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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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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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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Pizzeria Perfection - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Upgrade pizza night with crowd-pleasing homemade pies. This interactive cooking class makes pizza night easy and fun for the whole family. Parents and children work together with an expert chef instructor to create kid-approved custom pies. You’ll learn to make dough from scratch, then assemble your toppings and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Build Easy Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the joy of cooking with traditional Mediterranean staples. Explore pantry staples in this Mediterranean cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs to roast chicken with caramelized onion and preserved lemon, toss a carrot salad with cumin seed and feta and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Whip Up a Boldly Spiced Family Style Mexican Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate your favorite Mexican comfort food with fresh, bold ingredients. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mastering Classic Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become an expert in the art of croissants with guidance from a world-class chef. This in-depth cooking class provides hands-on practice with essential skills for preparing classic French croissants. Your chef instructor shares tips and feedback as you mix and laminate the dough – a crucial process for achieving the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Holiday
Holiday Baking Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate festive baking in a cheerful cooking class. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a holiday baking class designed to spark joy in the kitchen. Bake classic Parker House rolls, prepare chewy ginger molasses cookies and create a pumpkin roulade with bright...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Demystified
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience dim sum mastery and bold flavors. Delightfully plump dim sum dumplings take the spotlight during this in-depth cooking class. A top-rated chef is eager to teach you how to form, fold, pleat and steam your dim sum to rival restaurant quality. You'll also prepare a selection of sweet and savory treats using...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Beef Wellington 101 - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a British classic destined to make your dinner table cause for celebration. The beef Wellington you'll create in this hands-on cooking class is exemplary of the great British culinary tradition. Learn to create a tender puff pastry and assemble a bake filled with succulent beef filet. You'll also prepare a set...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Thanksgiving
Stuffed Pasta: Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an unbelievable stuffed pasta from scratch. Don't miss the chance to become a master of pasta in this hands-on ravioli-making cooking class. Under the guidance of a highly skilled chef, you'll learn how to create two types of delicious stuffed pasta. Start with a butternut squash ravioli paired with a delightful...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Thanksgiving
World Bread Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover cultural traditions through global bread recipes. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a bread-making adventure that spans the world. Start with Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah, bake Italian focaccia with rosemary and roasted garlic and finish with...
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.