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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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 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 prepare...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Enjoy Italian Classics With a Seasonal Spin
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook rich, soul-warming meals straight from the Italian countryside. Celebrate the season with this Italian fall cooking class in San Diego. Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to shape gnocchi, sear chicken wrapped in prosciutto and build a rich marsala sauce from scratch. Then, make...
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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 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. For dessert,...
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Carlsbad
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Discover the Joy of Bread Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your baking routine with fresh, hand-crafted bread. Get hands-on with homemade bread in this beginner-friendly baking cooking class in San Diego. Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through making roasted vegetable focaccia, shaping French baguettes and pain d’epi and building...
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Carlsbad
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Craft a Refined French Autumn Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get inspired by French flavors and fall’s rustic charm. Celebrate fall flavors with a French twist in this cooking class in San Diego. Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through pan-searing chicken with rosemary and mushrooms, making gougères from scratch and preparing a salad with...
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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 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, queso fresco...
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Carlsbad
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Your New Favorite Southern Comfort Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy rich, nostalgic dishes inspired by the South. Indulge in classic comfort food in this hearty cooking class in San Diego. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs to make crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in rich red eye gravy. Then, roast broccoli with lemon and chili flakes for a flavorful...
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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 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 colorful...
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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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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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Carlsbad
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Flavors of Thai Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft classic Thai dishes with the perfect balance of flavors to delight your senses. Master the five core flavors of Thai cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. An expert chef instructor will show you how to balance the flavors and fresh ingredients to make authentic Thai dishes. Assemble crab spring rolls with a...
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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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