Vegetarian Cooking Classes - Local, Seasonal, Organic, Sustainable, Recipes, Gift Certificates

"Thank you so much for your inspiration! This was my 3rd class, and I have finally become vegan. I feel so much better. Thank you!"

~Student

Cooking Classes & Speaking Events

Please join us for our popular cooking classes in the SF Bay Area or see if Colleen is speaking in your neck of the woods.

One-Time Cooking Classes

Our upcoming classes feature exciting (but easy-to-prepare) cuisine from around the world. You can sign up for individual classes.

Cooking Class Packages

Many students attend more than one class during the year, so we enable people to sign up for three classes at once and save a little money at the same time!

Cooking Class Gift Certificates

What could be better than a gift of health, of gastronomic pleasure, of compassion?

Speaking Events

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau gives inspiring and informative talks around the country.

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THE DETAILS:

PAY BY CHECK: Mail your check made out to "Compassionate Cooks, P.O. Box 18512 Oakland, CA 94619.

PAY BY ONLINE/CREDIT CARD: Use the online registration. NOTE: A small handling fee is added to all online payments.

TUITION: $50 per person + $5 food/materials fee (due on day of class). November and December classes are $55 + $5 due to their more elaborate recipes.

WHEN: All classes are held on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. Please register no later than two days before the class.

WHERE: First Unitarian Church of Oakland - 685 14th St. - conveniently located right off the freeway and within walking distance to public transportation, including 12th and 19th Street BART stations.

PARKING:

Free parking on Saturdays and Sundays at the Clay Street Garage at 14th and Clay
Two-hour parking all around the church (people usually just check their cars or meters during our break)
On Martin Luther King, between 11th and 12th St., in front of the Pardee Home Museum, the 2-hour parking ends and there is unmarked, unmetered parking.

WAIVER/CLASS POLICIES: If paying by check, please enclose a copy of the signed liability waiver and class policies. If paying online, please understand you are agreeing to the liability waiver and class policies. All students will be asked to sign the waiver the day of the class.

EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS OUR CLASSES RECEIVES DISCOUNT CARDS FOR:

10%-15% off all your groceries at this locally owned store. Stock up on the ingredients we recommend in the classes, and just flash your card when you check out. 4020 Macarthur Ave. in Oakland.

15% off all your food orders at this great Italian restaurant serving up fantastic vegan dishes, including a delicious brunch menu on the weekends. 1401 University Ave. in Berkeley.