Beginner Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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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Great for Groups of 4-18
Handmade Thai Fare
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
This Thai-focused class features authentic dishes packed with superfoods and hearty flavors. In this hands-on team building activity with Chef Jordan, you and your fellows will learn to make Thai dishes using high-quality ingredients. You'll also learn tips for cooking Thai food and the techniques to make each dish...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Patriot Cupcakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy a sweet celebration of creativity and desserts! Get ready for a sweet celebration in this exciting cooking class designed for the whole family. Together, you’ll decorate firework cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and festive red, white, and blue decorations. This class is perfect for families who want to bring...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Rustic Italian Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustic Italian pasta is on the menu in this fun and inspired cooking class. Enjoy rustic Italian delights that you create from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Your five-star chef instructor will guide you through the process of mixing and rolling pasta dough, preparing fresh shrimp and creating a tomato and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Five-Star Experience - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook and connect over a five-star meal. In this top-notch cooking class, you'll work alongside a five-star chef to prepare a five-star meal. Begin this elegant evening with chile-crusted ribeye smothered in parsley-cilantro oil and roasted carrots on the side. Next, assemble a fresh arugula and almond salad with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Grilling Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the grill with sizzling summer favorites. Celebrate summer in this hands-on cooking class that brings the essence of the season to your plate. You’ll craft a colorful charred pepper, peach and feta salad to pair with a succulent smoked skirt steak. Complete your dish with sweet corn smothered in smoky lime...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Uncovering Italy's Non-Pasta Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn all about the non-pasta side of Italian cooking in this inspired cooking class. Italian cuisine isn't just about pasta; learn about their other dishes in this cooking class. Your chef instructor will teach you how to prepare Italian salsa verde with tender pork loin chops. You'll also assemble a refreshing...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love with the flavors of Tuscany. Indulge in a romantic evening inspired by the flavors of Italy in this exciting cooking class. With the guidance of an esteemed chef, you'll prepare Tuscan grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary, make potato gnocchi with basil pesto and a refreshing arugula salad. Finish with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Koreatown Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Take a culinary tour of Koreatown and take home a gift! Spice up your kitchen with the authentic Korean flavors you'll master in this exciting cooking class. An expert chef will guide you in preparing fried chicken with garlic glaze, juicy pork dumplings with tasty sesame dipping sauce and a refreshing marinated...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Southeast Asian Eats - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in the heat of Southeast Asian flavor. Embark on a flavorful journey through Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. With the support of an esteemed chef, you'll make shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce, lemongrass and chile grilled chicken and a fresh rice noodle salad. Finish on a sweet note with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Creating tempting chocolate desserts in this class, designed to please anyone with a sweet tooth! This fun and engaging cooking class is designed for chocolate lovers. And who doesn't love chocolate?! Alongside a master chef, you'll learn to create rich brownies, airy mousse and refreshing gelato using different...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pub-Style Fish & Chips
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to master this classic favorite at home. Dive into a beloved classic with this exciting cooking class. With guidance from a top chef, you’ll learn to make crispy beer-battered fish and chips paired with tangy coleslaw. Finish the meal with a fluffy strawberry shortcake made from scratch and a refreshing...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Bastille Day Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embark on a French-inspired celebration! Celebrate Bastille Day with a culinary experience in this cooking class inspired by the elegance of French cuisine. You’ll work with five-star chefs and start the evening with savory gougères followed by perfectly seared scallops and a fresh endive and radicchio salad....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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.