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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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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Build a Refined French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform your kitchen into a cozy French bistro this fall. Learn the fundamentals of French cuisine in this bistro-inspired cooking class in San Diego. Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to emulsify vinaigrette, sear steak and reduce pan sauce like a pro. You’ll also make truffle...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Indulgent Chocolate Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor the ultimate French dessert indulgence – handcrafted chocolate macarons. This in-depth cooking class teaches the art of making macarons with step-by-step instructions from an expert chef. Across three hours, you’ll practice essential techniques from mixing glossy meringue to folding the batter to the ideal...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seasonal Italian Charm - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the timeless romance of Italy as the seasons change. In this hands-on cooking class, you and your date will fall in love with seasonal Italian cuisine as you practice time-honored regional techniques. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll mix a tangy vinaigrette and stir creamy polenta. Then, the chef will teach...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
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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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
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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Carlsbad
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Modern Gourmet French - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your special someone for a French menu full of surprises. This immersive cooking class features a tantalizing array of flavors and textures expertly presented with signature French finesse. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll refine your skills with classic techniques from searing salmon to making hollandaise....
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Carlsbad
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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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Carlsbad
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