La Cocina Alley at Carnaval San Francisco
May
24
to May 25

La Cocina Alley at Carnaval San Francisco

Celebrate Carnaval San Francisco at this free, two-day family festival and Grand Parade in the Mission District! Experience the vibrant cultural arts and traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, plus enjoy La Cocina Alley featuring food from talented entrepreneurs from our incubator program. Join the largest multicultural celebration on the West Coast!

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Small Business Fest 2025
May
7
11:30 AM11:30

Small Business Fest 2025

  • 333 Market Street San Francisco, CA, 94103 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In celebration of Small Business Week, Wells Fargo will host a market featuring food and retail busineses in partnership with La Cocina, SF New Deal, and Main Street Launch.

📍 Where: 333 Market Street, Downtown SF
🕦 When: 11:30am – 3:00pm

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La Cocina's 20th Anniversary Gala
May
1
6:00 PM18:00

La Cocina's 20th Anniversary Gala

UPDATE: This Event is Sold Out! La Cocina’s 20th Anniversary Gala will be a celebration of 20 years of cultivating food entrepreneurs and transforming communities. Enjoy delicious bites from iconic Bay Area chefs, live entertainment, and inspiring stories. Together, we’ll raise a toast to the past, present, and future of La Cocina’s impact. Don’t miss this special evening!

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Pre-Order La Cocina + Friends Bake Sale Box
May
1
to May 9

Pre-Order La Cocina + Friends Bake Sale Box

Support La Cocina by indulging in a box that gives back! This baker’s dozen is packed with 13 sweet-and-savory treats—from buns to baklawa to blondies—crafted by talented La Cocina chefs and top Bay Area eateries. Perfect for Mother’s Day!

Pre-Order by 5pm on May 9 for pick up within specific hours on May 10 at one of three locations (SF, Oakland, and Sunnyvale). Details in the link. Limited quantities available.

Thanks to the generosity of time and treats from our chef partners: Abacá, b. patisserie, Black Jet Baking Company, Kopi Bar, Nopa, and State Bird Provisions.

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La Cocina Popup Night Market
Mar
27
6:00 PM18:00

La Cocina Popup Night Market

Join us for a La Cocina Popup Night Market where you’ll discover emerging food businesses while enjoying exceptional flavors. Grab your La Cocina passport and travel to six destinations via a global culinary journey. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and flavors from talented chefs of businesses in our incubator program.

Your attendance helps entrepreneurs apply their training in real-world settings after weeks of menu planning and recipe development. Experience the Bay Area's vibrant food culture while making a difference in these culinary creators' journeys. Purchase tickets here.

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La Cocina at Love Bites - Ferry Building
Feb
13
5:00 PM17:00

La Cocina at Love Bites - Ferry Building

  • San Francisco Ferry Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate your love of San Francisco with an evening of gourmet bites, wines, music, and art at the Ferry Building! Proceeds benefit Foodwise, supporting food education for all ages and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market where many La Cocina entrepreneurs are featured. Purchase tasting tickets in advance or snag them onsite starting at 5 PM (while supplies last). Don’t miss La Cocina’s table to pick up a free map featuring eateries across the Bay Area launched by entrepreneurs from our incubator program. Get tickets and more info here.

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La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Dec
28
8:00 AM08:00

La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Every Saturday in December, three incredible entrepreneurs are popping up at the La Cocina tent at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Enjoy Chilean empanadas and alfajores from Sabores del Sur; bold and spicy Yucatan chili oils from Flor de Chile; and gourmet salts, confections, and balsamic spreads from Sal de Vida.

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La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Dec
21
8:00 AM08:00

La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Every Saturday in December, three incredible entrepreneurs are popping up at the La Cocina tent at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Enjoy Chilean empanadas and alfajores from Sabores del Sur; bold and spicy Yucatan chili oils from Flor de Chile; and gourmet salts, confections, and balsamic spreads from Sal de Vida.

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La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Dec
14
8:00 AM08:00

La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Every Saturday in December, three incredible entrepreneurs are popping up at the La Cocina tent at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Enjoy Chilean empanadas and alfajores from Sabores del Sur; bold and spicy Yucatan chili oils from Flor de Chile; and gourmet salts, confections, and balsamic spreads from Sal de Vida.

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La Cocina at Ferry Building Holiday Open House
Dec
11
5:30 PM17:30

La Cocina at Ferry Building Holiday Open House

  • Ferry Building Marketplace (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the season at the Ferry Building’s 3rd Annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy wine tastings, live jazz from the Awesome Orchestra, warm drinks, holiday crafts, and a festive photo studio. Explore La Cocina’s best-selling holiday gift boxes and savor eats from eateries by La Cocina entrepreneurs, including Lunette, Palmvy, Peaches Patties, and Reem’s California. Free tickets and details here.

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La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Dec
7
8:00 AM08:00

La Cocina Popup at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Every Saturday in December, three incredible entrepreneurs are popping up at the La Cocina tent at Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Enjoy Chilean empanadas and alfajores from Sabores del Sur; bold and spicy Yucatan chili oils from Flor de Chile; and gourmet salts, confections, and balsamic spreads from Sal de Vida.

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