
About This Class
An introduction into one of the world’s most underrated cuisines, the flavors of Portugal class will take you on a journey through centuries of gastronomic exploration and delight. With influences from many parts of the Mediterranean, the cuisine of Portugal is hearty and very seafood driven.
Inspired by the classics he grew up with, Chef Telmo’s food takes some influence from the fresh ingredients of Northern California to create his take on his favorites. Look for his new restaurant, Uma Casa, opening in San Francisco soon but, in the meantime, you can experience his modern Portuguese food in our kitchens.
Menu
Classic Caldo Verde (Portuguese kale soup), Carne de Porco à Alentejana (pork and clam stew) and Pasteis de Bacalhau (salt cod fritters)
Details
- Wine included
- Full meal served in class
- Work in teams
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
Jodi Liano

Prior to founding SFCS, Jodi Liano spent 15 years as an instructor at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco. She is also a veteran of food media with experience ranging from working the kitchens of the Food Network in New York to recipe development for Bon Appétit magazine to writing multiple cookbooks for Williams-Sonoma, including the popular Cooking from the Farmer’s Market.