A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …

A warm WELCOME to all of you who are new to The Sage Table, where we focus on seasonal, organic, healthful, wholesome, nourishing food that tastes fresh and delicious. There is great energy brewing around home cooking these days, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity in my classes to teach you to cook delicious, nourishing food and to share with you my passion and knowledge that I have gained after more than 20 years of cooking. I am ever more aware of the important role that home cooking …

From the professional to the home cook, this group caters to those who love to make and share authentic, home cooked meals. We gather regularly to cook for each other, share recipes and tips, and explore ideas on how to share our food with the world! This group is for those in restaurants, catering companies, food trucks, supper clubs, private chefs, farmer's markets, grey markets, and passionate home cooks who enjoy cooking and eating authentic, delicious meals. Let's make and break bread toget …

A friendly and inviting group of neighborhood locals looking to expand their culinary skills, learn about unique cultural dishes, enjoy good food and wine, and get to know more people living both in SOMA and throughout the city. The SF Social-Cooking series is a casual and cozy workshop that will feature a guest chef from local restaurants spanning a wide array of ethnic cuisines, unique wines or exotic desserts, all in support of local businesses. The environment is casual and will follow a sim …

This group was started to combine two passions. The love of cooking at home and meeting new people. In hopes of bringing the two together, these Meet n Eat get togethers are held in an intimate San Francisco apartment. If you are a food enthusiast with an additional taste for meeting new people and want to embrace the joy that comes from doing both.

We do all sorts of fun events in the Bay Area. From beach parties and hikes to weekend camping trips there is something for everyone. We even do big international trips from time to time! All are welcome and we hope to see you on an adventure soon!

We are the Organizers of theInternational Cooking Dinner Parties meetup. Since we test out a lot of recipes, we thought it would be a great idea to create a Potluck Meetup where we share and explore new recipes.  A potluck is a kind of meal where each guest brings a prepared dish to be shared amoung the group. It's such a fun way to have a get together without the host going into the trouble of having to make a seven course meal! The most unique aspect of a potluck party is that there is an elem …

The Marina Young Women's Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and girl's night out! We are a group of young ladies in the San Francisco area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food! We are a group of young women in our 20s and 30s. Sorry guys, but this group is for the ladies only. Join us if you want to meet other fun, friendly women in the city who enjoy cooking (especially healthy cooking). Whether you are new to the area, want to t …

NOTICE: As of 11/7/11, this Meetup group (formerly known as 'Creative Cooks') is under New Management. Greetings Bay Area Creative Cooking Enthusiasts! Do you love to cook gourmet dishes, or just wish you knew how to cook? Maybe you have (or, maybe you haven't before) traveled to places like Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Ghana, Ethiopia, Morocco, Iran, France, Russia, Columbia, Jamaica, or Alabama, but wish you could taste some of these and other authentic foods right in your own back yar …

Brrr... it's cold out there. Come join like minded foodies for Sunday dinner. Whereas Sunday is often leftovers night, join us for a home cooked meal and make new friends. Comfort food will be the theme as the cold weather leaves us craving heavier dishes and warmer food. The emphasis will be on fresh, locally grown and organic produce, free-range meats and California wines. Think sinful desserts made with Calebaut Chocolate, sweet berries, or Creme Brulee if you're game. If you like cooking wit …

In the Mood for Food a local vegan catering and personal chef business has been hosting classes and other events for several years. Currently hosting at least one event each week in the bay area.

Join our local dining society with fellow food-lovers in the Bay Area! Meet friends, discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. We strive for a friendly easygoing dining experience with cordial and intimate dinner conversations between members. We welcome members to participate in recommending new restaurants and venues, and encourage everyone to help to organize events and contribute to our community. Please RSVP early, since ope …

Potluck parties have an element of surprise. You get to taste foods that you would probably not make yourself. If you are looking to connect with great people, and to foster a stronger sense of community over delicious food this would be an excellent place to begin! We will gather at least once a month in a member's home.  Any member can host and suggest a meetup.  Whoever is hosting the potluck will decide on a theme (French, tapas, citrus, etc.) and/or activity (movie night, pictionary, etc), …

Come celebrate our connection to the earth. Through conscious preparation of food and the body we will awaken our senses to the rich bounty of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors provided by nature. We will nourish and invigorate our Inner Divinity by forming a new relationship between pleasure and eating. Under the guidance of Chakra Mistress Looloo, we’ll explore the body’s seven major chakras and how they are connected to our health and wellbeing. The menu will be designed with specific pai …

This group is to create a community of people who love food and wines. The Rockridge area is full of wonderful places to dine.  We will gather to explore these places in our neighborhood.

