Culinary Artistas

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our kitchen and our hearts to yours 💚✨

We're feeling grateful for so many memories made this year, and are looking forward to recapping 2024 and seeing you again in 2025!

Enjoy the holiday season with sugar, spice, and everything nice - including plenty of time with family, friends, and good food.

12/16/2024

Cook. Create. Connect. CLEAN! 🧼🫧

Here at Culinary Artistas, one of our kitchen tenants is cleanliness is awesomeness! We learn, explore, experiment, and bond by sharing ALL kitchen tasks from start to finish - including clean up!

11/25/2024

Stirring up connection and quality time in the kitchen this holiday season 🥧

11/12/2024

Looking for a unique, hands-on way to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family? Culinary Artistas invites you to an unforgettable cooking experience, perfect for all ages! Together, you’ll create delicious Thanksgiving-inspired dishes while enjoying quality time and making memories in a welcoming, cozy kitchen space.

👩‍🍳 What's on the Menu? From savory sides to sweet treats, your family will be guided by expert chefs, ensuring that everyone—big and small—has a role in crafting the feast! Plus, you’ll pick up tips and tricks to impress at your own holiday table.

🍂 Details: 📅 Date: November 18th
📍 Location: Culinary Artistas Kitchen (check the site for more info)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family and friends!

Book your spot now for a holiday tradition your family will cherish!

11/07/2024

As we process the recent election results and their impact on our community, we're reminded of how food has always been a powerful force for bringing people together, even in challenging times. We believe in creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and heard.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we recognize that family gatherings can be complex – filled with both joy and occasional tension. Whether you're navigating different viewpoints or simply hoping to create meaningful connections, we'd like to offer some thoughtful conversation starters to help make your holiday gathering more enriching.

We're sharing these conversation starters because we've seen firsthand how cooking and sharing meals can bridge differences and spark genuine connection across generations. Just as a great recipe requires careful preparation, meaningful conversations often benefit from a little advance planning.

https://www.culinaryartistas.com/blog/family-cooking/the-art-of-table-talk-10-conversation-starters-for-a-more-connected-thanksgiving?utm_campaign=convo+starters

Remember, some of the best conversations happen while cooking together. We're grateful to be part of your community and look forward to creating more memorable moments with you.

10/30/2024

You might not believe us, but we had SPIDERMAN join us for a cooking camp! He was engaged and enthusiastic about crushing some cookies for our hands-on treat. 🕸️ 🤟

10/28/2024

Double double toil and trouble 🧙‍♀️

Stirring and sipping our spooky witch's brew! 🥄🫧 Just in time for Halloween

See all you ghosts and ghoulies in San Francisco this week!

10/25/2024

This November, we're inviting your family to turn the tables—literally! At our next Family Plate Date, your little chefs will take center stage in preparing a heartwarming Thanksgiving feast. Under the expert guidance of our Chefs, you'll learn how to cook alongside your children, building their kitchen confidence and intuition.

Together, we'll create more than just a meal—we'll create lasting memories and essential life skills.

So join us on Sunday, November 17th from 4-6:30pm for a fall feast that puts an unexpected twist on traditional Thanksgiving flavors.

10/23/2024

Make your kiddo's birthday one to remember at Culinary Artistas! 🎉👩‍🍳

Our professional chefs and event planners create fun, hands-on cooking parties that kids (and parents!) will love.

From tasty treats to exciting activities, we take care of every detail to make the day unforgettable. ⭐

See why we're a 5-star favorite for birthday celebrations—book your child's special day with us today!

10/21/2024

🔟 DAYS TIL HALLOWEEN 🦇!

Are you ready?

