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OPEN AT GHIRARDELLI SQUARE!
11AM-8PM MONDAY - SATURDAY
11AM - 7PM SUNDAY
The Cheese School of San Francisco is the only independent institution of its kind in the nation. We are many things: cafe, cheese shop, cheese school, event space, and are also great caterers. Our philosophy is “eating is learning”. We will treat you to a cornucopia of education and tasting events, both structured and informal.
"Love the cheese and the education!"
"I attended the Summer Cheese and Wine class last night and really enjoyed learning (and tasting) about the different cheeses. The teacher was excellent!"
- Steven B.
"We decided to have a cake of cheese..."
"...for our wedding. They are simply the best. We had more compliments on our cake than any other piece of our wedding. Thank you Kiri and team!"
- Christine Sotelo-Dag
"So glad we went inside"
"We passed this hidden gem when visiting Ghirardelli Square after a huge day biking over the Golden Gate Bridge. So glad we went inside because they have a fantastic range of local & imported cheeses & charcuterie."
- Mattalie
"Go to cheese school!"
"I went to Cheese 101 last night, it was everything I wanted it to be. A good amount of education, generous portions of good cheese and a dynamic and knowledgeable instructor. Loved it. Will definitely be back. Thanks Eli!"
- Kathleen Powers
"Mac n' Cheese Please!"
"The Mac n' Cheese evening was highlighted by tasting all the cheese and wine pairings curated by author and cheese expert Laura Werlin (CheezeLady) For a cheese lover, this is a definite hit."
- Lauren Della
"Was not disappointed"
"Exploring the city and came across this gem and was enticed in by the promise of cheese. Was not disappointed. Super friendly staff, delicious cheese board and great wine with a view."
- Stewart B.
“If You Like Cheese, Go Here”
"My wife and I attended one of their classes last week and had a great time. The leaders of the class were fun and very knowledgeable. I fully recommend attending one of their classes. You will not regret it."
- Will Fresno
"A destination spot for all cheese lovers."
Dynamic and knowledgeable staff, interesting and avant garde courses, add in a spanking new location, for a pilgrimage everyone should experience once or thrice!
- Waldemar Albrecht
"My son celebrated his wedding..."
"...at the Cheese School of San Francisco, and everything was perfect! The food was all wonderful, perfectly presented."
- Mary Lou Moore
"Worth every penny"
"I had a stellar experience, did the 3-day intensive course and the by the numbers class. Not much overlap in material, amazing instructors, worth every penny."
- Alex Lewis
“Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
We agree with French Gastronome Brillat-Savarin (and btw, you must try the cheese named after him!). All of our catering is inspired by the ancient traditions of cheesemaking, and the bounty of our seasonal California cuisine. These approaches to food, which start with land stewardship and animal welfare, are essential to our health both as individuals and as a species. Join us on a journey of good eating!
We create artisanal platters, host private events including private classes, private dinners, team building, corporate culinary adventures and whatever else you may need.
Memorable, joyous, and above all delicious. Let us host your rehearsal dinner, intimate wedding reception, morning after brunch, or provide you with the best wedding cake made of cheese that you could imagine. If food is what brought you two together, we're here to seal the deal.
Of course you love them, but you also love cheese. Let us help you celebrate your love and commitment.
We’ve seen it time and again – nothing brings colleagues together like realizing they do actually like goat cheese, they can make their own mozzarella, or they’ve competed and crowned a champion pizza maker. Our private classes are an easy-peasy-mac-and-cheesy way to treat your team of 8-40 people for an afternoon of great food, charming company, and views of the bay in our private venue above our cafe!
Sure, we're cheese lovers. But our love of food doesn't stop there and that is why we offer private dining and full catering services. We love putting together client dinners, weekend lunches, reception-style parties, and elegant seated meals in your home or at our beautiful dining venue located directly above our cafe and cheese shop.
A private class is a delicious way for groups of 8 to 40 people to learn about cheese and other foods, bond with colleagues and friends, or celebrate a special occasion. We’ll host you for one of our signature tasting classes, or get guests cooking with a hands-on class. Our catering team would be delighted to round out your event with a full meal.
We guarantee that a cheese bar – fully stocked with top-shelf artisan cheeses, charcuterie, antipasti, and passed appetizers – at your next soiree will wow even the most jaded, and give your friends something to talk about for parties to come. And if you’d like, we will tutor your tasters on the real difference between Gruyere and Comte, or any other cheeses that we may be serving.
