Join Us at the Food Pavilion in India Basin Waterfront Park !
Explore the vibrant and diverse food flavors at the Food Pavilion where we highlight cuisines and chefs from Bayview-Hunters Point, District 10 and San Francisco!
Join us for weekend culinary pop ups, free community classes, and expert-led workshops. This is the ultimate spot to learn, taste and connect with our community.
Upcoming Events
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Coffee & Pastries by Ujamaa Kitchen
Every Monday - Will be closed May 18, 2026
11am to 3pm
Start your week at The Food Pavilion with En2action as we serve small sweet treats and coffee provided by our very own Ujamaa Kitchen!
Food Protection Manager Certification Course & Exam
Date: Monday - August 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Classroom under Shipwrights Cottage
Address: 900 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA
This certification is required for all food entrepreneurs interested in using Ujamaa Kitchen or The Food Pavilion. To qualify, you must have a valid Food Safety Manager Certification—so it is essential, if you don’t have a current certification, that you either attend this free course and exam.
Free to Attend, but Registration Required, Available for only Bayview residents.
Pop Up Series
Every Saturday & Sunday of July, 2026
11am to 3pm
SukulentaSF is an Afro-Latina owned catering company based in San Francisco, celebrating the bold flavors of Colombian cuisine with a fresh California twist. Founded by Chef Angelica Mena, SukulentaSF brings people together through handcrafted brunch, catering, and community-focused dining experiences made with locally sourced ingredients and lots of love.
En2action x The Food Pavilion Office Hours
Every First and Third Monday of the Month
3:00-4:30pm
Interested in becoming a resident at The Food Pavilion? Have general questions about your food business? Join us at 900 Innes Ave for Open Office Hours. No appointment needed, just drop in to learn about the application process, requirements, and how we support food entrepreneurs in general.
Questions? Email info@thefoodpavilionsf.org
Free Community Class
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:00- 7:00pm
“The Art of Mole” with Chef Olivia
Olivia Mecalco, a chef shaped by her grandmother’s collection of regional Mexican recipes, brings both tradition and range to her cooking. After 18 years in San Francisco kitchens spanning California-Mexican, Cuban, French, and Italian cuisines, she launched Mi Comedor—now her independent catering business. A La Cocina alum, Olivia is known for vibrant, thoughtful dishes that fuse classic Latin American flavors with modern technique, showcased through sought-after pop-ups, major events, and as a regular at the Ferry Building Farmers Market.
Community Celebration!
Wednesday July 8 & Thursday July 9, 2026
5:00- 8:00pm
Food for Thought
As part of the Future of Us Festival (@futures.us), Kamu Siapa Kitchen (@kamu_siapa_kitchen) is teaming up with local Bayview non-profit, En2action (@en2action) to host a back-to-back live dinner service and pre-order takeout featuring a Indonesian + Southern Soul Food set menu that was co-created with Bayview residents, advocates, and chefs that speaks to the past, present, and now future of food cultures in Bayview.
ALL ARE WELCOME, and we invite Bayview/Hunter's Point residents in particular to come and enjoy a meal by simply providing their address.
Exciting Opportunities!
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Food Vendors
Showcase your culinary creations at our monthly pop-up series! From artisanal bakers to street food chefs, we welcome a diverse range of food vendors to share your unique flavors and culture with the community.
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Community Based Organizations
Host community workshops that engages and empowers our local community. Nonprofits and community based organization (including community gardens) working in food justice or providing hands-on cooking experiences to both youth and adults are encouraged to apply.
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Culinary Instructors & Businesses
Explore and share unique culinary experiences with fellow food enthusiasts. We invite culinary instructors and businesses interested in conducting dynamic workshops—such as wine and cheese pairing, food fermentation, or knife skills—to consider the Food Pavilion as the perfect venue for these unique classes.
