Team building activities in San Francisco, California rarely taste this good: a hands-on chocolate and wine class for groups of 8 to 20. A professional chocolate chef walks your group through five chocolate candies made from scratch, while a wine manager pours four wines chosen to pair with chocolate.
The class runs about 90 minutes and suits coworkers, friends and families who would rather make something together than sit through another dinner. Nobody needs kitchen experience. Each guest leaves with roughly one pound of handmade chocolate candy, so the class doubles as a take-home gift. Companies book it as a cooking class team building outing, and it works just as well for birthdays, milestone celebrations
Team building activities in San Francisco, California rarely taste this good: a hands-on chocolate and wine class for groups of 8 to 20. A professional chocolate chef walks your group through five chocolate candies made from scratch, while a wine manager pours four wines chosen to pair with chocolate.
The class runs about 90 minutes and suits coworkers, friends and families who would rather make something together than sit through another dinner. Nobody needs kitchen experience. Each guest leaves with roughly one pound of handmade chocolate candy, so the class doubles as a take-home gift. Companies book it as a cooking class team building outing, and it works just as well for birthdays, milestone celebrations and client appreciation evenings.
What's Included
Step-by-step instruction from a professional chocolate chef
All chocolate, ingredients and tools for five candy recipes
A guided tasting of four wines from around the world
Non-alcoholic options for any guest who prefers them
Light appetizers served throughout the class
About one pound of handmade chocolate candy per guest to take home
What Your Group Makes
Every guest works through the same five recipes: jumbo peanut butter cups, almond bear paws, pecan turtles, chocolate-dipped cookies and chocolate-covered strawberries. The chef demonstrates each candy first, then the group melts, fills, dips and sets its own batch. The recipes build from simple dipping to layered candies, so first-timers and confident home cooks both stay busy and both go home with a full box.
How the Class Works
The session alternates between candy making and tasting. The chef leads a recipe, then the wine manager introduces the next pour and explains why it works with chocolate, covering flavor balance, texture and tasting notes. Light appetizers circulate while the candies set. By the end of the roughly 90 minutes, the chocolate has firmed up and each guest packs about a pound to carry home. The pace stays relaxed and social, with plenty of room for conversation and laughs between recipes.
How Many People Can Join?
The class is built for 8 to 20 guests. That range keeps the room social while giving every guest real hands-on time with the chocolate instead of watching from the back. The price is set per guest, so your total follows your headcount, and the guest count you choose on the booking is the number the team prepares ingredients, wine and take-home boxes for.
Where It Happens
Classes are hosted at a professional chocolate and wine venue in one of the most iconic neighborhoods of San Francisco, a short walk from the team's own locally owned sweets shop. The shop is known for its house-made fudge in over 50 flavors, along with toffee, brittle and other confections, so the chefs teaching your group make chocolate candy every day. The exact address is shared once your date is confirmed.
When Can We Book?
The class runs on weekdays and weekends, generally between 9 AM and 3 PM, which makes it an easy fit for a long lunch, an afternoon offsite block or a weekend celebration. Weekend dates carry a higher per-guest rate than weekdays, and the listing shows the right price as soon as you pick a date.
Good Fit For
Department and small-company team building outings
Offsite retreat afternoons in San Francisco
Holiday party alternatives for smaller teams
Birthdays and milestone celebrations with friends
Client appreciation and networking gatherings
Do Guests Need Cooking Experience?
No. The chef teaches every recipe step by step, and the class is set up for beginners. Guests who already cook still pick up practical techniques for working with chocolate that they can repeat at home.
Can the Class Handle Dietary Needs?
Vegan and gluten-free options are available, and non-alcoholic drinks can replace the wine for any guest. Note allergies and dietary needs on your booking request so the team can prepare the right ingredients.
What Past Guests Say
The team's locally owned sweets shop is 4.7-star rated by past customers across more than 270 reviews, and its group classes are a regular choice for teams and celebrations.
How to Book
Pick a date and guest count on this page to see the price for your group, then send a request to book. The team reviews each request and confirms your date before the class.
