“Let’s move beyond recipe robots and train cooks who get it – cooks who can correct seasoning and understand why they’re doing what they’re doing”

Daniel Patterson, Chef/Owner Coi Restaurant
Founding Dean, SFCS

Daniel Patterson, Chef/Owner Coi Restaurant
Founding Dean, SFCS.

Who We Are

We offer a food experience unlike any other. Our programs are 100% hands-on and here, San Francisco is your campus. We bring in guest chefs and students go on field trips – connecting them to the Bay Area food community.

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When one chip, even two chips, aren’t enough you

When one chip, even two chips, aren’t enough you must go Triple Chip! If you’re lucky enough to live in Santa Barbara, order treats from this fantastic #sfcookingalumni. Click the link in our bio to read about how @sfcooking helped launch Lindsay’s career. #proud
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📸 via @sbindependent

Deemed “Little Gems on Little Gems” by Chef Ki

Deemed “Little Gems on Little Gems” by Chef Kirsten.

#proculinary learning the ins and outs of plating salads today (#protip -leaves look a heck of a lot nicer when they are face-up!).
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Pavlovas-an exercise in eggs, balancing flavor, an

Pavlovas-an exercise in eggs, balancing flavor, and the first foray into plating desserts.
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A few #protips:
1) soft and squishy inside/crunchy outside
2) pair with zippy toppings to balance the sweetness (we opted for whipped Creme Fraiche and berries w/a little vinegar)
3) think about the impact of negative space when you choose a plate
4) as with everything, don’t forget the pinch of salt
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Who attends San Francisco Cooking School?

Passionate, talented, curious individuals who pursue a variety of different food careers. Here’s a small sampling of what some San Francisco Cooking School Alumni are doing after graduation.

Externship

You’ll find our students (and alumni) in these kitchens across the Bay Area

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