Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego

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In a stress-free and fun environment, gourmet chefs will inspire and delight you with a selection of succulent cuisine from around the world. Whether you have always dreamed of creating authentic Mexican tacos or want to surprise your guests with Belgian waffles made from scratch, there is no shortage of exciting dishes to explore. Book one of these San Diego beginner cooking classes today!


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Classic Chinese Cuisine

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to master the art of Chinese cooking. Create restaurant-quality Chinese dishes in this fully immersive cooking class. The professional chef will demonstrate authentic cooking methods and teach you to create a delicious hot and sour soup, stir-fry and more. You'll learn how to prepare fresh ingredients in a...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, May 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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Gourmet Vegan

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make an elevated menu focused on plant-based ingredients with Chef Rachel. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Rachel will guide you through preparing a three-course meal featuring hearty vegetables and vibrant herbs. From knife cuts to roasting, you will apply professional techniques to enhance your...
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Chef Rachel
4.9
31 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, May 16th at 2:00PM & other times
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Explore Sicilian Classics

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an unforgettable Italian meal. You'll get to learn several Italian classics during this hands-on cooking class. The expert chef will guide you as you learn how to combine fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. You'll make a delicious chicken piccata served with truffle-flavored asparagus and creamy garlic...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Tue, May 7th at 7:00PM & other times
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Puff Pastry Masterclass

$99
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$99
Learn how to bake the perfect sweet and savory pastries. In this 3-hour cooking class, you will learn how to perfect the art of puff pastry. You'll be guided throughout the whole process by an expert chef, who will teach you how to create the perfect dough and then fill it with a medley of sweet and savory...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, May 9th at 10:00AM & other times
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Tuscan Al Fresco

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the beauty of Italy to your plate. Explore the region of Tuscany in this fun cooking class where you'll be shown how to create a delicious Italian meal from scratch. Using the zesty fresh flavors of lemon, you'll be shown how to create the perfect grilled chicken, adding an aromatic touch of rosemary to finish...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, May 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Master Pasta Making

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make the finest homemade pasta. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover how to create the most fantastically flavorsome pasta from scratch! You'll discover how to create the perfect pasta dough and practice rolling and cutting several different types of pasta. Using fresh produce, you'll also get...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, May 9th at 7:00PM & other times
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Baking Elegant Macarons

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bake the perfect sweet treat for your special someone. In this 3-hour cooking class, you'll discover how to create delicious macarons, perfect for your mom, partner or yourself as a treat. From creating the batter to coloring, piping and baking, you'll learn all the skills needed to create delicate...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Fri, May 10th at 9:00AM & other times
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Seafood Special

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an impressive seafood meal to share. Experience a true taste of New England in this seafood-inspired cooking class which brings the flavors of the coast to your plate. The chef will demonstrate how to create the tastiest crab cakes, teaching you the best techniques for preparing and cooking shellfish. You'll...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Wed, May 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Wonderful Wildflower Macarons

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Macaron making with a creative twist. Arts meets flavor in this exceptional cooking class which teaches you the skills needed to create delicate macarons. During this 3-hour experience, you'll be guided through the process of macaron making, from creating the batter to piping perfect floral shapes. By the end of the...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Fri, May 17th at 9:00AM & other times
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Knife Skills

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Level up your chef skills and learn how to properly use kitchen knives. All good chefs know how important it is to use kitchen equipment correctly and in this cooking class, you'll learn one of the most important skills: knives. You will be carefully shown how to use kitchen knives safely and effectively, to get the...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, May 23rd at 10:00AM
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Summer Cookout

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your guests with the perfect summer cookout. In this cooking class, you'll learn all the tips and tricks needed to create the tastiest summer cookout. The professional chef will guide you through the process of making the juiciest ribs with homemade glaze, classic coleslaw and potato salad. You'll even get to...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, May 27th at 1:00PM
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Classic Donuts

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master some donut recipes, and let your creativity run free with taste and fillings. You won't want to miss this hands-on cooking class! Learn how to fry, fill, and glaze one of the world's most popular desserts while an experienced chef instructor teaches you how to prepare donut dough from scratch and then...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
4.8
28 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sun, Jun 2nd at 10:00AM & other times
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