
About This Class
If you’ve tried to perfect that melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder, the perfectly seared-but-rare lamb chop, or the tender roasted leg of lamb, you know that lamb can be, well…fussy. Knowing how (and if) to trim the meat, the best cooking methods for each cut, and how to season to bring out the most flavor are techniques every carnivorous home cook should master.
In this class you’ll work in teams of two to braise a lamb shoulder, roast a leg of lamb, and sear lamb chops. You’ll learn about basic butchery with each cut, and what to look for when you buy them.
Spring is the best time to cook lamb (you’ll find out why!) so don’t miss this primer on making your next meal a show-stopping success.
Menu
Braised Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Leg of Lamb, and Seared Lamb Chops
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
David Groff

After graduating from both the California Culinary Academy and Tante Marie’s Cooking School, David spent time teaching cooking classes and working as a line cook at Zuni Cafe and Gioia in San Francisco. He has worked as a personal chef and volunteered with the Bay Area’s largest fish supplier before joining SFCS as Lead Recreational Cooking Instructor. David instructs virtual and in person classes from his company, Mealticketsf.