Chef Joe's Culinary Salon
The Best Little Cooking Classes In San Francisco!
16-B Sanchez Street, 94114
415-640-4017
Celebrating 18 Amazing Years!
Awarded Best Cooking School in San Francisco!
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January 2026: Happy New Year!
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Chowder House Bistro/ Wednesday, January 7th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Chef's Pick! (135.) per person/ open
Flavorful, delicious, fresh coastal favorites. Monterey Clam Chowder, Baked Stuffed Jumbo Prawns, Little Gem Wedge Lettuce Salad w/ homemade Thousand Island Dressing and Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes. Plus, Complimentary glasses of Sauvignon Blanc or Kir
The French Pastry Shop/ Saturday, January 10th/ 11am to 2pm/ Essentials/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ 5 openings available
Learn these essential building blocks of classic French baking and pastry, indispensable for cooks, chefs, and novices alike. In this class we will make: Fresh Fruit Tarts with Lemon Curd Filling (Pâte Sucrée -Sweet Pie Dough), Profiteroles w/ Glace à la vanille & Sauce au Chocolat (Pâte a Choux Puffs filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and draped in Chocolate Sauce) and Palmiers-aka “elephant ears” or French hearts (Flaky sugary crisp puff pastry hearts).
Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, January 13th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ sold out/ please email if you'd like to be put on the waitlist.
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, tasty noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil bruschetta!
Vegan Main Course Meals/ Gluten Free/ Thursday, January 15th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Chef's Pick/ Vegan/GF (135.) per person/ 5 openings available
Fresh and healthy, versatile vegan meals that are tantalizingly delicious, and fun to make! Falafel Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing, Garlic-Ginger Green Bean Stir Fry with Tamari-Nutritional Yeast laden Crispy Tofu, Hearty Vegan Chili, and Pumkin-Chickpea-Sweet Potato-Saffron Stew. Plus, bonus Avocado-Lemon-Agave Dressing.
Gourmet Fish Cookery Class/ Wednesday, January 21st/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! / Gluten Free! (135.) per person/ sold out/ please email if you'd like to be put on the waitlist.
An uncomplicated approach to the methods of Fish Cookery, implementing a variety of cooking techniques (baking, steaming, pan-fry and poaching) all with delicious sauces, accompaniments, and the most amazing results! Wild Cod Baked in Parchment w/ julienne leeks, fennel, mushrooms and herbed- garlic butter. Perfectly Poached Salmon w/ Sauce Ravigote (caper, lemon, sundried tomato, chopped olive and fresh herb dressing), Pan-Seared Red Snapper Fillets with Chive Beurre Blanc / pan-seared snapper with a white wine-chive-shallot butter sauce accompanied w/ tomato Provençal and fingerling potatoes.
Soufflé Class/ Savory and Sweet! Saturday, January 24th/ 11am to 2pm/ Customer Favorite! (125.) per person/ 2 openings available
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! Porcini Mushroom Soufflé/ Soufflé aux Cèpes (Porcini mushrooms, chives and sharp white cheddar soufflés) 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 will make them all!
February 2026:
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Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ Saturday, February 7th/ 11am to 2pm/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ 3 openings available
Learn to make fresh, scratch made egg pasta dough, rolled out into sheets, and fashioned into stuffed, handcrafted tortellini as well as mountains of fresh cut fettuccine all with a combination of savory sauces: Fettuccine with Basil-Arugula-Spinach Pesto (Fresh cut, homemade egg fettuccine with basil-arugula-spinach-garlic-walnut pesto)
Tortellini al Formaggio con Sugo di Pomodoro (Cheese Ravioli with Tomato-Basil-Oregano Sauce) Fresh, handmade Tortellini stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, asiago, and mozzarella cheeses, finished in a savory, tomato-oregano-basil sauce. Also included, Insalata Mista.
The Ultimate Stir Fry Class! Tuesday, February 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite! (135.) per person/ open
Your stress-free path to delicious, quick, fresh, and healthy stir fries! In this class, prep and mise en place are key, from there it is just minutes away from the most amazing and flavorful stir fry experience ever! Portobello-Veggie-Ginger Stir Fry, Zingy Hot and Sour Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snap Peas & Red Bell Pepper, Thai Eggplant-Chicken Stir Fry w/ Thai Basil. All served with Jasmine rice.
♥ ♥ A Special Valentine's Evening ♥ ♥ / Saturday, February 14th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Cupid's Favorite! 155.00 per person/ *inclusive/ open
A very special, warm and cozy, Valentine’s evening is planned out just for you! This enticing Valentine's menu class Features: Baked Brie with Honey, Thyme, and Rosemary, French Onion Soup Stuffed Mushrooms, Roasted Shrimp with Cranberry-Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, Spinach Artichoke Fillo Tartlets and Champagne Kir Royale Cocktails and Sauvignon Blanc Kir Cocktails with Crème de Cassis. Also included, non-alcoholic sparkling cider, and chocolates! Space is limited.
The Flavors of Tuscany and Lombardy/ Wednesday, February 18th, 6pm to 9pm/ Cucina Italiana! (135.) per person/ open
What fun we’ll have creating this sumptuous, mouth-wateringly delicious, Tuscan-Lombardy feast! Featuring: Polenta Casseruola al Forno (Layered polenta casserole w/ fontina and taleggio cheeses), Asparagi e Carote alla Vinaigrette (Blanched asparagus and grated carrot salad w/ sun-dried tomato vinaigrette) Brasato di Pollo (Braised chicken thighs in a red wine sauce w/ pearl onions, rosemary, thyme and porcini mushrooms) and Granita ai Frutti di Bosco (Chilled, icy fresh, strawberry-raspberry-blackberry and lemon granita) Buon Appetito!
March 2026:
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Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, March 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (125.) per person/ open
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, tasty noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil bruschetta!
Dates are available for Private Group Classes and Team Buildings!
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