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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CHEF’S PLACE
Pâtisserie Secrets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the artistry of French pastry. Delight in a trio of French classics with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn the secrets for crafting perfect Paris-Brest, a rich pastry filled with praline cream and decadent chocolate Champagne truffles that melt in your mouth. Finally, master the art of butter shortbread...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Refreshing Thai
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in classic Thai dishes with a seasonal twist! Escape to Thailand with a vibrant summer meal in this refreshing cooking class! An expert chef will take you through a menu featuring chicken satay, lime and brown sugar glazed salmon, a green mango and cucumber salad, fragrant ginger jasmine rice and a citrusy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Teens Cooking Series
Recipe Challenge - Teens' 5-Day Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Master advanced recipes, step-by-step. Your teen will push past the basics in this 5-day hands-on cooking class series! Alongside expert chefs, they’ll take on ambitious and flavorful recipes while exploring advanced techniques, prep skills and professional plating. Inspire your young foodie to build kitchen...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Italian Dinner al Fresco
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A celebration of Italian summer. Celebrate summer with this immersive cooking class. You’ll learn from expert chefs how to weave the traditions and flavors of Italy into your summer cooking. The menu features golden polenta bites topped with arugula pesto and goat cheese, grilled steak and salsa verde and farro...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Kiss - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love with classic French cuisine. Treat yourself and your loved one to an evening of elegance in this romantic French cooking class. You’ll start with pan-roasted chicken finished in a fragrant mustard sauce, served alongside rainbow truffled pommes Anna. Complete the plate with a crisp salad and for...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Flaky Homemade Goodness
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A Sweet and Savory Guide to Perfect Buttery Croissant. Here is a cooking class for you to learn all about the flaky and buttery goodness that goes into making the perfect French croissant. Top-rated chefs will teach you all about mixing and laminating dough plus shaping and baking croissants. By the end of this 3-hour...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Morning Bakery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy sweet starts to your day, one pastry at a time. Wake up your taste buds with a fun pastry cooking class. You’ll be guided by expert chefs in how to craft some classic favorites using timeless techniques. Start with beignets dusted in powdered sugar and whip up mixed berry fritters finished with raspberry-lemon...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Cuisine Française Exquise - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elegant Evenings with exquisite French dining. Experience the delicacies of coastal France in this cooking class that doubles as a romantic date night! You and your partner will learn techniques for properly searing scallops and achieving a super-creamy risotto. To finish, you’ll use cherries to make a baked French...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Teens Cooking Series
Explore Global Tastes - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
A week of exciting cooking challenges where teens develop essential kitchen techniques and creativity. Prepare your teen for a meaningful journey in this cooking class. They will get creative by making a menu from scratch while learning advanced techniques and safety skills from a top-rated chef. Teens will learn to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Colorful Delights of Summer
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfecting Blissful Summer Confections. Summer flavors shine in this 3-hour chef-led cooking class, the star being the all-so-delightful macarons! You'll create two tasty flavors—s’mores and cherry cheesecake, creating the perfect batter, piping the ideal shape, mixing up delicious fillings, and assembling your...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Homemade Fair Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get your ticket to nostalgic carnival flavors. Step right up and take a shot at some of your favorite fair creations with this super fun cooking class. You'll learn from top chefs how to recreate the hottest treats on the grounds, including funnel cakes with all the goodies, double crust blueberry pie and ooey gooey...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Tacos & Mexican Culinary Traditions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring Mexico traditions to your table. Enjoy a fiesta in the kitchen with this hands-on cooking class! You'll learn from expert chefs how to make flavorful carne asada fajitas, homemade guacamole and crowd-pleasing street corn slathered in queso. You’ll also practice the art of fresh, handmade corn tortillas, which...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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