If you are absolutely obsessed with wine and chocolate than you gotta check out the events we do! When appeasing your cravings for chocolate & wine look no further. Chocolate Walks, wine tours, tastings, dinners (chocolate & wine themed), wine hikes, chocolate factory tours, chocolate and wine picnics and more! Let's embrace our love of chocolate and wine together! CHINE!

Professional & committed gay couple looking for other gay & lesbian couples to host once a month pot luck dinners. Possibly expanding to outings, i.e. wine tasting, exploring the Bay Area and all it has to offer. We would be able to host the first event and let's see what develops. We love our straight friends, but would like to develop friendships and a sense of our own gay community here in this area. Contact danychan@comcast.net with ideas and a little about yourself. This would be a great wa …

"Cooking evokes feelings without using words.  Expressing yourself through food is one of the most amazing things." Welcome to the best and most active Potluck Group in the Bay Area! This Meetup group is for people who like to cook, eat, share food and conversation.  If you love cooking and sharing your creations with others, this group is for you!

A fun, casual atmosphere where you can meet some new friends, and learn a few new recipes. I hold cooking class/dinner parties once or twice a month on Wednesday or Thursday evenings in the Mission district in San Francisco. I demonstrate and prepare a delicious meal, and afterwards you get to eat it! Lots of tips, techniques and secrets will be shared throughout. Classes are limited to 6 people. Fee is $40 - $50 per person depending on the menu, and includes a light appetizer, glass of wine, an …

(Note: This intro will be updated soon) The new organizer (Joni) sent the following note to all members of the group on 10/4/09: ----- Hello Cooking enthusiasts! Joni here, your interim organizer. I started a MeetUp group in Lafayette not too long ago and just today found this group ... needing an organizer... and, well, perhaps we can become one. Let's see how things go. Please visit my MeetUp group: www.meetup.com/nourish-now Let's meet this Friday! Please join me/my group... …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

This group is for anyone, of any age, who wants to spend their time with good people doing enjoyable things. We are an eclectic group ranging from: - book clubs - outdoor activities (like flat water kayaking, hiking, photography walks and casual bike          riding) - wine / beer/ chocolate tastings - dinner parties - movies - the theater - and even an occasional art experience! Feel free to do what ever activities catch your interest at the time! There is no membership fee. You will pay for y …

Welcome everyone! This is a group designed for people that love good food, good wine, and enjoy meeting other people. This group focuses on people really getting to know each other. This way, you can show up alone, or with friends, but know that you will leave having met other wine-loving, social, fun people! The other unique aspect of this group will also be social and business networking- so if you have a business card, I encourage you to bring it and share with others. This is a great way to …

Shanon Dean and Rebecca Miller are the original duo behind the 30 Something Dames. We’re just a couple of young crafty, thrifty and adventurous ladies.  Shanon puts “Suzy Homemaker” to shame and Rebecca is often referred to as “Becky Crocker”. Shanon has also started an Urban Homestead with her husband and they have 20 laying chickens, rabbits, and goats, muscovy ducks, and quail. There are 34 fruit trees, veggie gardens galore and composting bins going up around the 1/3 acre. We’re crazy abou …

Events for an ELITE group of Pleasure Seekers! San Francisco 'Italian themed' social parties. FUN singles and fabulous couples, beautiful people. Wine tasting, dance, clubs, music, dining, cocktails, networking, and mingling. We plan exclusive Bay Area events at luxe San Francisco venues. Members are invited to attend our elegant parties, and cocktail soirees. Professional men and women, formal attire requested. Complimentary admission for members who RSVP. Your passport to mingling. Sponsors pr …

Let's get together to enjoy good wine and rate it! I have done several blind wine tastings with family and friends and everyone in the room could not believe their pallet. A wine tasting party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and their likes. Great wine and good conversation always leads to a memorable event. The way we have done this in the past, everyone brings a bottle of wine or the host can pick the wines we will taste and everyone shares the bill. The …