Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

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

San Francisco, CA 94114

Celebrating 16 Amazing Years!

Awarded Best Cooking School in San Francisco!

🖐All Classes Are Hands-On🖐


November 2023:
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New Orleans Brunch Class/ Saturday, November 4th/ 11am to 2pm (115.) per person/ sold out

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/ Creamy Cheddar Grits, Eggs Sardou (Poached Eggs over Creamed Spinach, Artichoke Bottoms, Hollandaise Sauce and Crumbled Bacon Bits), French Press Coffee (both Regular and Decaf), and Grapefruit Brûlée!


The Prague to Budapest Connection/ Czech-Hungarian Holidays/ Thursday, November 9th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Chef's Pick! (125.) per person/ N/A
Savor the depth, richness, and deliciously robust flavors of Eastern European Czech-Hungarian Cuisine. Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (Töltött Paprika), Hungarian Beef Goulash (Pörkölt), Czech Dumplings (Knedlíky) and Crispy Pear Strudel (Hruškový závin)

Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, November 14th / 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (95.) per person/ sold out
Hone your skills for the Holidays! 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. 

Thanksgiving Italiano! Flavors of Lombardy/ Thursday, November 16th/ 6pm to 9pm (125.) per person/ sold out

Celebrate the fall and holiday seasons with this sumptuous-mouth-watering Northern Italian-Lombardian feast! In this class we'll create an amazing menu featuring: Polenta Casseruola al Forno (Layered Polenta Casserole w/ Fontina, Taleggio and Parmesan Cheeses), Carciofi Bolliti con Vinaigrette (Boiled Globe Artichokes w/ Caper-Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette) Tacchino Brasato ai Funghi e Rosmarino (Braised Turkey Thighs in a Luscious Red Wine Sauce with Porcini Mushrooms, Pancetta, Onions and Rosemary) and Granita di Melograno (Refreshing, Icy Pomegranate-Rose Water and Lime Juice Granita) Buon Appetito!


The Spanish Tapas Bar/ Sojourn to Seville/ Sunday, November 19th/ 3pm to 6pm/ private group class (125.) per person/ sold out

Submerge yourself in the splendors of creating this incredible Spanish tapas extravaganza! Buñuelos (manchego cheese puffs), Espárragos con salsa Romesco (char-griddled asparagus w/ romesco sauce), Tortillitas de Gambas (shrimp fritters), Piquillos Rellenos con Queso de Cabra (piquillo peppers stuffed w/ herbed goat cheese) Mejillones al Vapor (steamed mussels with ginger, garlic, turmeric and white wine) 



December 2023:
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The Great Wraps of Asia/ Tuesday, December 5th/ 6pm to 9pm/ (115.) per person/ 4 openings left!

In this class we’ll create an alluring array of the most delicious, freshly made Asian wraps and dumplings. Chinese Pot Stickers (Jiǎozi)-with soy-ginger dipping sauce, Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps- with lemon grass, fresh ground grass fed beef, Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves, Filipino Lumpia with sweet chili sauce and Vietnamese Spring Rolls with peanut sauce. These tantalizing wraps and dumplings are an absolute hit at cocktail parties, luncheons, buffets and dinner parties! Really fun to make too!

The Marrakesh Express/ Moroccan Cuisine Menu/ Thursday, December 7th/ 6pm to 9pm (125.) per person/ sold out
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)

English Christmas Dinner/ Thursday, December 14th/ 6pm to 9pm (135.) per person/ 3 openings available.
Come celebrate the holidays as we create this incredible English Christmas Feast! Herb Crusted Beef Cross Rib Roast w/ Brown Gravy, Hearts of Romaine with Stilton Blue Cheese Dressing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and Christmas Sherry Berry Trifle.

Danish Holiday Cookies and Aebleskiver Class! Saturday, December 16th/ 11am to 2pm (115.) per person/ 2 openings available.
Create a myriad of tantalizingly delicious, freshly baked Danish Cookies and Aebleskivers. In this class we'll make: Pebernødder (little “peppernut” cookies with white pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, citrus zest and other spices) Klassiske Vaniljekranse (classic wreath shaped Danish vanilla-butter cookies) Danish Brunkager (crunchy-crisp-shingle shaped brown cookies with molasses, cinnamon, clove, ginger, allspice, almonds and pistachios) Aebleskiver (pancake balls cooked stovetop in a special Aebleskiver pan, dusted with powdered sugar and served with dipping jams…yum!)

Festive Holiday Soufflés/ Savory and Sweet! Wednesday, December 20th/ 6pm to 9pm (115.) per person/ 3 openings available.

Master the artistry and sublime elegance in creating these amazing, light and airy sweet and savory soufflés! A perfect way to jazz up the holidays and impress your guests! These mouthwatering delicious soufflés are fun and easy to make once you know the techniques and tricks of the trade!

Apricot-Cranberry-Pistachio Soufflé, Flourless Gingerbread Chocolate Soufflés (with ginger crème Anglaise), Sweet Potato Soufflé (with a hint of nutmeg, maple syrup and Parmesan cheese) and Porcini Mushroom-Thyme-Chèvre Soufflés 




January 2024:
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Scandinavian Smörgåsbord Celebration! / Thursday, January 4th/ 6pm to 9pm/ *special* ($125.) per person/ open
Chime in the New Year with this tantalizingly delicious, festive Scandinavian Smörgåsbord extravaganza!! In this class we will make amazing quick Cured Salmon Gravlax Bites on dark rye w/ mustard-dill sauce, Swedish Meatballs baked in a velouté-paprika sauce, Jansson’s Temptation-potato gratin with onion, cream and anchovy, Pickled Beet-Radish-Cucumber Salad, Norwegian Stuffed Eggs w/ Caviar Includes complimentary *Sparkling Wine Kir Royale with Crème de Cassis and Raspberries! Health and Happiness in 2024!

Chicken Cookery Class/ La Cuisine du Poulet Wednesday, January 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ 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.

Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ Saturday, January 13th/ 11am to 2pm (115.) 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 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-Oregano Sauce)
 Fresh, handmade Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses finished with a tomato-basil-oregano sauce.

Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, January 16th / 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (95.) per person/ 3 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. 

Gourmet Fish Cookery Class/ Saturday, January 20th / 3pm to 6pm (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/ tarragon-parsley-lemon-caper dressing and Pan Fried/ Roasted Sea Bass w/ roast garlic-red bell pepper sauce and broccolini. 

Vegan-Gluten Free Gourmet Cooking! Thursday, January 25th / 6pm to 9pm (115.) per person/ open

Flavorful, Delicious, Fresh and Healthy, Gourmet Vegan, Gluten-Free Cooking! Cauliflower, Broccolini and Red Onion Roast (Cauliflower, broccolini and red onion roast, with avocado oil, chili flakes garlic powder, turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika), Rainbow Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing (A colorful blend of grated rainbow carrots, red cabbage, chick peas, green onions, jewel lettuces, apple julienne, mint, and toasted pumpkin seeds with a ginger lime dressing) Creamy Potato-Leek-Celery Soup (A hearty and satisfying soup of potatoes, leeks, celery, chives, and vegetable broth puréed to a sublime velvety consistency) Grilled Pineapple w/ Coconut Whip (Grilled fresh pineapple slices with cream coconut whip and toasted crushed hazelnuts).