Cooking Classes in Sonoma County
At Sonoma Family Meal, we believe cooking should be fun, hands-on, and shared with others. Our community cooking classes in Sonoma County aren’t just about following recipes, they’re about laughing with friends, trying something new, and creating memories around the table, while supporting a good cause!
Whether you’re looking for a lively night out, a unique way to celebrate, or a chance to sharpen your kitchen skills, our classes are designed to be welcoming and approachable for everyone. No fancy chef skills required, just bring your curiosity (and your appetite).
And here’s the best part: Every class you join helps fuel our mission to support local families with nutritious meals and provide job training for people facing barriers to employment. So while you’re learning to dice, sauté, or whip up something delicious, you’re also making a real difference right here in Sonoma County.
Upcoming Cooking Class Schedule
Monthly Community Cooking Classes
Feed your hunger, fund our mission.
Every month, we open the doors of our community kitchen in Petaluma for unique group cooking classes. These classes are perfect for anyone eager to roll up their sleeves, discover new recipes (often from locally-renowned chefs and restaurants), and connect with others around a shared table.
Hands-on cooking with guidance from experienced chefs, including guest chefs from your favorite local eateries, and SFM CJT alum on occasion
A variety of cuisines to explore, from international dishes to seasonal, locally inspired menus
Shared meals where you can sit down and enjoy the food you’ve created together
Mission-driven learning that supports food security and job training in Sonoma County
Have questions? Reach out to hello@sonomafamilymeal.org for details about upcoming classes.
Private Cooking Classes with Purpose
Looking for a unique way to celebrate, connect, or collaborate? Our private cooking classes are tailor-made for groups who want to share a memorable culinary experience while making a meaningful impact.
Hosted in our spacious Petaluma community kitchen
Weeknight evening availability
Accommodates up to 16 people comfortably
Led by professional chefs from Sonoma Family Meal
Price starts at $2,000 for 2.5 hours of guided cooking, eating, and connecting
You can choose one of our signature menus or request a cuisine tailored to your group’s preferences. Along the way, you’ll chop, sauté, laugh, and learn, and then enjoy the feast you’ve created together.
Perfect For
Corporate team-building or bonding
Staff appreciation events or parties
Birthday or holiday celebrations
Social clubs, service groups, or friends’ night out
So gather your team, your friends, or your family, and let’s cook up something unforgettable, because every meal shared in our kitchen helps strengthen our community beyond it.
“Sonoma Family Meal cooking classes are fun, educational, and manageable for the home cook! This is a hidden treasure that benefits our town and Sonoma County! There is a wonderful variety to choose from and a great introduction to international cuisine.”
The Perfect Gift for Food Lovers!
Treat someone special to an unforgettable experience in the Sonoma Family Meal Kitchen - an SFM cooking class gift certificate is the perfect present for anyone who loves food, fun, and connection. Our collaborative, hands-on classes are a chance to learn from local professional chefs, explore new flavors, and share a meal around the table, all while supporting our food security and culinary job training programs.
Why Choose Sonoma Family Meal’s Cooking Classes?
When you sign up for cooking classes in Sonoma County through Sonoma Family Meal, you’re joining something bigger than a cooking lesson:
Support a nonprofit social enterprise: Our classes help fund our Culinary Job Training Program, the only tuition-free bilingual culinary training program in Sonoma County.
Provide meals for neighbors in need: Each class contributes to our work preparing thousands of chef-made meals for food-insecure families.
Strengthen the local food system: By working with rescued ingredients and local farmers, we reduce waste and create sustainable community impact.
When you choose Sonoma Family Meal, you’re not just signing up for a class, you’re supporting a cause that brings good food, good people, and real change to the table.
Let’s Get Cooking!
Join Sonoma Family Meal to experience the joy of giving back, fighting food-insecurity, and building opportunities for those in need.
Looking for more? Have a question?
Give us a call today at (707) 978-2340, contact us online, or email hello@sonomafamilymeal.org
Want to support more directly? Visit our donation page!
FAQs About Cooking Classes in Sonoma County
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Sonoma Family Meal offers a variety of cooking classes, including hands-on lessons, foundational skills workshops, and globally-inspired cuisine. Past cuisines and classes have included Mexican, Thai, Italian, Seafood, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean, Haitian, Jordanian, Spanish, Chinese, Healthy Cooking, Fermenting & Pickling, Fried Chicken, Cookie-Baking, Tamale-making, Cooking with Spices, and so much more!
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Yes! Our cooking classes in Sonoma County are purposeful experiences. Participants learn culinary skills while supporting Sonoma Family Meal’s mission to provide meals for food-insecure families and offer tuition-free culinary job training.
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Absolutely. Our classes welcome all skill levels, from first-time home cooks to experienced food lovers. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where everyone can grow their confidence in the kitchen.