Cooking Classes in San Diego
Best Cooking Classes in San Diego for your next culinary journey

There are many reasons why they call it America’s Finest City, not least of which is the line-up of delicious cooking classes in San Diego. Indeed, whether you’re in Carlsbad & Oceanside, Downtown, East San Diego or La Jolla & Pacific Beach, there are lots of culinary classes in San Diego nearby with which to satisfy your curiosity for cuisine. Are you in the mood to make fresh sushi? How about Italian pasta or French bistro-style dishes? Under the guidance of a world-class local chef, it’s all possible. No experience is required, just a love of great food and the desire to learn to cook it. If that sounds like you, then be sure to sign up for cooking courses in San Diego today!
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Lavender-Infused Vegan Desserts
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy the complex, floral taste of fragrant lavender in three vegan desserts. In this hands-on, dessert-oriented cooking class, you'll learn how to incorporate lavender flowers into three plant-based desserts. Breathe in the aromatic scents as you cook with Chef Adina and learn vegan baking techniques.
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Sushi Rolls Your Way
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of rolling fresh sushi in this fun and interactive cooking class. Sushi-making is an art, and you'll unlock the secrets to it in this cooking class. Your master chef instructor will teach the basics for handcrafting sushi rolls including the ever-popular spicy tuna roll. Pair your homemade sushi with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fundamental Dessert Techniques
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the art of making elevated, individually portioned desserts with Chef Rachel. In this dessert-focused cooking class, you'll learn the foundational techniques behind three classic sweet treats. Chef Adina will guide you while balancing delicate flavors to enhance silky panna cotta, smooth crème brûlée and...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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The Art of Ancestral Cooking
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Discover the art of cooking grass-fed meat and organic produce over a live fire. Learn how to grill the way our ancestors did in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. As you enjoy a ceremonial cacao drink with creamy coconut and warm cinnamon, Chef Jordan will discuss the importance of a whole food...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Rustic Italian Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustic Italian pasta is on the menu in this fun and inspired cooking class. Enjoy rustic Italian delights that you create from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Your five-star chef instructor will guide you through the process of mixing and rolling pasta dough, preparing fresh shrimp and creating a tomato and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Provençal French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Discover classic French techniques with this regional menu inspired by the south of France. In this interactive cooking class, you'll join Chef Adina for an exploration of French cuisine highlighting the region of Provence. This rustic meal elevates classic ingredients with a traditional style of French cooking....
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Kids' Homemade Pizza-Making Techniques
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Aspiring young cooks join Chef Jordan for a lesson in making homemade pizza. In this hands-on cooking class designed for kids, the chef will guide guests while they learn foundational kitchen skills from making dough to baking homemade cookies. Practice making handmade pizzas from start to finish and round out the...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Spicy, Savory Latin Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enter the doors of a Latin steakhouse as you learn to cook tender flank steak. This cooking class brings the savory flavors of a Latin steakhouse to life. You'll work alongside a professional chef instructor to grill tender flank steak and create a fresh chimichurri sauce. Then, form masa into cheese-stuffed pupusas...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Gourmet Vegan
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make an elevated menu focused on plant-based ingredients with Chef Rachel. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Adina 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 Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Southeast Asian Eats - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in the heat of Southeast Asian flavor. Embark on a flavorful journey through Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. With the support of an esteemed chef, you'll make shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce, lemongrass and chile grilled chicken and a fresh rice noodle salad. Finish on a sweet note with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Five-Star Experience - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook and connect over a five-star meal. In this top-notch cooking class, you'll work alongside a five-star chef to prepare a five-star meal. Begin this elegant evening with chile-crusted ribeye smothered in parsley-cilantro oil and roasted carrots on the side. Next, assemble a fresh arugula and almond salad with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Creating tempting chocolate desserts in this class, designed to please anyone with a sweet tooth! This fun and engaging cooking class is designed for chocolate lovers. And who doesn't love chocolate?! Alongside a master chef, you'll learn to create rich brownies, airy mousse and refreshing gelato using different...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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