The 13 best cooking classes in San Francisco

Chef Dirk is so wonderful!! 🤩 I really enjoyed how he instructed the class, it was so fun! It was very informative from beginning to end, and enjoyable. I had scheduled my session for my birthday and he made sure I and another birthday guest were involved in the process of our meal. Everyone in the group had a part in our meal and he made sure and kept count on everyone in the group to put in effort to complete our delicious meal. I also really enjoyed Chef Dirk’s laugh it was contagious❤️ Thank you Chef Dirk, you made my birthday memorable for me, I look forward to booking another class with you!

This was the best cooking class i ever experienced! Tanarak was super friendly and very detailed in all the steps taken to create our amazing Thai dishes! He was very accommodating to our group and i would highly recommend this cooking class for anyone interested in a fun group activity!

Excellent staff; friendly, patient and helpful. The recipes were challenging, but their team knows how to adapt to novices and experts alike. The end product was delicious!

Came here because of the great reviews and it did not disappoint. Sandwiches were great with tons of flavor and huge! I had lunch one day and breakfast the next :) the shop inside is also a great spot to buy different products. We came here on a Friday at 10:30 am so line was non existence although pictures suggest this become a hot spot at times. There are no seating area so one has to seat outside and can be chilling at times. Plus there is no bathroom. Overall a great spot and will highly recommend to visit and try their nice sandwiches

My wife and I have been shopping at the Alemany Farmers Market nearly every weekend since 1999. As the oldest farmers market in San Francisco, it’s also our favorite for its unbeatable quality, friendly service, and great value. The best vendors here rival high-end grocery stores like Whole Foods in quality while offering better prices than upscale markets like the Ferry Building. Here are our top recommendations. Tomatero Farms (near the entrance): Outstanding organic produce, including strawberries (early summer to fall), dry-farmed Early Girl tomatoes (late summer to fall), and organic greens year-round. Twin Girls Farm (a third down on the left): Robert and his team offer amazing seasonal fruit—summer peaches, pluots, plums, winter citrus, pomegranates, and persimmons. The City Fish Company (at the far right): Retired fisherman Allan and his cousin Sean sell the freshest fish at competitive prices. Highlights include crab in winter, black cod year-round, halibut, rock cod, and fish heads for soups. McGinnis Ranch (halfway down on the left): The go-to spot for tender organic carrots, Blue Lake beans, and summer strawberries. Far West Fungi (near McGinnis Ranch): A gourmet selection of organic mushrooms. Panorama Bakery (prepared-food stalls near Alemany Blvd): A wide variety of breads—sourdough, sandwich loaves, focaccia—and pastries like croissants, scones, and cookies. Ferrari Farms (near the entrance): Delicious organic apples year-round, plus summer peaches, plums, cherries, and nuts like almonds and walnuts. Hooverville Orchards (far left, opposite the entrance): Chris Hoover and his daughter specialize in apples (many varieties year-round), pears, Asian pears, and persimmons. Cipponeri Family Farms (near Hooverville): Nick Cipponeri offers exceptional summer peaches, plums, and year-round almonds and nuts. Gloria Martinez’s Stand (near the entrance to the right): Great value on sweet peppers, eggplants, red onions, chilies, limes, and fall persimmons. This market is a gem—don’t miss it!

Amazing neighborhood store with a fantastic selection of Spanish and Portuguese products. Staff is really knowledgeable, and their coffee is on point, one of the best cappuccinos in town. Highly recommend the conservas, if you have never tried them before this is the perfect spot to pick up some smoked trout or mackerel. Also love the olives with lemon paste and the paprika chips 💯

I just left it 20 minutes ago and wanted to leave a detailed review as well as a big Thank you to the owner. I've had this experience on my list for almost a year and I am so glad I've finally got the time to go there. We booked the time & day we wanted a month ago and were super excited to go here. Upon visiting, the owner seated us and brought some gyoza over. The place itself is very cozy and organized. Then we moved onto preparing the noodles from scratch. He did a great job of explaining everything to us and taking it not too fast. Once we were all done with noddles, we were led to the area where we boiled them, while the owner poured the broth into each bowl. Then we added everything else and enjoyed the meal (I rarely finish the whole bowl, but it was so delicious that I finished it quickly). Then we were also given mocha ice cream. There were stands for phones if one wanted to take videos, which I really appreciated. Overall, it was great experience, amazing customer service, and even better ingredients. Now I'll recommend this to all my loved ones and will try to come back again. :)

My husband and I decided to get coffee and a quick breakfast before heading to Alamo Park to walk around and take a picture of the Painted Ladies houses. We stumbled across this bakery and were extremely pleased with the outcome. I ordered coffee and a ham and cheese croissant, delicious. My husband ordered hot tea and the number 7 which was toast with hummus, cauliflower and something else (he forgot). He said all ingredients were fresh and it really delicious. If you’re coming to Alamo park or to see the Painted Ladies houses, i definitely recommend coming here to pick up a quick bite and bringing it to Alamo park for a quick picnic. You will not be disappointed.

I highly recommend booking a private tasting here for your next team building event. To accompany the five oils we tasted, Janell created a gorgeous spread of fresh produce with gourmet cheeses, salami and chocolate. The aroma of the first oil was so deliciously pungent I almost fell backwards off my seat. In addition to a jar of cavelstrano olives and a bottle of Janell and Erin’s own olive oil brand (Prmry), I walked out the door with several helpful tidbits on how to choose and store olive oil. Janell also knows a lot about the olive industry in California and sources her goods mostly from local farmers.

My husband and I walked over to check this place out for the first time. I loved the vibe...intimate, relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for date night. The service was great too. We had some flat bread, bubbly and Bordeaux. Nice addition to Hayes Valley.

Our team recently participated in a cooking class with Emily, and it was truly one of the best team events we’ve ever had! Emily’s welcoming personality set the tone for an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere right from the start. We loved that she encouraged us to ask questions, not just about the recipes we were making but about cooking in general. Her tips on knife skills and the proper use of salt were game-changers. The class wasn’t just educational; it was so much fun! Emily gave us the perfect balance of guidance and space to laugh, joke, and bond as a team. Dinner was delicious, and sitting down together to enjoy what we’d made felt like the perfect way to wrap up the evening. If you’re looking for an event that’s equal parts engaging, informative, and fun, we couldn’t recommend Emily’s class more. We can’t wait to try out the recipes at home!

Loved the practical cooking tips, spice overview and recipes. In fact, made Vegetarian Korma, Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Spiced Rice and Paneer Tikka for my book club tonight - we were discussing Covenant of Water. Everyone LOVED the meal - thank you Meghna!!

Oh my gosh, what a great way to spend an evening. We took the fish cookery class so we used three types of fish to poach, pan fry and bake using parchment paper. With each one, we prepared a different sauce or side using fresh herbs, grilled peppers and veggies. Each one came out perfectly and I feel ready to try them at home. Chef Joe is wonderful and charming, and fun was had by all. He's running a professional kitchen, and you're about to eat the food you have prepared, so you must be on your toes and not screw around! There's plenty of fun to be had, but at crunch time, you'll want to be mindful that there is a seriousness to cooking. I highly recommend Chef Joe's school and look forward to taking several more!