Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

The Best Little Cooking Classes In San Francisco!
16 -B Sanchez Street, 94114

Celebrating 17 Amazing Years!

Awarded Best Cooking School in San Francisco!

🖐All Classes Are Hands-On🖐


 September 2024:
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The Paella Festival! Wednesday, September 11th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite! (125.) per person/ Gluten Free Menu! / sold out

Festive, Delicious and Fun to make! Learn the art and finesse in creating these amazing Spanish Paella dishes! Paella Marinara (w/ saffron, calamari, shrimp, and mussels), Paella con Pollo y Linguiça (chicken, saffron, peppers and linguiça sausage) and Paella Vegetariana (vegetarian w/ artichokes, tomatoes, fava beans, zucchini, olives). All made with authentic Paella Rice/ Arroz de Valencia. Also included: Complimentary Kir Royale Cocktails-Sparkling Cava or Prosecco Kir Royale w/ Crème de Cassis


Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ Saturday, September 14th/ 6pm to 9pm/ private group class (125.) per person/ sold out
 Learn to make fresh, scratch made egg pasta dough, rolled out into sheets, and fashioned into stuffed, handcrafted ravioli as well as mountains of fresh cut fettuccine, all with a combination of savory sauces: Fettuccine with Basil-Arugula-Spinach-Almond Pesto (Fresh cut, homemade egg fettuccine with basil-arugula-spinach-garlic-almond pesto)
 Ravioli al Formaggio con Sugo di Pomodoro (Cheese Ravioli with Tomato-Basil- Sauce)
 Fresh, handmade Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, asiago and mozzarella cheeses finished with a tomato-basil-oregano sauce.

The Fisherman’s Wharf/ Thursday, September 19th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! (135.) per person/ 2 openings available

Enjoy a cozy evening creating these mouthwateringly delicious San Francisco favorites! Classic Caesar Salad, Fresh Seafood Cioppino, Char-Grilled Asparagus and Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. 


Pizza Party Class! Saturday, September 21st / 11am to 2pm/ Customer Favorite! (125.) per person/ 4 openings available

In this deliciously fun class, we will create a bounty artisanal, handcrafted, scratch made pizza doughs fashioned into beautiful thin crust style pizzas w/ tomato and white sauces and an endless variety of tasty toppings: Margherita, Potato-Apple-Rosemary, Mushroom, Broccolini, Roast Veggie, Cured Meats, Cheeses and more!

Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, September 24th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (115.) per person/ N/A
An essential for home cooks, chefs, novices, and culinary wizards alike. Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, and julienne just like a pro! Plus, a whole chicken breakdown demonstration at the end of class. Also included, free noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil. bruschetta!


Soufflé Class/ Sweet and Savory! Thursday, September 26th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick!  (125.) per person/ sold out

Master the artistry and sublime elegance in creating these amazing, light and airy sweet and savory soufflés! These mouthwatering delicious soufflés are fun and easy to make once you know the techniques and tricks of the trade! Soufflé Tomate Basilic (Tomato-Basil and Cheddar Cheese Souffle) Grand Marnier Soufflés (Light and airy soufflés with orange-cognac liqueur) Soufflé au Fromage avec Herbes (Gruyère cheese-fines herbes soufflés) and Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés with Crème Anglaise... We'll make them all!


October 2024:
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The Road to Marrakesh/ Moroccan Cuisine Menu/ Thursday, October 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite!  (135.) per person/ 2 openings available
 Embark upon an amazing culinary adventure creating this sumptuous Moroccan Feast! Chicken Tagine (Braised chicken with aromatic vegetables, saffron, turmeric, garlic, dried apricots, and almonds served over couscous), Pumpkin, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (Butternut squash, sweet potato, garbanzo bean, saffron-ginger stew), Cucumber-Olive Za'atar Salad (Cucumbers, za'atar spices, and olives w/ grilled flatbread) Moroccan Lemon-Yogurt Cake (Zesty lemon yogurt cake drenched in orange blossom water-honey syrup)


The Curry Kart/ Gluten Free! Wednesday, October 16th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ open
What a palate pleasing extravaganza we will have creating these exotic and enticingly delicious curry dishes- featuring: Curried Lentil Dal and Spinach, Chicken Coconut Curry, and luscious Lamb Curry Masala. Including a bevy of tantalizing accompaniments: Steamed basmati rice, crisp papadums, chutney, yogurt sauce, crushed peanuts, raisins, shaved toasted coconut and cilantro leaves.


The Ultimate Desserts Class/ Mediterranean Style! Saturday, September 19th/ 11am to 2pm/ Chef's Pick! (125.) per person/ new! sold out

Take a sumptuously deep dive into the realm of mouthwateringly delicious Mediterranean desserts! Featuring: Kataifi (Finely shredded phyllo pastry strands rolled up with chopped walnut-pistachio-almond-cinnamon filling and drenched in a honey-orange syrup), Cardamom Fig Jam Thumbprint Cookies, Revani Cake, Sesame Tahini Cookies (GF) and Fresh Berry-Zabaglione Gratins. With plenty leftover to take home! YUM! 


The Prague to Budapest Connection/ Thursday, October 24st/ 6pm to 9pm/ Fall Favorite! (135.) per person/ sold out

Savor the depth, richness, and deliciously robust flavors of Eastern European Czech-Hungarian Cuisines. Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (Töltött Paprika), Hungarian Beef Goulash (Pörkölt), Czech Dumplings (Knedlíky) and Crispy Apple Strudel (Jablečný štrúdl).


New Orleans Brunch Class/ The Vieux Carré/ Saturday, October 26th/ 11am to 2pm/ *special deluxe class* (125.) per person/ open

A tantalizingly delicious homage to New Orleans’ famous Commander’s Palace, Brennan’s, Café Du Monde, and Antoine’s Restaurant where a bountiful brunch and friends take center stage! Spicy Grilled Cajun Shrimp w/ Cheesy Cheddar Grits, Eggs Sardou (Poached Eggs over Bechamel Spinach, Artichoke Bottoms, Hollandaise Sauce, English Muffin, and Crumbled Bacon Bits), French Press Coffee with optional available additions of Chicory, Grand Marnier, Bourbon, and Whipped Cream (both Regular and Decaf), and Grapefruit Brûlée!


Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, October 29th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (115.) per person/ 4 openings available
An essential for home cooks, chefs, novices, and culinary wizards alike. Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, and julienne just like a pro! Plus, a whole chicken breakdown demonstration at the end of class. Also included, free noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil. bruschetta!