Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Best Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego for your next culinary journey
Discover the techniques to cook incredible meals in an assortment of cooking classes in Downtown San Diego. San Diego is only a hop-skip away from the beautiful ocean, full of fresh seafood. Take this freshness to your plate with the help of skilled chefs. Not in the mood for seafood? There's so much more, from egg dishes to Southern comfort food, sushi, steaks and the list goes on. There is something for every palate. Book now.
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Kids' Pasta-Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The kids will learn how to make authentic handmade pasta in this entertaining cooking class. Explore the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Chef ShaSha will guide you by using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to make a handful of kids' favorite dishes.
Begin by preparing colorful...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Elegant Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Elevate festive gatherings with elegant handcrafted appetizers. Join the acclaimed Chef Laura for a hands-on seasonal cooking class where you’ll master a sophisticated array of holiday hors d’oeuvres. Learn to prepare the recipes of his four-course appetizer menu to uplift any occasion with a gourmet...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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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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Gourmet First Class Fare
$139
Cooking Class
$139
This high-flying class introduces you to a series of special selections from elegant airline menus. Let Chef Krong teach you how to create first-class selections from the very best of gourmet airline cuisine in this fun cooking class. No ticket bookings, seat assignments or passports necessary to enjoy these savory...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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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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Classic French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare refined French recipes with fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients. Discover the art of French cooking through a sophisticated menu that balances flavors and textures. You’ll learn to bake salmon en papillote with aromatic herbs, roast perfectly seasoned potatoes and braise leeks dressed in tarragon...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Classic Italian Desserts
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make an delectable assortment of customizable Italian desserts. This cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make popular Italian desserts. Prepare these treats like a pro and customize your sweet creations with Chef ShaSha’s expert guidance.
First, you'll whip up creamy and rich...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Cooking With Mushrooms
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Explore the world of mushrooms, and their positive impact on your health, with Chef Jordan. Join Chef Jordan to learn about the many health and wellness benefits of mushrooms, which contain antioxidants, among other compounds, that can help to remove damaging free radicals from your body.
Start out with a...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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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.
You'll begin with...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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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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Practical Chocolate Dessert Recipes That Work
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight in crafting chocolate creations that wow the senses. In this decadent cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego), Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta-Making Date Night
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Spend your next date night learning the art of pasta-making in this hands-on class. Take your date out on a culinary adventure by working together to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Chef ShaSha will be your guide as you navigate these delicious and exciting...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.