1270A Redwood Way, Petaluma, CA

<h1>Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Chef Camille Western - May 14</h1>
$125.00
Sonoma Family Meal and Chef Camille Western invite you to experience the depth, soul, and deliciousness of Puerto Rican cuisine through a hands-on, collaborative 2.5 hour cooking class inspired by her Puerto Rica roots. Puerto Rican food is a beautiful expression of cultural fusion, shaped by Spanish, African, and native Taíno influences that come together in bold flavors, comforting dishes, and a rich culinary tradition. From savory sofrito and plantains to slow-cooked classics and vibrant seasonings, each dish tells a story of heritage, resilience, and celebration. You will enjoy a family meal together at the end. 
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this class will offer a fun, engaging learning environment, while raising funds for Sonoma Family Meal’s free culinary job training and food-security programs. If you haven’t been to the SFM Kitchen yet, this class is also the perfect chance to visit and experience where the magic takes place and how the work gets done.
<h4>WHEN: Thursday May 14th, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4>
<h2>THE MENU TBD:</h2>
If you have a specific food allergy or have any questions about the menu, please contact <a href="mailto:hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org">hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org</a>.
<h2>ABOUT THE CHEF:</h2>
Private Chef Camille creates wellness-inspired dining experiences that bring people together through vibrant, nourishing food. Her menus are inspired by California, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Asian, and Cuban-Puerto Rican flavors, with vegan and Whole30 options thoughtfully tailored to each gathering. Based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, she offers private chef dinners and cooking experiences for groups of 2–50 guests. For a more interactive celebration, guests can step into the kitchen and learn how to prepare part of the meal alongside her.
Camille’s broader work is dedicated to helping people feel good in their bodies through massage therapy, nourishing food, and holistic lifestyle coaching. She approaches wellness from an Ayurvedic perspective that honors the connection between body, mind, and energy. Camille’s path into the healing arts began through her own health challenges in her late twenties. Struggling to find balance, her doctor encouraged her to make changes to her diet and lifestyle. That experience became a turning point that awakened her deep interest in the healing power of nutrition, self-care, and holistic living.
For over 30 years now, she has studied and practiced the healing arts, with certifications in Holistic Nutrition Consulting, Massage Therapy, Traditional Thai Massage, and Thai Herbalism, along with ongoing study of yoga and Ayurvedic traditions. Today, she supports clients through massage therapy, lifestyle coaching, and practical tools such as meditation, herbs, aromatherapy, and mindful nutrition—helping them restore balance and cultivate lasting wellbeing.

Local Event: Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Chef Camille Western, benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

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Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Chef Camille...

Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Chef Camille Western - May 14
$125.00
Sonoma Family Meal and Chef Camille Western invite you to...

Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Chef Camille Western, benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

The Barn at Harrow Cellars

Renew: A Sustainable Culinary Celebration&nbsp;is a spring fundraiser supporting Sonoma Family Meal’s work at Unity Kitchen. Join us for a relaxed evening featuring creative, globally inspired bites made from upcycled ingredients—prepared by our teen culinary program students in collaboration with local chefs—alongside favorites from our Sabor food truck.
Enjoy local wine and beer, live music, lawn games, and an exciting raffle, while learning how we’re reducing food waste, training the next generation, and addressing food insecurity across Sonoma Valley.
Come connect, celebrate, and help sustain and grow this work.www.sonomafamilymeal.org/renewevent

Local Event: Renew: A Sustainable Culinary Celebration for Sonoma Valley

Renew: A Sustainable Culinary Celebration for...

Renew: A Sustainable Culinary Celebration is a spring fundraiser supporting Sonoma Family Meal’s work at Unity Kitchen. Join us...

