Best Baking Classes near Berkeley, CA

2 of these schools are based in Berkeley; the others serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Oakland (7 mi) and Emeryville (2 mi).

11 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Bliss Belly Kitchen

Bliss Belly Kitchen

(43)
  • Team
  • Chocolate
  • Kids
“Our boys have never really done yoga for any length of time before Chef Neelam's camp, and at least once or twice this week they were so relaxed during meditation that they each fell asleep on the floor!”
In Business Since 2015
1522 Ward St, Berkeley, CA
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Farmcurious

Farmcurious

(12)
  • Product
  • Cheese
  • Learning
“It brings back memories of Grandma as well as learning to make something exquisite that certainly can not be found in stores and will astound your friends!”
In Business Since 2010
825 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
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Breakthrough Sushi

Breakthrough Sushi

(50)
  • Home
  • Fish
  • Ingredients
“The only downside was we were at the end of the long table (he was in the middle) and with the bar and it's patrons so close to where the class was being taught it was difficult to hear all Kaz was saying.”
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts

Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts

(47)
  • Graduating
  • Health
  • Consultant
“When I started the program, I had already attended traditional culinary school and had over 24 years of experience in the food industry, particularly in restaurant and catering kitchens but I felt that I was missing an understanding of nutrition and ...”
30+ Years Experience
Emeryville, CA · 2 mi from Berkeley
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Kitchen on Fire

Kitchen on Fire

(16)
  • Knife Skills
  • Chef
  • Fingers
“All the ingredients were set out on the work tables and we broke into groups to do the final chopping and prep with Chef hopping from group to group to make sure we didn't goof anything up.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2005
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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First Class Cooking

First Class Cooking

(12)
  • Chef
  • Learn
  • Skills
“A stunning location with gorgeous view, intimate homely setting beautifully decorated, a gracious and 'on a mission' host who juggled a team of 16 remarkably smoothly.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Remote Consultations Available
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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The 23 schools listed for Berkeley, CA teach baking and pastry. Whether a course covers bread, laminated pastry or cake decorating, and what you carry home at the end, comes from what each school publishes.

Area overview: Berkeley, CA

21 of the 23 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 525 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (80%) and communication (78%). 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR). Domain records put 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

How well are these baking schools reviewed?

Public ratings of four and a half stars or better sit against 19 of the 23 entries shown. In this category the useful reviews mention whether the loaf worked at home afterwards, which tells you more than any comment about the venue.

Biteunite Cooking Classes San Francisco

Biteunite Cooking Classes San Francisco

(25)
  • Team
  • Thai
  • Space
“The hosts were welcoming, informative, warm and funny, the preparation was amazingly well choreographed to make preparation easy, the food we made was delicious, and the space was a lovely place to spend the evening.”
In Business Since 2015
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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San Francisco Baking Institute

San Francisco Baking Institute

(16)
  • Team
  • Baker
  • Learn
“We delved into production schedules, mills, grain sourcing, and real-life events in which these instructors shared their business experiences and baking experiences in their current and past bakeries.”
In Business Since 1996
South San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from Berkeley
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Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

(5)
“The in-class experience is fun and fast-moving with Chef Joe supplying everything you need, including the jokes.”
In Business Since 2008
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Thai Cooking With Sunshine!

Thai Cooking With Sunshine!

(17)
  • Shrimp
“It is great for a friend outing, work hangout and for people visiting from out of town that would like a unique experience at a historic converted church in San Francisco!”
In Business Since 2024
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Katherine Michiels School

Katherine Michiels School

(3)
“Its been great being able to take her virtual cooking classes, me and all of my friends that take them seriously look forward to them each week along with our kids.”
In Business Since 2005
Licensed
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Crimson Kitchen

Crimson Kitchen

(2)
“Our six-person group cooking class was personal, educational, and DELICIOUS!”
In Business Since 2010
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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The Culinary Academy at Contra Costa College

The Culinary Academy at Contra Costa College

(2)
“Great will be back great service great students.”
San Pablo, CA · 8 mi from Berkeley
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Heart&seoul

Heart&seoul

(2)
“One word…amazing jobs on the lens”
In Business Since 2005
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Linda Carucci

Linda Carucci

In Business Since 2015
Remote Consultations Available
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Kombucha to the People

Kombucha to the People

In Business Since 2018
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Virtual Table

Virtual Table

(50)
  • Home
  • Chef
  • Team Building
“As someone who often plans team bonding events, this was so easy compared to many other events I've had to do and we got delicious boba tea and popcorn chicken at the end!”
In Business Since 2020
Remote Consultations Available
25 mi from Berkeley
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Cook With Chef Traci

Cook With Chef Traci

(50)
  • Recipes
  • Team Building
  • Meal
“Traci fostered connections between members of our team that went above and beyond simply cooking together but spurred bonding and personal connections that continue to be discussed within our team and company.”
In Business Since 2016
Remote Consultations Available
20 mi from Berkeley
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Draeger's Cooking School

Draeger's Cooking School

(2)
“It would have been great to sit at a table together but there was not enough room so we just ate standing at our stations.”
In Business Since 1997
Coupons & Offers
San Mateo, CA · 22 mi from Berkeley
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Mama Thai Cooking Club

Mama Thai Cooking Club

(9)
  • Ingredients
  • Patient
  • Learning
“I learned and cooked first hand some of my favorite recipes using super fresh ingredients, and got great insight on how to shop for the elements that go into Thai cuisine.”
In Business Since 2009
19 mi from Berkeley
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Kaori's Kitchen

Kaori's Kitchen

(4)
  • Mochi
“Did a work event on Zoom where she taught us how to make mochi!”
In Business Since 2016
25 mi from Berkeley
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4ft and up Kitchen

4ft and up Kitchen

(2)
“Fantastic, kids love it, they really enjoy learning to cook, I would recommend to all”
In Business Since 2021
25 mi from Berkeley
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Junior Chef Stars

Junior Chef Stars

(7)
  • Kids
“Often times trying new food that they would normally not even touch, but because they made it themselves, their mind suddenly opens to trying new things.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
CPR Certified
Pacifica, CA · 23 mi from Berkeley
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HomeBaking and Pastry InstructorsCaliforniaBerkeley, CA

Baking Tutoring Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$95
Maximum cost
$534
National Average
$178
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$119
$261
Typical price range is based on 318 cost profiles
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Average Cost $178
Minimum cost $95
Maximum cost $534
Avg Per Hour Rates $54

Typical range $119 to $261 is based on 318 cost profiles.

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