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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Holiday
A Twist on Indian Favorites
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Put a non-traditional spin on classic Indian dishes with Chef Rachel as your guide. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Adina will teach you a handful of non-traditional recipes for the classic and traditional Indian food you know and love, along with smart cooking techniques along the way.
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Holiday
The Art of Ancestral Cooking
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Discover the art of cooking grass-fed meat and organic produce over a live fire. Learn how to grill the way our ancestors did in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. As you enjoy a ceremonial cacao drink with creamy coconut and warm cinnamon, Chef Jordan will discuss the importance of a whole food...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Holiday
Sushi-Centered Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to craft and roll fresh, flavorful sushi rolls in this Asian inspired cooking class. Rolling sushi sometimes feels intimidating, but in this cooking class, you'll feel at ease with this process. This hands-on workshop is led by an experienced Chef Krong covering everything from selecting the freshest ingredients...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Holiday
Sweet and Savory Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the buttery layers of delicious croissants. Become an expert in laminating dough during this hands-on cooking class where you'll master the art of croissant making. A top-rated chef will guide you in preparing both savory leek and Gruyère cheese croissants and sweet dark chocolate croissants. You'll perfect...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Christmas
Harry Potter-Inspired Christmas Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Capture the culinary magic of the Wizarding World with a festive winter menu. This Harry Potter-inspired cooking class invites you to celebrate the season with a rustic menu fit for the Yule Ball at Hogwarts. Chef Patti, a master of magical cuisine, will guide you through each step, sharing tips and tricks inspired by...
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Chef Patti
Serving the Downtown San Diego area
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Holiday
Lavender-Infused Vegan Desserts
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy the complex, floral taste of fragrant lavender in three vegan desserts. In this hands-on, dessert-oriented cooking class, you'll learn how to incorporate lavender flowers into three plant-based desserts. Breathe in the aromatic scents as you cook with Chef Adina and learn vegan baking techniques.
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Thanksgiving
Classic Pasta for Kids
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner.
The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Thanksgiving
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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New Year
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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New Year
Plant-Based Farm to Fork
$169
Cooking Class
$169
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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Holiday
Italian Evening of Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your love story through a night of Italian flavors. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a date night cooking class filled with Italian classics. Begin with shrimp scampi served over homemade spaghetti, brighten the menu with a salad of shaved radish, fennel and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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New Year
Provençal French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Discover classic French techniques with this regional menu inspired by the south of France. In this interactive cooking class, you'll join Chef Adina for an exploration of French cuisine highlighting the region of Provence. This rustic meal elevates classic ingredients with a traditional style of French cooking....
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Chef Adina
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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