Cooking Matters

Our Cooking Matters program offers free cooking and nutrition classes to adults, children and families. We are always looking for volunteer chefs, nutritionists, and food lovers. Learn more about Cooking Matters here or click here to volunteer!

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18 reasons is non-profit community space and a proud member of the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses.



Rent Our Space

Whether you are planning an elegant cocktail party, intimate birthday dinner, a bridal shower, cooking class, or an off-site business meeting, 18 Reasons may be the perfect venue for your next event! We are located in the heart of the Mission District, and our gallery space, with long raw-edge wooden tables, iron and wood bar, cooking library, and a rotating art exhibition, offers a beautiful setting for your party or gathering. We can accommodate up to 25 people for seated dinners and 45 people for cocktail parties.

For any event where food will be served, we work with Bi-Rite Catering to create the perfect meal and beverage pairings. Please check out the catering menu HERE.

For hands-on cooking classes, we work with a selection of our best teachers to offer the experienced and new cook alike opportunities to learn how to hand-roll pasta, master a vegetable-focused meal, pair beer and cheese, and much more.

We offer discounts to non-profit groups and neighbors!

To check availability and pricing please contact us below. Please note: fields with an asterix (*) are required

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