Filipino Food 101
10/2- 10/16/2025, Thursday, 5pm-8pm
Instructor: Chef Dominic Ainza
Location: Ocean Campus, Statler Wing 012
Discover the flavors of the Philippines and build your cooking confidence! Join our 3-day Filipino cooking class, where you’ll learn the basics of cooking and explore the country’s rich culinary heritage. From essential knife skills to cooking techniques, you’ll get hands-on practice preparing traditional dishes like adobo, sinigang, and more. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their culinary skills, this class will teach you the fundamentals of Filipino cooking and give you the confidence to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. By the end of the class, you’ll be cooking up delicious Filipino dishes and taking home new skills to impress your family and friends. * Enrollment includes $100 material fee for meals and recipe book.
All tools and supplies will be available for this class. However, if you would like to bring your own apron and chef knife, you are more than welcome to.
Comfortable, closed toe shoes and for anyone with long hair, hair tie or a hat. Hair nets will be provided if needed.
Instructor Bio: Meet Chef Dominic Ainza, a seasoned chef and instructor with a passion for teaching and sharing his love of food. With experience in top Bay Area kitchens and a thriving career as a tech corporate chef, he cooks for diverse groups every day, mastering a wide range of cuisines. With training at the California Culinary Academy and a background in youth counseling, Chef Ainza brings a unique approach to cooking that emphasizes simple, honest ingredients and techniques. As a proud Filipino-American, he infuses his teaching with warmth and community. Whether you're a culinary student or just starting out, Chef Ainza welcomes students of all skill levels and backgrounds, eager to share his passion for food and cooking. As an instructor at City College of San Francisco, Chef Ainza inspires students with his culinary expertise and dedication to mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals.
