Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: A Conversation + Book Signing with Andrew Friedman
$10 per person
Instructor
When it comes to enjoying food, cooking and eating are just the beginning. Our Special Events expose you to the legends, thought-leaders, and other culinary talents whose work will help you foster a deeper appreciation for food and food culture.
About This Class
San Francisco Cooking School invites you to join us for a conversation about the evolution of the chef and the Bay Area’s critical part in that movement. Author Andrew Friedman will join legendary chefs and writers to bring to life stories documented in Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll: How Food Lovers, Free Spirits, Misfits, and Wanderers Created a New American Profession, reminding all of us why we’re so lucky to be eating and cooking around San Francisco.
Moderated by NOPA’s Laurence Jossel, the group will talk about how the professional chef has evolved from coast to coast in the U.S. over the years. This group will have some serious stories to tell. If you’re a food enthusiast in the Bay Area, this is a group you should know – don’t miss it.
The conversation will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and reception. Wine will be served and books can be pre-purchased with your ticket, below, with a few copies for sale at the event. NOTE: when you purchase your spot you’ll be given the option to pre-purchase books as well.
Panelists include:
Details
- Wine included
- Ages 18+
FAQ
All students must show proof of vaccine before entering school and will be required to wear a mask unless eating/drinking.
We understand and respect that lifestyle decisions during Covid are an individual choice. If you test positive for Covid while the class is in session, you will be asked to send a friend in your place until you have a negative test. Classes will not be rescheduled, credited or cancelled. Once the class session starts the class is non-refundable. This was our policy pre-Covid and continues to be our policy today. We hope you find this policy acceptable and understand that this policy is required for a small school like SFCS to operate and open our kitchens for great food experiences.
The average duration of our current cooking classes is 4 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. Most of the time you’ll be working with a partner or small group on a few different recipes.
Doors will open 10 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 to have their vaccine cards checked the first week of class (these will only need to be checked once).
Please arrive at the school with your own mask on. New, disposable masks are available should you need to replace yours while in class.
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.
You will sit down with your classmates to eat what you’ve all prepared, along with some wine. We do suggest you have a small snack before class as dinner does happen towards the end of each session.
Wear casual clothing you can easily move around in, and comfortable close-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back and masks are required while in the building.
Cancellation Policy