Jamrock Culinary Arts Center

Jamrock Culinary Arts Center offers cooking classes that include options like a teen summer cooking camp, Christmas-themed classes, and farm-to-table pop-up dinners featuring locally sourced ingredients. The program also hosts birthday parties, private group events, teambuilding events, and special dinner service with prepared meals for two. Families and groups can use a private dining or meeting space, and the program also offers private in-home catering in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

• Price: Special Price for TWO CAMPS $300; Prepared meals for Two $25; Classes are $60.00 per person.

In the six months since Chef David Jamrock opened his Culinary Arts Center in Hollister, the program has been led by Chef Dave, also known as Chef Jamrock or Chef David Jamrock. Jamrock Culinary Arts Center states that it is devoted to inspiring home cooks with the joys of culinary exploration, with passionate chefs providing comprehensive instruction and accessible resources. Chef Dave has been featured on Eat This TV!, and the program has been involved in pop-up events at Crave, planning and executing alfresco feasts at the Gilroy Demonstration Garden, and selling at the destination farmers market at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Testimonials mention friendly and personal instruction, smooth-running classes for groups, good food, cooking tips, and conversation, as well as lower prices than other cooking class options mentioned by one participant.

Last updated July 13, 2026.