The Foodery

Hands On Gourmet brings chef-led, interactive catering and event experiences to San Francisco. Reviews highlight professional staff, seamless planning for corporate events and team-building dinners, and delicious, customizable menus. From Cuban dinners to French menus with flexible stations and hands-on cooking, guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and memorable meals—often with sunset views over the bay from the venue.

Thai Cooking With Sunshine! in San Francisco offers lively Thai cooking classes led by Sunshine. Reviews highlight her infectious energy, hands-on teaching, and fun, un-intimidating approach. Dishes like tom yum, pad thai, and mango sticky rice wow audiences, both in-person and online, with a lovely, welcoming space that makes cooking Thai cuisine approachable and joyful.

The Civic Kitchen is a gorgeous, well-equipped event venue in San Francisco, ideal for cooking classes, team-building activities, and culinary gatherings. Guests praise knowledgeable, friendly staff, high-quality ingredients, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. From knife skills to Italian cooking and brunch experiences, it offers engaging sessions in a space that’s easy to reach by BART.

Cookery Skola offers engaging hands-on cooking classes at 945 Market St, San Francisco. The spacious, well-stocked kitchen and friendly instructors create a welcoming environment where guests learn new techniques while cooking themed menus (Southern Cookout, Cardamom Bun, Bay Area favorites) and then share a meal together. Craft cocktails and beer are available, making it ideal for date nights, celebrations, or a fun culinary experience.

First Class Cooking offers catering services and engaging cooking classes in San Francisco, at 1 Bluxome St. Led by Emily, the sessions blend tasty, fresh ingredients with practical tips on knife skills and seasoning. Reviews praise Emily's energetic, patient teaching, the welcoming atmosphere, and the memorable, social team-building dinners that follow hands-on lessons.

Located in San Francisco, SOMA Bartending provides hands-on bartending and mixology classes led by founder Jeremy. Students praise the engaging, knowledgeable instruction and organized, fun sessions that cover cocktail history, tastings, and over 100 cocktails. The program includes practical station setup, closing techniques, and a weekly student bartending night, making it ideal for beginners and aspiring pros.