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Kitchen on Fire
“Chef Matt was very engaging and gave lots of extra advice about cooking from his experiences.”
Best Baking Classes in Oakland, CA
15 schools listed · 4 in Oakland · 6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Digital Arts and Culinary Academy
Linda Carucci
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Kombucha to the People
Breakthrough Sushi
“I forgot what it was like to be able to focus and listen and DO for 3 hours.”
Anja Lee & Company
“I always look forward to these sessions and would recommend them to anyone who enjoys learning new dishes in a relaxed, welcoming environment.”
The 15 schools listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Oakland; the other 11 serve Oakland from towns including San Francisco (13 mi), Berkeley (7 mi) and Emeryville (6 mi). 13 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,041 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 6 are open on weekends. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 11 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 13 of the 15 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.
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Bliss Belly Kitchen
“The skills she gained in doing daily yoga were exciting for her and she felt a sense of pride in herself.”
Biteunite Cooking Classes San Francisco
“Our instructor made it so easy to understand, definitely recommend to try!”
Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts
“That knowledge has given me greater confidence as a health coach and has directly impacted how I educate, support, and lead my clients through their own health journeys”
First Class Cooking
“This class is great for any from a complete beginner to an experience cooker.”
Thai Cooking With Sunshine!
“She will teach you how to make real authentic Thai food and have a fun time while doing it”
Farmcurious
“Learning how to make cheese in such a friendly environment couldn't ask for anything better I would highly recommend taking any of her cheese classes.”
Chef Joe's Culinary Salon
“Great classes with a fun and humors chef Joe!”
Cook! Programs
“Signed both my kids up for COOK, the price seemed a little high at first, however they loved the challenge and ended up really enjoying the experience.”
Heart&seoul
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