California Culinary Academy is part of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Schools, which have 18 different locations in the United States and offer a wide variety of programs for students with an interest in cooking. The academy offers programs in culinary arts, patisserie and baking, hospitality and restaurant management and nonprofessional cooking classes. Students can also pursue related studies online and receive a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Management. Students in the culinary arts program learn through hands-on training and instructor demonstration. The program is designed for both beginners and those with experience who want to improve their cooking skills.
California Culinary Academy
350 Rhode Island St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
888-897-3222
chefs.edu
Tante Marie's Cooking School also offers culinary students a variety of cooking classes and professional culinary programs. Tante Marie's was founded in 1979 and has grown in popularity to the point that the school now offers day, night and weekend classes to suit the schedules of as many students as possible. The school also sponsors workshops and cooking trips. Professional programs offered by the school include a full-time culinary arts program and a part-time pastry course. The school also offers individual courses in which students either participate or watch a guest chef in order to learn her techniques. Courses are offered in areas such as French Regional Cooking, Sauces from Around the World, Home Baking, and Food and Wine of Italy.
Tante Marie's Cooking School
271 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-788-6699
tantemarie.com
Those interested in baking cakes and other pastries may benefit from taking courses from Baking Arts. Baking Arts was established by Richard Festen, a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. Festen offers courses for both adults and children in the creation of celebration cakes. Classes at Baking Arts teach students about theory and practice. Students learn through demonstrations and by creating their own culinary masterpieces. Courses are offered in a variety of areas such as cookie decorating, cake decorating, creating whimsical cupcakes, soufflés and artisan style bread.
Baking Arts
542 Brannan #410
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-706-7112
bakingarts.net