Take your bread to the next level in this intermediate sourdough workshop in Alameda, a flavor-packed form of cooking team building in the Bay Area. Your group develops its own sourdough recipe, learns the science of fermentation and goes home with a loaf plus a jar of a 178-year-old starter.
The workshop runs two hours and is priced at $100 per guest for groups of 5 to 10 guests. It is aimed at intermediate bakers; a separate beginner workshop covers the basics. A flat $50 per class surcharge applies to private bookings.
What's Included
- Your own jar of a 178-year-old starter to take home
- Hands-on experience with mixing, folding and fermenting dough
- Intermediate baking skills and confidence in fermentation and
Take your bread to the next level in this intermediate sourdough workshop in Alameda, a flavor-packed form of cooking team building in the Bay Area. Your group develops its own sourdough recipe, learns the science of fermentation and goes home with a loaf plus a jar of a 178-year-old starter.
The workshop runs two hours and is priced at $100 per guest for groups of 5 to 10 guests. It is aimed at intermediate bakers; a separate beginner workshop covers the basics. A flat $50 per class surcharge applies to private bookings.
What's Included
- Your own jar of a 178-year-old starter to take home
- Hands-on experience with mixing, folding and fermenting dough
- Intermediate baking skills and confidence in fermentation and recipe building
- A colorful lineup of inclusions, from herbs and spices to seeds and a few surprises
- A shaped loaf ready for its final rise and next-day bake at home
- A live from-scratch bake demonstration of a brand new recipe
How the Workshop Runs
This two-hour class is an intro to sourdough recipe development. You start with beautifully proofed dough, so there is no mixing and no waiting, just hands-on creativity. Each guest chooses inclusions to make the loaf their own, then dives into shaping dramatic swirls, building structure and learning how to bring personality to every fold.
While the class builds its recipes, the instructor mixes and bakes a loaf from scratch, a brand new recipe she has never tried before. As she works, she teaches essential techniques, the secrets to keeping a sourdough starter happy and healthy, and the science behind how ingredients affect fermentation. Once your loaf is shaped and packed with flavor, it is ready to go home for its final rise. You will also talk through what to do when it is time to score and bake.
Why It Works for Groups
This is sourdough without the stress: a good time with good dough and a friend or two by your side. Watching a brand new recipe come together while building your own gives the group plenty to discuss, so it works as culinary team building for teams who already like to bake. Capped at 10 guests, it is one of the most focused team building activities for small groups. Curious about fermentation and want to build a loaf from scratch first? The beginner workshop is the natural starting point, and this class picks up where it leaves off. Expect to leave with fresh ideas for your next bake and the know-how to keep experimenting at home.
The class is a good fit for a team building activity, a Christmas party, a birthday or a bachelorette party. Among hands on team building activities, few send every guest home with both a loaf and a starter that carries more than a century of baking history.
About Your Host
Your host is a women-owned sourdough studio, a cozy creative kitchen in Alameda where sourdough is more than bread: it is an invitation to play. Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned baker, the founder runs hands-on workshops and private events that turn grain into striking loaves and edible art. From neighborhood gatherings to team-building adventures, the studio fills the room with the warm scent of rising dough, laughter and flavor.
The studio holds a 5.0-star rating across 13 reviews. Guests mention an instructor who makes everything easy to follow, deep knowledge of the science behind each step, a relaxed vibe and a sourdough starter that keeps them baking long after class. One guest made a chocolate strawberry loaf and called it heaven, and another brought her loaf to Thanksgiving, where it was a huge hit with the family.
Beyond this class, the studio runs a sourdough pastry workshop and an artistic scoring workshop, and couples have joined seasonal sessions such as a holiday gnome bake, leaving with sourdough gnomes and a starter of their own. The kitchen is designed for small groups, so every guest gets real time at the table with their dough and plenty of chances to ask questions.
Good to Know
- Groups range from 5 to 10 guests
- Intermediate level; bring a love for bread and enthusiasm for getting hands-on
- Bookings are not cancellable, but you can reschedule for free up to 7 days before the class
- Your loaf goes home shaped for its final rise and a next-day bake
Plan Your Workshop
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. At $100 per guest with a starter jar, inclusions and a live bake demonstration, this is a unique team building pick for groups who love to bake.
