Transform your kitchen skills with personalized cooking classes taught by professional chefs in the comfort of your own home
Start Your Culinary JourneyFounded in 2018 by chef Isabella Martinez, PurelyCooking emerged from a simple belief: everyone deserves to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating beautiful, delicious meals from scratch. What began as intimate cooking sessions for friends has evolved into San Francisco's most sought-after culinary education service, serving over 500 passionate home cooks throughout the Bay Area.
Our approach goes beyond teaching recipes – we cultivate culinary confidence. Each session is thoughtfully designed to match your skill level, dietary preferences, and personal goals. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to master basic knife skills or an experienced home cook ready to tackle advanced techniques like sous vide cooking or artisanal bread making, our certified instructors provide patient, personalized guidance that transforms your relationship with food.
We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients from local farmers markets and sustainable suppliers. Our commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients not only elevates the flavors in your dishes but also supports our community's agricultural heritage. Every class becomes an exploration of flavors, techniques, and the stories behind the food we create together.
From intimate date-night cooking experiences to comprehensive multi-week culinary intensives, PurelyCooking has earned recognition from the San Francisco Chronicle and Bay Area Foodie Magazine for our innovative teaching methods and exceptional results. Join our community of culinary enthusiasts and discover how cooking can become your most rewarding creative outlet.
One-on-one personalized instruction in your own kitchen. Learn at your own pace with customized lessons tailored to your interests and skill level.
Fun, interactive cooking sessions for friends, families, or corporate teams. Perfect for celebrations, team building, or just sharing culinary adventures.
Master specific culinary traditions including French classics, Italian pasta making, Asian stir-fry techniques, and modern fusion cooking.
Deep-dive workshops focusing on specific skills like knife work, sauce making, bread baking, or advanced cooking methods.
Learn in your own kitchen with your own tools, making it easier to practice and apply what you've learned.
All our chefs are professionally trained with years of restaurant and teaching experience.
Customized lessons based on your skill level, interests, and dietary preferences.
We source high-quality, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers for the best results.
Learn techniques and principles that will serve you for years to come, not just recipes.
Enjoy a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere that makes learning cooking enjoyable and stress-free.
"Isabella completely transformed my relationship with cooking. I went from being afraid of my own kitchen to confidently hosting dinner parties for my friends. The personalized attention and patient teaching style made all the difference. I can't recommend PurelyCooking enough!"
"The pasta-making workshop was absolutely incredible! Learning traditional Italian techniques in my own kitchen made it so much easier to practice afterward. My family thinks I'm suddenly a gourmet chef. The investment in these classes has paid off in countless delicious meals."
"As someone with dietary restrictions, I was worried about finding cooking classes that could accommodate my needs. PurelyCooking not only accommodated my gluten-free requirements but taught me techniques that opened up a whole new world of flavors. Outstanding service and expertise!"
"We booked a group class for our anniversary and it was the perfect date night activity. Learning to cook together was so much fun, and we still use the techniques we learned. The instructor was knowledgeable, funny, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire experience."
"After taking the knife skills intensive, I finally feel confident in my kitchen prep work. What used to take me an hour now takes 15 minutes, and my cuts are so much more professional. The foundation skills I learned have improved every single dish I make."