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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The Trattoria
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy simple ingredients that make unforgettable meals. Enjoy the tastes of Italy in this immersive cooking class where crispy chicken Milanese takes center stage. An expert chef will guide you through a summery Italian menu paired with bruschetta, braised greens and a nectarine-blueberry crostata to complete the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Country Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in a meal made with simple seasonal ingredients from the farm. In this summer-inspired cooking class, you’ll learn how to make a farm-fresh meal featuring grilled salmon with lemon-dill butter as your main. Pair your salmon with haricot verts seasoned with herbs and add a crisp apple and fennel salad with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Summer's Best Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
An evening of summer on your plate! Get ready for a summer feast with this exciting cooking class. You’ll learn how to make crispy corn fritters served with herbed aioli and make mustard-crusted pork chops with a hint of brown sugar. Top off the plate with smoky grilled kale and for a sweet finish, prepare a classic...
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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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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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Thai Street Food and Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Thailand’s street food and classic recipes bursting with authentic flavors. Join this refined yet approachable cooking class to discover vibrant Thai flavors. Prepare crispy corn and lime fritters, classic pad thai noodles and creamy panang coconut curry with shrimp. End with sweet mango sticky rice for a...
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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
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