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- Private & groups
- Team events
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- Gift cards
Cooking school · San Francisco
Hands On Gourmet
Dogpatch team building kitchen with Bay views, plus public classes and kids' camps
4.959 Google reviewsRanked #2 of 20 cooking schools in San Francisco
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
Birthdays & groups
Birthdays and private parties
Beginners
No experience needed
Kids & families
Classes and camps for young cooks
About Hands On Gourmet
Hands On Gourmet, or HOG, works out of a commercial kitchen and event space in the American Industrial Center in the Dogpatch. The kitchen looks out over San Francisco Bay. The business started more than 20 years ago in co-founder Stephen Gibbs's garage, and today it works with over 30 Bay Area chefs. Chef Mike Chapter now runs it. He has worked at HOG for years and has cooked professionally for 25.
Team building is the main business. Guests split into small groups, each with a professional chef, and cook parts of a multi-course seasonal meal. Afterward everyone eats together, either family-style at the table or as a strolling menu of passed bites. Events last three hours, and groups have ranged from 10 to 300 people. Teams can also compete against each other.
Public classes run 2.5 to 3 hours. They mix demonstration, lecture and hands-on cooking, and you eat what you make at the end. Classes are open to all skill levels, kids are welcome, and you can bring wine or beer. HOG also runs summer camps for kids. It has a 4.9 rating on Google from 59 reviews.
Good to know
- Public class bookings cannot be canceled or refunded, but you can transfer your seat to another guest.
- Public classes with fewer than 6 registered guests may be cancelled or rescheduled.
- You can bring your own wine or beer, and there are no corkage fees for events.
- To book more than one seat, add the class to your cart once for each seat.
- Gift certificates can be transferred to another person but are nonrefundable.
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Hands On Gourmet: common questions
Can I bring wine to a class?
Yes. You can bring wine or beer to public classes, and private and team events charge no corkage fees.
How long is a public class and what's included?
Public classes run 2.5 to 3 hours. All food, nonalcoholic drinks, equipment and instruction are included, and the class ends with a meal.
Can I get a refund if I can't make my class?
No. Public class bookings can't be canceled or refunded, but you can transfer your reservation to another guest at any time. If HOG cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or move to another date.
How much does a team building event cost?
It costs $200 per person plus a $1000 kitchen fee, which varies with location and guest count. There is a $3000 minimum, and no extra taxes or service charges are added.
Can they handle dietary restrictions?
For team and private events, HOG can accommodate most dietary needs and food allergies, and it will also build custom menus.
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