Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

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

Celebrating 16 Amazing Years!

Awarded Best Cooking School in San Francisco!

🖐All Classes Are Hands-On🖐


July 2024:
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A Touch of India/ Vegetarian Cooking/ Thursday, July 2nd / 5pm to 8pm/ (125.) per person/ Vegetarian/ private group class/ sold out
 Fresh, exotic, healthy, and flavorful, Vegetarian Indian Cooking at its finest! Roti-Phulkas (Griddled, Indian style Flatbreads), Gobhi Sarson (Cauliflower w/ Mustard Greens, Chilies, Ginger, and Spices) Kachumber Salad (North Indian Cucumber Salad) Dal Saag (Simmered Lentils w/ Spinach and Spices) and Mint Raita (Yogurt-Mint Sauce)

The Paella Festival! Thursday, July 11th/ 6pm to 9pm (125.) per person/ Gluten Free/ 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, fava beans, zucchini, olives). All made with authentic Bomba Rice or Arroz de Valencia. Naturally gluten free!


Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, July 16th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (95.) per person/ sold out
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 delicious noshes such as veggie/ meat/ cheese flatbreads and our class made bruschetta.


Splendors of India/ Vegetarian Cooking/ Thursday, July 18th / 6pm to 9pm/ (125.) per person/ Vegetarian/ sold out
 Fresh, exotic, healthy, and flavorful, Vegetarian Indian Cooking at its finest! Roti-Phulkas (Griddled, Indian style Flatbreads), Gobhi Sarson (Cauliflower w/ Mustard Greens, Chilies, Ginger, and Spices) Kachumber Salad (North Indian Cucumber Salad) Dal Saag (Simmered Lentils w/ Spinach and Spices) and Mint Raita (Yogurt-Mint Sauce)

Gourmet Fish Cookery Class/ Saturday, July 25th / 4pm to 7pm/ Chef's Pick! (135.) per person/ private group class/ sold out

An uncomplicated approach to the methods of Fish Cookery, implementing a variety of cooking techniques (baking, steaming, pan-fry roasting and poaching) all with delicious sauces, accompaniments, and the most amazing results! Wild Cod Baked in Parchment w/ julienne vegetables and herbed compound butter, Perfectly Poached Salmon w/ Sauce Ravigote (capers-lemon-sun dried tomato-herb dressing), Pan Fried Red Snapper w/ garlic-smoked paprika-red bell pepper sauce, served w/ fingerling potatoes and charred broccolini with chili flakes.
Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ Tuesday, July 23rd/ 6pm to 9pm / Popular Pick! (115.) per person/ sold out NEW DATE ADDED! Saturday, August 24th @ 11am!
 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/ Friday, July 26th/ 4pm to 7pm/ (135.) per person/ private group class/ sold out

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


August 2024:
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Chicken Cookery Class/ La Cuisine du Poulet Thursday, August 15th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite/ Chef Pick! (125.) per person/ open
 A stress-free approach to the essential methods and techniques of chicken cookery (braising, roasting and sautéing). In this class, you will learn to create these amazing chicken cookery dishes with an air of confidence and the most delicious, palate pleasing results! Coq au Vin (Chicken fricassee braised in a luscious red wine sauce of mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon lardons), Poulet Rôti (The perfect, whole roasted chicken w/ fresh herbs, lemons, and aromatics), Sauté de Poulet au Citron et aux Câpres (Sautéed boneless, skinless chicken breast paillards w/ lemon, caper, parsley, and butter sauce) Accompanied with tomato Provençal, roasted creamer rosemary potatoes and sauteed green beans or arugula salad.

Farmer's Market Bounty/ Vegetarian/ Saturday, August 17th/ 11:00am to 2:00pm *special* (115.) per person/ open
A beautiful bounty of delicious, fresh, and healthy, farm to table, vegetarian dishes. Roasted Eggplant w/ Mint-Honey-Balsamic Reduction Glaze, Char-Grilled Broccolini with Garlic and Chili Flakes, Flame-Roasted Sweet Bell Peppers with Olives, Olive Oil, Sherry Vinegar, Rosemary, and Crusty French Bread, Yellow and Green Zucchini-Tomato-Basil-Ratatouille Gratin with Parmesan Cheese.
                                                                                                          
Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, August 20th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (95.) per person/ 6 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 delicious noshes such as veggie/ meat/ cheese flatbreads and our class made bruschetta.

Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ NEW DATE! Saturday, August 24th/ 11am to 2pm / Popular Pick! (115.) per person/ open
 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.

Gourmet Fish Cookery Class/ Wednesday, August 28th / 6pm to 9pm/ Chef's Pick! (135.) per person/ open
An uncomplicated approach to the methods of Fish Cookery, implementing a variety of cooking techniques (baking, steaming, pan-fry roasting and poaching) all with delicious sauces, accompaniments, and the most amazing results! Wild Cod Baked in Parchment w/ julienne vegetables and herbed compound butter, Perfectly Poached Salmon w/ Sauce Ravigote (capers-lemon-sun dried tomato-herb dressing), Pan Fried Red Snapper w/ garlic-smoked paprika-red bell pepper sauce, served w/ fingerling potatoes and charred broccolini with chili flakes.