Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego
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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
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 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 prepare...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
NOLA Flavors You’ll Love
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create unforgettable meals with a New Orleans twist. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in San Diego. Led by Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Sweet Pumpkin Love for Fall Days
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace fall baking with warm donuts and pumpkin soufflé. Discover cozy fall treats in this hands-on cooking class in San Diego. Craft spiced pumpkin ice cream, airy pumpkin soufflé and soft pumpkin donuts with tangy buttermilk glaze. You’ll also enjoy a bonus demo from Chef Michael or a talented resident chef on...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Everyday French Recipes From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find joy in simple, delicious French comfort classics. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in San Diego. Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs to make roasted cauliflower soup finished with truffle oil, haricots verts with brown butter and toasted almonds and a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Cooking With Fall Ingredients - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn the language of love through savory flavors and sweet moments. Savor autumn with this romantic French date night cooking class in San Diego. Led by Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn to sear steak to perfection, whip up a delicate hazelnut vinaigrette salad and build a creamy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Timeless Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how tried-and-true cookware elevates Italian classics. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use a cast iron skillet to create a rustic Italian twist on traditional surf and turf. With tips from the chef, you’ll prepare juicy seared steak and develop a creamy seafood risotto. For dessert, use your cast...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Bonding Over Sushi
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Sushi-loving squads are sure to love facing off in this deliciously-competitive team bonding experience Looking for a team-building activity that’s as tasty as it is engaging? Led by a renowned chef, this sushi making class will teach your group all they need to know to make their favorite rolls.
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Verified Chef
Chef Krong
Vista
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Group Fiesta Feast
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Strengthen bonds in this fiesta-themed and competitive culinary class for groups. Ready to sharpen your team’s creative and culinary skills with a food-forward team building activity? With help from a renowned chef, this class allows any group to learn to create fiesta-style snacks like gourmet guacamole,...
Verified Chef
Chef Donna
Vista
CHEF’S PLACE
Favorites From Thai Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Embrace the popular flavors of Thai cuisine during this authentic culinary experience. Chef Supranee grew up in Thailand surrounded by a culinary-crafty family, soaking up the histories and flavors of Thai cuisine and this cooking class is the perfect opportunity to soak up some of the Chef's unique expertise....
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Verified Chef
Chef Supranee
San Diego (La Jolla)
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