Kids Cooking Classes in San Francisco, CA

Everything has to start somewhere, and this week we're taking food all the way to the beginning (or at least as far back as we can without finding a cow to milk.) We're making butter from cream, jam from fruit, grinding our own flour and making our own cheese. It's a wonderful chance to see how food is made. We'll even make s'mores from homemade marshmallows...

A quintessential part of taking a road trip is the food you eat along the way. The world’s best pie, the place everyone lines up for pizza, that diner you heard about on that TV show. Food can tell us a story about where we are, and can remind us of where we’ve been. We’re spending a week exploring the foods that define the country, from the...

A quintessential part of taking a road trip is the food you eat along the way. The world’s best pie, the place everyone lines up for pizza, that diner you heard about on that TV show. Food can tell us a story about where we are, and can remind us of where we’ve been. We’re spending a week exploring the foods that define the country, from the...

Are you in love with the Great British Bake Off? Do you love to play with butter, flour, and sugar?  Do you love to express your creativity?  We won't be baking in a tent (and sorry, no Paul Hollywood either) but for five days we'll be creating our own baking experience.  No knowledge of the British Bake Off is necessary.  No fancy...

The foundation of baking starts with precise measuring and an understanding of techniques. What better way to understand baking then to start at the very beginning, by grinding flour? Yup, when we say a loaf of bread was made from scratch we mean it!  This class will start with learning about measuring both by volume and weight, understanding...

Have you ever wanted to dig into a mystery basket on Chopped and see what you could make?  Now's your chance!  We'll work through a recipe together as a class, then break into teams.  We can't tell you what's in the basket, of course, but there will be a few Easter leftover surprises.  Together with your team (and help from the...

It's the first week of school at Hogwarts, and witches and muggles alike are celebrating with some favorite foods.   We'll be making edible snitches, owl treats, something savory from Hagrid's kitchen, butterbeer, and more! This 3-hour program is suitable for students grades 6 to 12. Please register as soon as possible so we can plan and...

A bell sounds as you walk through the door of the bakery and there before you is a collection of wonderful treats. The cookies bigger than your hand, the bright colored macarons, the donuts dripping with glaze and the layered cake already cut into slices waiting to be served.  Our bakeshop camp focuses on the delights of the bakery, from the...

What goes into making a perfect candy bar? We'll work on the individual elements, then each camper will decide what they want to include in their own creation. A light snack will be provided to balance out all the sugary goodness. Menu Highlights: Peppermint Patties Make a chewy caramel Create a nougat Make 'honeycomb' Hands-on instruction;...

What goes into making a perfect candy bar? We'll work on the individual elements, then each camper will decide what they want to include in their own creation. A light snack will be provided to balance out all the sugary goodness. Menu Highlights: Peppermint Patties Make a chewy caramel Create a nougat Make 'honeycomb' Hands-on instruction;...

Pâte à choux (also called choux pastry) is an entreamly versitile pastry that can be used to make desserts, dinners, and appetizers both sweet and savory. We'll learn how to make a perfect choux pastry, then use it to shape eclairs and cream puffs for dessert and a delision savory application.   Class will include: Classic eclairs with...

Pâte à choux (also called choux pastry) is an entreamly versitile pastry that can be used to make desserts, dinners, and appetizers both sweet and savory. We'll learn how to make a perfect choux pastry, then use it to shape eclairs and cream puffs for dessert and a delision savory application.   Class will include: Classic eclairs with...

The solstice is a time of celebration in cultures around the world, from Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and St. Lucia Day.  In this two day class we'll learn about the foods that are such an important tradition when it comes to celebrating.  Our menu includes: Chicken Junkanoo, a chicken and veggie dish from the Bahamas Lussekatter,...

Just in time for Mother's Day--a cupcake decorating class you and your child (ages 7-14) can do together. You'll learn how to decorate several cupcakes (which you will make from scratch as well as pre-baked) with springtime motifs. Take home what you don't eat during class. Note: You'll be working with colorant, so wear appropriate clothing. Please...

We'll be making popular treats, sweet and savory, that are found in the Disne Worlds parks.   Mini chef classes focus on a tactile experience, the kids experiencing what it means to mix together ingredients and combine flavors.  They will learn important kitchen safety in terms of sanitation, respecting hot surfaces, and listening to...