You bet! Our passion is teaching people to cook, so you can expect to put on an apron, roll up your sleeves and get chopping, stirring and cooking. And, you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor and eat what you’ve just made.
Sometimes we host chefs and food writers for demonstrations and book events, and not all of these involve hands-on participation from our guests. This information is noted in the event description and in the pre-class email reminder you will receive.
How many students are in a class?
Our public cooking classes are generally meant for a maximum of 14 students. Some classes will be designed for smaller groups, and others may have more if the class content is appropriately suited to it.
Do you serve beer and wine?
In most of our classes, beer and wine (and sometimes other menu-appropriate beverages like sake or sangria) will be served with the meal you have cooked in class.
Refund Policy
If you cannot attend a class you’ve purchased, please email us at info@civickitchensf.com and we’ll be happy to issue you a credit for a future class. If your cancellation occurs within 72 hours of the class start time, we are not be able to issue a credit as we will have already purchased class ingredients. You may, however, give your spot to someone else. Please email us at info@civickitchensf.com to let us know who will attend in your place.
What should I wear/bring to my class?
The Civic Kitchen will provide aprons, knives and all other tools needed for your class. Want to bring your own knife? Feel free! Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Long hair should be tied back.
May I buy a ticket for a friend, family member, or associate?
Yes, you may, with the following two options: 1. Buy a ticket for a specific class, and enter your friend’s name and email address when you check out. 2. Alternatively, you may purchase a gift certificate and allow the recipient to choose his or her own class.
Dietary Restrictions
Please email us at info@civickitchensf.com to let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we'll do our best to accommodate them. Please bear in mind that we can’t guarantee you will be able to taste every dish prepared in class.
Please know that our kitchen is not nut-, egg-, dairy- or gluten-free. If you have severe allergies, please take this into consideration.
After you’ve added a class to your cart and are checking out, you’ll arrive at the “Complete Your Transaction” page. On this page, enter your gift certificate number in the “Gift Certificate” section right above the “Billing Information” section.
May I give my ticket to another person?
Absolutely. Please email us at info@civickitchensf.com to let us know who will attend in your stead.
Do you host private classes and events?
Yes! The Civic Kitchen is a great place for everything from birthday celebrations to team building events to rehearsal dinners! Please call or email us at events@civickitchensf.com for details.
What ages are appropriate for your classes?
Generally, the minimum for our adult classes is 12 years of age. Please note that any student under the age of 15 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older who has also purchased a ticket for that class.
We also offer classes for younger students. These classes are sometimes for children or teens only and will be marked as such on the Class Description page.
Where should I park?
We suggest you take public transit or ride-sharing to get to The Civic Kitchen. If you drive, you may find street parking in the area; most nearby meters have a maximum stay of 2 or 4 hours from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Saturday. There are also a couple of parking lots close by:
Small surface lot at 24th Street at Lilac
Mission/Bartlett Garage at 21st Street & Bartlett
Please remember to lock your car, and don’t leave anything visible in your car. To see a map of The Civic Kitchen location please click here.
I’d love to teach - are you looking for new teachers?
Our motto is “Kindness in the Kitchen”. If this describes your style, and you’ve got a great class idea, please shoot us an email at info@civickitchensf.com.
I have a great class or event idea - are you interested?
What are you doing to give back to the Mission community?
We are excited to be part of the Mission community and have carefully considered ways to give back to the residents who have so warmly welcomed us. As a cooking school, our strength is teaching people about food. Cooking is a life skill that was once passed down through generations; some of that heritage has been lost in our modern lives. We intend to help change that, starting with teaching young people how to cook. Drawing on our passion for working with kids in the kitchen, we have focused our efforts on teaching Mission youth to prepare food confidently while having fun.
The Civic Kitchen is partnering with educational institutions in the Mission to provide kids and their families with hands-on cooking experiences. We are currently working with Mission High School students, as well as the participants and families of Aim High. We have our ears open and would love to hear from community members and neighbors about further opportunities to serve middle-schoolers, teens and young adults in the Mission. Please contact us with your ideas at info@civickitchensf.com.
