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5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsSan Francisco Sourdough with Ukrainian Soul
Learn how to make sourdough from scratch. You will mix your own dough, learn each step of the process, taste fresh bread, and take home a part of active starter and clear instructions.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 773 reviewsMake pasta from scratch
Learn traditional pasta-making techniques in a hands-on class.
5 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsHands-On Wood-Fired Italian Pizza Class
Spend a Sunday afternoon crafting Neapolitan pizzas in a traditional wood fire pizza.
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsDecorate Sweet Lady Jane cakes in Santa Monica
Join the pastry chefs at the famed bakery’s westside location for a hands-on workshop where you’ll master piping and icing, play with edible accents, and create a custom cake to take home.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 1196 reviewsNighttime pasta-making class
Learn to make pasta from scratch, then enjoy with a special dessert afterward.
5 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviewsMake Dumplings with a Chef in San Francisco
Learn to make your own dumplings in this hands-on cooking class in San Francisco. Learn traditional folding skills and experience umami: It's a dinner party perfect for dates, friends, and foodies.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviewsCook Seasonal California Cuisine with a Pro Chef
Learn knife skills, kitchen science and how to balance flavors using local ingredients.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviewsMake Creme de Ricotta & Butter with cheesemakers
Craft Creme de Ricotta & fresh Butter while exploring a unique cheese-making process.
5 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsCooking From Gujarat, India, Chai & Food Tasting
Cook authentic food with author 'From Gujarat With Love'. Gujarat is India's appetizer capital. Make Indian food & dine outside overlooking views of Silicon Valley. Wine available on request!
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviewsMacaron making with a Master Chef
Join my top-rated, hands-on macaron class in Carmel—perfect for all skill levels!
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New place to stayBrew Haitian hot chocolate with @haitiankokitchen
Simmer and whisk Haitian cacao with citrus and spices for an aromatic chocolatey drink, then sip it alongside fresh bread in a 75-minute workshop led by Chef Kerline at the Airbnb Experience Counter.
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsMake the perfect matcha latte with @kaitlinzheng
Learn how to make the perfect matcha latte — walkthrough from start to finish on whisking technique and the perfect pour. Complete with two drinks, plus a matcha whisk and bamboo scoop to take home.
New place to stayStir classic SF cocktails in a landmark saloon
Soak up local history in an authentic Old West saloon as you build an Irish Coffee, a Pisco Punch, a Chartreuse Swizzle, and a Black Manhattan with a top bartender.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsSip coffee mocktails at Grand Central Market
Discover the art of the espresso mocktail. Our baristas guide you through extraction, layering, and mixing techniques — then you'll sit back, relax, and sip each mocktail at Grand Central Market.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsTrain your coffee palate with Fellow
Track how grind, flow rate and temperature change taste as brewing tool innovators brew coffee pour-over style, while training your palate on different notes with bites at Grand Central Market.
5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsMake Authentic Haitian Pikliz With a Chef
Discover Haiti through a hands-on Pikliz workshop. Enjoy Haitian bites, make your own jar from scratch, and experience the warmth of Haitian hospitality.
New place to stayTaste the Valley: Build Your Own Arrival Board
I arrive at your villa with a curated arrival board. Then you build your own, learning tips and the story of the Medjool dates. You pour; we enjoy the process. Start time is flexible; please inquire.
New place to stayPlant-Based Italian Cooking Experience
Join a hands-on vegan Italian cooking class. Prepare two seasonal dishes, enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dessert, and share a relaxed, social dining experience with others in a welcoming setting today.
New place to stayPull espresso with a café owner
Dial in shots on professional machines with a specialty café owner, and unpack coffee origins, roasting and daily machine care over a welcome drink.
New place to stayShape latte hearts with a barista
A beginner-friendly coffee workshop focused on milk texture and latte art basics
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