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Culinary classes in San Francisco are your ticket to traveling around the world without leaving the Bay Area! When tickets to Thailand are too pricey or you want to master your favorite recipes from your Italian vacay, we offer hundreds of cooking classes in San Francisco, to explore any culinary craving!
You’ll love immersing yourself in a variety of cultures and flavors as you learn how to cook delicious recipes from local chefs. If you’re looking for date ideas, things to do in San Francisco, or simply need some new cooking recipes in 2025, why not learn from some of the best chefs in the city?
With culinary classes in San Francisco, you’ll be able to head over to India (figuratively speaking) and learn how to cook authentic curry from scratch. How does spending the afternoon in France sound? Learn how to master the art of cooking delicious French food from some of the best French chefs in San Francisco. Whichever cuisine you're interested in, our San Francisco culinary classes will help you build your confidence so you can look forward to every meal!
If you’re searching for a unique gift, a fun birthday surprise, or an engaging team-building event, culinary classes provide an unforgettable experience that will be remembered for years. Whether you're mastering the art of crafting pot stickers or perfecting a homemade pizza sauce, these hands-on sessions offer a fantastic way to bond with friends or coworkers. You'll cook together, savor the delicious dishes you've created, and leave with recipes to recreate the magic in your own kitchen.
With thousands of culinary workshops to choose from, here are a few of our favorites to help you get started.
Learn to make pizza from scratch like you’re in Italy
If the Colosseum is on your bucket list, why not immerse yourself in Italian culture and learn how to make some of the best food in the world? As Americans, it’s no big surprise that we all love a good gourmet pizza – so why not learn how to make pizza from scratch with a pizza-making class in San Francisco?
Learn how to roll and stretch pizza dough from scratch and discover how to make the most delicious, authentic tomato paste to complement your recipe. In true Italian fashion, you’ll also discover which toppings should be paired together and which toppings should be forgotten (sorry, pineapple lovers!).
In this Neapolitan pizza cooking class in SF, you’ll not only learn cooking basics alongside a professional chef, James, in his cozy kitchen in Haight-Ashbury. Designed for beginners, our cooking classes are the perfect opportunity to build your confidence in the kitchen and start making healthier meals. Choose from in-person cooking classes (perfect for relaxed date night ideas) or online culinary classes where you can learn to cook in the comfort of your kitchen.
Discover the flavors of a Thai cooking class
Asian food lovers will love a Thai cooking class in San Francisco! If the idea of exploring Thailand is on your bucket list but you can’t make it happen right now, try something new and learn how to make authentic Thai food with some of the best chefs in SF. You’ll learn how to make popular Thai dishes from scratch and discover how to whip up classics. Learn how to make Pad Thai in a cooking class with Graceful Kitchen in Laurel Park! Discover a world of flavors and enjoy learning how to cook the same way Thai chefs do.
Ask as many questions as you like and pat yourself on the back – you’re supporting local chefs and businesses in San Francisco! You’ll come away with the confidence necessary to cook more meals in your kitchen and loads of new recipes to kick-start a new healthy cooking method. If you’re looking for special anniversary ideas, or simply things to do on the weekend in San Francisco, look no further – you may have just discovered a new hobby to dive into!
Learn how to mix spices in Indian culinary classes
Indian food is one of the most popular take-out foods in America. If you’ve tried to make a curry before and failed miserably – or your DIY creations just don't taste the same as take-out – bite the bullet and learn how to make an authentic Indian curry like it is made in India. Instead of reaching for the packet sauce, you’ll learn how to mix various spices to make an incredible restaurant-worthy curry.
Meet like-minded people in San Francisco and learn how to cook together in this beginner's Indian cooking class. Bring a date, friend, or family member and spend quality time learning new recipes as you have fun and make some tasty memories together. When you get home, you’ll have a handful of new recipes to practice and you’ll be well on your way to building your confidence in the kitchen – perfect for anyone on the path to healthier eating.
Indian cuisine is often plant-based and can accommodate various dietary needs. With Crimson Kitchen in Noe Valley, you can learn delicious and hearty vegetarian recipes in their cooking classes.
Roll sushi like a Japanese chef
Save on sushi night by learning how to make your own! You'll learn skills such as where to source fish, how to roll, how to make sushi rice, and more! This will make your next sushi night almost as exciting as taking a trip to Japan.
These hands-on culinary classes in San Francisco also make for fun group activities or date night ideas. They offer plenty of opportunities for customization, allowing you to cater to a variety of diets and tastes in your party. Or if you're feeling adventurous, let the chef take the lead with a menu of their favorites! In this sushi making class in Union Square, sushi chefs with Breakthrough Sushi will treat you to a menu of: Steelhead Avocado Roll, Rainbow Roll, Temaki/Hand Roll, and Seaweed Out Roll!
Master French recipes
France has a prestigious culinary reputation. Our culinary classes in San Francisco invite you to learn the basics in a supportive and friendly environment! That's right, you don't need to be an aspiring chef to learn French recipes. In this cooking class, you can learn how to make a classic Bouillibasse. Impress your friends at your next dinner party with your newfound skills!
With so many culinary classes to choose from, thinking up new date night ideas, team building activities, and birthday ideas is easier than ever before! Head along to one of our popular cooking classes in San Francisco and get ready to learn new skills, try new things, and feel better for it as you learn to build healthier eating habits while bringing out your inner Masterchef!
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