Kitchen Rental & Event Space
Looking for a kitchen rental or event space in San Francisco? Host your cooking class, team-building activity, or event in our Foodwise Kitchen at the Ferry Building. The Foodwise Kitchen is a one-of-a-kind gathering place for hands-on classes, tasting events, small parties, and other food-centered events.
At the foot of Market Street on the Embarcadero, our covered outdoor space is housed in a historic transit hub with the activity of the Embarcadero just beyond the archways. It is also ideal for caterers using the Grand Hall or the South Plaza as a main event space who need “back of house” kitchen and staging space.
What is the Foodwise Kitchen space like?
Our kitchen and arcade is 2,850 square feet located in the Ferry Building’s sheltered outdoor space under the archways, facing the Embarcadero near Market Street. The event area is approximately 150’ x 15’ and features numerous photomurals about sustainable agricultural practices that house our mobile kitchen equipment behind them.
Who can rent the kitchen?
The facility is ideal for private cooking demonstrations, hands-on classes, tasting events, small parties and receptions, and other food-centered events. It is also ideal for caterers using the Grand Hall or the South Plaza as a main event space which need “back of house” kitchen and staging space. The kitchen is not a commissary kitchen, where food is prepared and taken offsite.
How many people can the space accommodate?
80 people hands-on class or seated or 150 people standing reception.
Can Foodwise help us facilitate a class or event at the Foodwise Kitchen?
We work primarily with the following companies to manage cooking parties, team building, and special events at our space. Please contact them directly to see how they might best meet your needs.
Want to book our space or learn more?
Contact us at to learn more and book your rental. See our FAQ below for more details, policies, and rates.