Share your costume in the comments! 💚

10/16/2024

👻🍽️ Join us for a hauntingly delicious adventure! On Sunday, October 20th, we’re hosting a spook-tacular family Plate Date—a cooking adventure for all ages! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

Highlights include:
🎃 A Haunted Halloween menu with appetizer, entree, and dessert! Check out the eerie eats!
🧙‍♀️ Age-appropriate cooking stations led by professional chefs
👀 Spooky fun and a full meal for the whole family to enjoy

Grab your costumes and bring your appetite! "Bone" appetit! 💀😉

https://www.culinaryartistas.com/public-classes?activeEvent=ev_4552742&group=All&utm_campaign=oct+plate+date&utm_medium=CPC

10/14/2024

🎃👻 Looking for some fresh Halloween costume inspiration? We've cooked up 7 deliciously punny ideas for your little chefs! 🍔🍕

From "Holy Guacamole" to "Taco Belle" these tasty costumes are sure to make you smile.

Which one's your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 🎃🧑‍🍳

10/11/2024

We Extend A Very Warm Welcome to Breaking Bread

Join us for a community dining experience where sharing meals creates lasting connections. Enjoy weekly dinners with farm-to-table ingredients and chef-designed dishes made together by US.

How It Works:

1️⃣ Sign up for our innagural month's membership where we have weekly meals together.
2️⃣ Once every couple of months, step in as sous chef and learn to prepare a meal under a professional chef's guidance.
3️⃣ Don’t Miss Out! Our pilot series kicks off with Monday night dinners starting November 4th. Secure your seat for the first month: November 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Let’s break bread together and make unforgettable memories.

https://breakingbread.food/

10/04/2024

👻 Calling all little ghouls, witches, and culinary monsters!

We're thrilled to unveil our bone-chilling, Halloween-themed family cooking experience happening on Sunday, October 20th!

Don your most frightfully fabulous costumes and join us for a haunted culinary journey where chefs of all ages will conjure up a delicious meal in our Ghirardelli Square studio!

- Menu: Haunted Halloween Feast -

Appetizer: Harvest Moon Flatbread
Entree: Spider Web Winter Squash Soup
Dessert: Midnight Chocolate Bark
*BYOB or opt for hand-paired wines available with your ticket. 🎫

See the schedule and save your seat at Culinaryartistas.com

10/02/2024

Watching and Learning 👀

This adorable duo is whipping up a batch of love and laughter in the kitchen.

From sprinkling flour to using a rolling pin to tasting the sweetest treats, our little chef is learning new skills and making unforgettable memories with mom.

Our Kids Cooking Camps and Family Classes are all about:

Nurturing curiosity and creativity
Building confidence in the kitchen
Sharing joyful moments with family
Baking lifelong memories, one cookie at a time!

Join us for a culinary adventure your kiddos will cherish forever - our next family class is a Halloween special your family won't want to miss! 🦇

10/02/2024

Hi Parents and Party People,

Are you ready to transform your hosting game? Your virtual seat at "Behind the Apron: Hosting Hacks from Vanessa's Kitchen" is waiting for tomorrow! https://www.culinaryartistas.com/public-classes?activeEvent=ev_4552742&group=All

Here's everything you need to know:

🕔 Event Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm PST - don't be fashionably late!

🍷 BYOB + Gather Your Groceries (Optional)
Grab your favorite drink to sip along (and why not some snacks too?) during our virtual happy hour.
Chef Vanessa will demo a signature cocktail and dips. If you'd like to gather some or all of the ingredients in advance, we do have a Grocery List. You may not be able to complete it alongside Vanessa, but you can always whip it up after the event!

💻 How to Join
Sign up and we'll send you a link.
Make sure your device is charged and your internet connection is stable.
Find a comfy spot where you can see and hear clearly - maybe even your own kitchen!

🍽️ What's on the Menu? Get ready to learn:
Quick and delicious apps (including a quick pickling trick)
A signature cocktail your guests will love (mocktail options too!)
How to create a drool-worthy snack board from random fridge finds
Vanessa's top 10 hosting hacks to make you look like a pro
Feel free to share this event with a friend who could use some hosting inspiration.

Cheers to great parties ahead,

Vanessa

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for a unique culinary experience in Ghirardelli Square, the historic food district of San Francisco! Unlike traditional cooking classes, we don't just teach – we host a lively party allowing you to with connect with fellow food enthusiasts and learn...