel joyful, beautiful, delicious, and memorable.
Teaching became a natural extension of that passion because I genuinely love helping people feel confident in the kitchen. Watching someone realize they *can* bake sourdough, decorate a gorgeous cake, or create something they’re proud of is one of my favorite parts of what I do.
Over the years I’ve built Bake Love to Me into a luxury-meets-wellness brand offering baked goods, private chef experiences, pop-ups, and interactive classes. My style blends elevated technique with warmth, personality, and a lot of fun — because I don’t believe learning has to feel stiff or overly serious.
Something a lot of people don’t know about me is that before fully stepping into food professionally, I was originally on the path to becoming a psychologist. That background still shapes the way I teach today — I care deeply about helping people feel safe, empowered, creative, and connected through food.
Whether we’re baking sourdough, decorating cakes, or sharing a meal together, my goal is always the same: create an experience that feels elevated, welcoming, confidence-building, and genuinely fun.
Welcome to The Bougie Baker’s Bread Club… let’s bake some love!

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