Our Best of Bay classes bring notable, local food talents into our teaching kitchens to share their expertise in a hands-on cooking class.
About This Class
When Uma Casa opened this year, the staff at SFCS was quick to plan a dinner and we weren’t disappointed. For most of us, this was an introduction into one of the world’s most underrated cuisines. With influences from many parts of the Mediterranean, the cuisine of Portugal is hearty and seafood-driven. Bring it to California and you’ve got the benefit of fantastic produce. The end result is Uma Casa, serving some of the most outstanding food in San Francisco right now.
Chef Telmo will walk you through some of his favorite dishes from the restaurant and show you how you bring the flavors of Portugal into your own kitchen.
Menu
Classic Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup), Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork and Clam Stew), Pasteis de Bacalhau (salt cod fritters) and more Uma Casa favorites
Details
- Wine included
- Full meal served in class
- Work in teams
- Ages 18+
FAQ
The average duration of our current cooking classes is 2 hours, which is predominately hands-on work. You will be standing for the majority of class, cooking at your work station as your instructor demonstrates techniques and walks around providing individual feedback.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we can not have students congregate in the building before class starts. Doors will open 5 minutes prior to class starting and we will begin promptly on time. Students will be asked to queue up outside the door of the school, safely distanced (sidewalks are clearly marked) and will be let in the school just before class begins.
Please arrive at the school with your own mask on. You will be given a new, disposable mask to wear in class to ensure what you have on hasn’t been contaminated prior to entering SFCS. We will have extras available should you need one while at school.
Wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes (remember, you’ll be on your feet cooking). The kitchens at SFCS are fully equipped with everything else you need, including clean aprons.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we will not be serving food or drinks during class, We will, however, be sending you home with both ingredients and finished food items so you can enjoy them later, and practice as well.
Wear casual clothing you can easily move around in, and comfortable close-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back and masks, provided by SFCS, are required while in the building.
Cancellation Policy
Telmo Faria
Telmo is the son of Portuguese immigrants. He spent the early part of his childhood on the island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal, where his father operated two restaurants. He then moved to San Jose, California, where he grew up in a Latino neighborhood eating well. Telmo was the executive chef at La Salette in Sonoma, Tropisueño in San Francisco, and most recently, the city’s beloved Tacolicious Restaurants. His Portuguese restaurant, Uma Casa, opened in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood in January 2017.