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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Pâtisserie Secrets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the artistry of French pastry. Delight in a trio of French classics with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn the secrets for crafting perfect Paris-Brest, a rich pastry filled with praline cream and decadent chocolate Champagne truffles that melt in your mouth. Finally, master the art of butter shortbread...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seaside Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ride the waves of French culinary charm. Taste the French coast with this comforting cooking class. You’ll start with classic moules frites, then dive into assembling a crisp frisée salad topped with poached eggs and warm bacon lardons. For dessert, craft a rich and silky chocolate mousse to close out the evening...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Rustic French Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embark on a culinary escape to the French countryside. Take a trip to Southern France with a sun-kissed menu in this fun cooking class. Begin the meal with tender pan-seared chicken, a divine ratatouille tart layered with seasonal vegetables. Complete the dish with a simple green salad and for the finale, make...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Takeout Night - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy sizzling takeout favorites and fun! Make takeout night an extra fun experience with a creative cooking class for everyone! You’ll learn together how to make vegetable lo mein and chicken and chive dumplings with mouthwatering ginger dipping sauce. Finish off with a citrusy orange sorbet for the perfect end to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Kiss - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love with classic French cuisine. Treat yourself and your loved one to an evening of elegance in this romantic French cooking class. You’ll start with pan-roasted chicken finished in a fragrant mustard sauce, served alongside rainbow truffled pommes Anna. Complete the plate with a crisp salad and for...
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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 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. This hands-on...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Chocolate by Hand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in handmade chocolate confections and timeless techniques. In this cooking class, explore luxurious desserts that celebrate chocolate in every form. You’ll create golden chocolate-covered honeycomb, hand-rolled espresso amaretto truffles and a silky baked chocolate soufflé. Learn tempering, folding and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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A Celebration Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a decadent, garlic-kissed dinner crafted for a special occasion. Celebrate with flavor and flair in this memorable cooking class. Learn to prepare garlic-kissed roasted chicken, ultra-smooth mashed potatoes with chives, a fresh salad with goat cheese and walnuts and a warm chocolate soufflé with caramel....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Handmade Pasta and More
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh pasta and craft a vibrant Italian-inspired menu. This hands-on cooking class offers an immersive experience in Italian cooking traditions. You’ll craft fresh pasta dough, whip a rich fettuccini carbonara sauce and assemble a fresh kale salad bursting with seasonal produce. Complete the meal with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Cuisine for the Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore sophisticated French cooking from savory mains to delicate desserts. Savor classic French dining through a refined menu featuring herb-roasted chicken and truffled pommes dauphine. Complement your meal with French green beans tossed in lemon capers and herbs and a rich vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. Book...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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