Beginner Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach, CA
Discover your cooking feet and learn to prepare simple, delectable and healthful cuisine. Even if you know nothing about cooking, you will be astonished at the variety of dishes you will have the opportunity to explore with an experienced gourmet chef. With beginner cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach, you can recreate your newly-learned creations at home and impress friends and family at every occasion. Be sure to book today!
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Thai Cuisine Fundamentals
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Join Chef Jordan on an immersive culinary tour of Thailand! Cuisine in Thailand is the result of influences primarily from India and China, and is popular internationally for its unique range of flavor profiles that cater to a variety of preferences. Drawing heavily upon fresh ingredients from the earth, it has...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Korean Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for recreating classic Korean flavors at home. This interactive cooking class highlights traditional techniques for creating signature Korean dishes. Learn how to emulate the distinct flavors and textures of Korean cuisine in a selection of popular dishes such as chewy rice cakes and lettuce wraps stuffed...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Parisian Flavors for Chilly Nights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fall together with French techniques and rich seasonal flavors. Turn up the flavor on your next night out in this autumn-inspired French cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will walk you through searing steak, making a creamy potato gratin and building a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Cooking With Fall Ingredients - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn the language of love through savory flavors and sweet moments. Savor autumn with this romantic French date night cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Led by Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn to sear steak to perfection, whip up a delicate hazelnut vinaigrette salad and build a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Sweet Pumpkin Love for Fall Days
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace fall baking with warm donuts and pumpkin soufflé. Discover cozy fall treats in this hands-on cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Craft spiced pumpkin ice cream, airy pumpkin soufflé and soft pumpkin donuts with tangy buttermilk glaze. You’ll also enjoy a bonus demo from Chef Michael or a talented...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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NOLA Flavors You’ll Love
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create unforgettable meals with a New Orleans twist. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Led by Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Cook a Rich Spanish Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the flavor with traditional Spanish cooking methods. Learn how to build a Spanish-style feast in this hands-on cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will walk you through making peppery chicken thighs, cheesy roasted potatoes, braised greens with chickpeas,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta Essentials for Home Cooks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn foundational skills for crafting homemade pasta dishes. This hands-on cooking class will ignite a passion for pasta as you learn tips for making complete, pasta-based dishes from start to finish. An expert chef teaches you to create flavorful elements from versatile dough that can be used for numerous pasta...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Timeless Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how tried-and-true cookware elevates Italian classics. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use a cast iron skillet to create a rustic Italian twist on traditional surf and turf. With tips from the chef, you’ll prepare juicy seared steak and develop a creamy seafood risotto. For dessert, use your cast...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fall Comfort Food to Brighten the Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform your kitchen with autumn-inspired cooking confidence. Celebrate autumn in this hands-on cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) with Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs. You’ll prepare tender pork chops glazed with beer and maple syrup, then craft traditional spaetzle tossed in brown butter....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Discovering Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore unique ingredients and methods from across Italy in this hands-on lesson. This immersive cooking class showcases the diversity of Italian cuisine. Using regional ingredients such as cavatappi and robust pecorino, a world-class chef teaches you to craft a vibrant Italian menu. Practice knife skills while...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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