Holiday Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Don’t get caught struggling in the kitchen until the last minute. Instead, feel your best this holiday season and impress your guests. Learn how to conquer your holiday dinner like a champion and get inspiration from the absolute best. Local chefs are experts at preparing professional meal plans and beautiful gourmet spreads. Join one of the many downtown San Diego holiday cooking classes today and learn easy, quick steps for a stress-free holiday gathering.
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Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Foundations of French Pastry
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn and practice the foundational techniques of classic French pastry with Chef Laura. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you traditional lessons from the art of French pastry. You will explore a variety of basic skills, from preparing flaky pastry dough to pâte à choux, the base dough for...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Mastering Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the Thanksgiving cooking game. Sharpen your skills in time for Thanksgiving with this cooking class dedicated to learning the ins and outs of holiday cooking essentials. You’ll perfect your roasting and herb-brining techniques while preparing a flavorful chicken. Learn to whip up creamy mashed potatoes with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Outdoor Grilling Class
Outdoor Farm-to-Table Feast
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to grill a farm-to-table feast infused with island vibes in Chef Jordan's backyard. In this outdoor hands-on grilling class with Chef Jordan, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course menu that fuses farm-to-table Californian cuisine with a touch of island flavor and flair.
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Culinary Journey to Asia
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to craft a series of dishes from various regions in Asia. Get familiar with a selection of authentic Asian dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Adina will guide you through crafting this flavorful menu, sharing tips and teaching techniques along the way.
Begin by learning how to craft crispy...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Thai Cooking 101
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of Thai cooking with some of Thailand's most popular dishes. Chef Krong teaches you some of the basic fundamentals to Thai food in this hands-on cooking class. With a menu featuring some of the most well-loved Thai dishes, this interactive experience introduces the unique flavors and techniques that...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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French and Italian Fusion
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Laura will show you how to get the most out of cooking with wine. French and Italian cuisine rely heavily on wine for cooking. Whether for deglazing a pan to make a sauce, simmering for hours to add flavor or a splash over fruit, wine is central to southern European fare.
The class starts with an asparagus...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Thanksgiving Table Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the art of Thanksgiving cooking with style. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a modern Thanksgiving cooking class filled with festive flavors. Cook turchetta, a juicy porchetta-style turkey breast, then prepare roasted green beans with sweet potatoes and toss...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Plant-Based Farm to Fork
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to prepare exquisite plant-based meals, and discover the health benefits within. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jordan has prepared an incredible four-course, plant-based menu for you to create using herbs, vegetables, citrus and produce from his very own culinary garden.
As you work your way...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Fundamental Dessert Techniques
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the art of making elevated, individually portioned desserts with Chef Rachel. In this dessert-focused cooking class, you'll learn the foundational techniques behind three classic sweet treats. Chef Adina will guide you while balancing delicate flavors to enhance silky panna cotta, smooth crème brûlée and...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Seasonal French Bistro
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Experience fresh ingredients and flavors that make each season shine in Paris. In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare an elegant and impressive four-course French bistro menu featuring fresh seasonal flavors and ingredients that come together for the perfect Parisian meal.
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Holiday Baking Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate festive baking in a cheerful cooking class. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a holiday baking class designed to spark joy in the kitchen. Bake classic Parker House rolls, prepare chewy ginger molasses cookies and create a pumpkin roulade with bright...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.