Renew: A Sustainable Culinary Celebration for Sonoma Valley

<h1>Craft Pizza-Making Class with Chef Bryan Jones - June 11</h1>
$100.00
We’re finally bringing pizza to the Sonoma Family Meal kitchen! Join us and chef Bryan Jones for a cooking class on Thursday, April 16th to learn how to perfect the art of scratch pizza dough, marinara, and mouthwatering toppings to satisfy all your senses.
The hands-on, collaborative class will last 2.5 hours, with time to enjoy your meal together at the end. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this class will offer a fun, engaging learning environment, while raising funds for Sonoma Family Meal’s free culinary job training and food-security programs.
If you haven’t been to the SFM Kitchen yet, this class is also the perfect chance to visit and experience where the magic takes place and how the work gets done.
<h4>WHEN: Thursday June 11th, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4>
<h2>THE MENU:</h2>
<ul><li>Scratch Pizza Dough</li><li>Scratch Marinara Sauce</li><li>Margherita Pizza</li><li>Hot Honey &amp; Pepperoni Pizza</li><li>Big Seasonal Salad will be served</li><li>BYOB: Bring Your Own Beverage</li></ul>
If you have a specific food allergy or have any questions about the menu, please contact <a href="mailto:hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org">hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org</a>.
<h2>ABOUT THE CHEF:</h2>
Bryan Jones takes the art of restaurant quality cuisine outside of the traditional restaurant kitchen and into evocative local spaces and intimate environments. Offering boutique catering and private chef services, Bryan offers a culinary experience that’s creative, custom and designed from scratch for each menu and every singular occasion.&nbsp;
As a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Bryan brings over 20 years of experience in the kitchen to his craft. His approach to food reflects a diverse restaurants background, showcasing bold, clean flavors and influences from a variety of cultures.&nbsp;
As the Executive Chef at St. Francis Winery, Bryan was the creative force behind the highly rated food and wine pairing program at the winery, where it was Zagat recommended and voted #1 restaurant by OpenTable diners in 2013 and 2015. He joined St. Francis winery in 2014 after ten years as Chef and General Manager of the fig cafe and wine bar, the sister restaurant of the girl and the fig. He has cooked in locations around the world, including Garmisch, Germany, Vail, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico and many other locations throughout the Bay Area.&nbsp;
Bryan uses this culinary history—and a natural curiosity for how experiences translate onto the palette—to create one-of-a-kind experiences in unique locations and private homes across Wine Country, and beyond.

Local Event: Craft Pizza-Making Class with Chef Bryan Jones, supporting Sonoma Family Meal

Craft Pizza-Making Class with Chef Bryan Jones,...

Craft Pizza-Making Class with Chef Bryan Jones - June 11
$100.00
We’re finally bringing pizza to the Sonoma Family Meal...

Craft Pizza-Making Class with Chef Bryan Jones, supporting Sonoma Family Meal

<h1>Thai Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family&nbsp;Meal - July 16</h1>
$125.00
Join Sonoma Family Meal's very own Chef Kanyaa and recent culinary training graduate Tina for a unique Thai cooking class featuring favorites from their homeland. Kanyaa brings her culinary experience and heritage from the Northeastern Thai region of Isaan, which is specifically known for it's delectable cuisine and Tina, also a Thai-born cook, brings her passion for food systems and her newfound skills and confidence from the CJT program to share with you all.
In this hands-on two hour class, you will learn the breakdown of how to make several traditional Thai specialties and receive the recipes and cooking instructions to take home. You will work in teams to prepare all the food under Chef's guidance, and then enjoy the meal together family style at the end!
<h4>WHEN: Thursday July 16, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4>
<h4>***PLEASE WEAR CLOSE TOED SHOES TO ALL CLASSES***</h4>
<h4>THE MENU:</h4>
<ul><li>Vegetable Fresh Spring Rolls</li><li>Chicken Khao Soi (Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup)</li><li>Vegetable Pad Thai with Tofu</li><li>Mango Ube Sticky Rice</li></ul>
If you have a specific food allergy or have any questions about the menu, please contact <a href="mailto:hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org">hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org</a>.
<h4>Hear it from our customers:</h4>
"Kudos to Chef Kanyaa!&nbsp; We loved the Thai Chicken Curry last night.&nbsp;Cooked perfectly, it was delicious!&nbsp;The egg rolls and dipping sauce so yummy, I could eat those every night." - Karyl
<h4>About Tina: </h4>
Yaowalak “Tina” is a Thai-born cook and former nonprofit professional who studied food systems and worked in environmental and community-focused organizations in Thailand. Now, drawing on her family’s market cooking roots and her passion for food, is building the skills and confidence through Sonoma Family Meal’s culinary training program to launch her own business in private cheffing and cooking education.
<h4>About Kanyaa: </h4>
Originally from the Isan region of Thailand, Kanyaa is a passionate cook with experience in pastry and much more. She lives in Rohnert Park with her teen son, and in her free time, enjoys preparing the dishes of her homeland, like chicken over rice and noodle soup. As the kitchen assistant, Kanyaa assists with the kitchen’s day-to-day operations, her favorite part of the role is "cooking for the community."

Local Event: Thai Cooking Class Benefitting Sonoma Family Meal

Thai Cooking Class Benefitting Sonoma Family Meal

Thai Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal - July 16
$125.00
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