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
Rustic Tuscan Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the warmth and comfort of classic dishes from the Tuscan countryside. In this welcoming cooking class, explore the rustic elegance of Tuscan cuisine as you craft a menu rich in tradition. Braise tender osso buco with gremolata, whip creamy Parmesan cheese polenta and roast broccolini with garlic and lemon....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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CHEF’S PLACE
Parisian Dream - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a dinner that celebrates the City of Love with your significant other. A trip to Paris may not be possible but this date night cooking class is a great alternative. Led by a chef tutor, you and your sweetheart will learn how to make a romantic French bistro meal and have a lot of fun. You’ll start by perfectly...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Rustic Pub Plates
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring pub-style warmth and comfort food into your home kitchen. Elevate your comfort food game in this rustic pub-themed cooking class. From freshly baked pretzels to rich pulled pork and creamy ranch dressing, explore savory techniques perfect for game night or a cozy evening. Grab your seat...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Culinary Winescapes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a curated menu where wine enhances every flavor on your plate. This cooking class invites you to explore wine-infused cuisine crafted for an elegant date night. Prepare prosciutto-wrapped chicken with Chianti sauce, roasted beet salad with pecans and goat cheese, chardonnay and pecorino risotto, and finish...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mastering French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft delicate French macarons filled with elegant buttercreams and ganaches. Join this refined yet approachable cooking class focused on mastering iconic French macarons. You’ll learn to bake crisp, airy vanilla shells and prepare blackberry buttercream alongside hazelnut-chocolate ganache fillings....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Culinary Skills - Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn about a kitchen essential, the knife, in this educational and interactive cooking class. This hands-on cooking class is your introduction to knife skills. A master chef instructor will share proper knife usage with the class, including chopping, dicing and slicing, sharpening knives and general maintenance....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fundamental Knife Methods
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to slice, dice and chop with expert precision in this technique-focused course. Gain confidence with your most important kitchen tools in this hands-on cooking class, where knife skills are the main course. You'll work with an expert chef to learn the functions of chef-level knives. Discover the magic of precise...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bake Traditional Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover baking joy through autumn pies and festive tarts. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). With help from Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Korean Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for recreating classic Korean flavors at home. This interactive cooking class highlights traditional techniques for creating signature Korean dishes. Learn how to emulate the distinct flavors and textures of Korean cuisine in a selection of popular dishes such as chewy rice cakes and lettuce wraps stuffed...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Discovering Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore unique ingredients and methods from across Italy in this hands-on lesson. This immersive cooking class showcases the diversity of Italian cuisine. Using regional ingredients such as cavatappi and robust pecorino, a world-class chef teaches you to craft a vibrant Italian menu. Practice knife skills while...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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