San Diego
5.0
(163 reviews)

Chef Laura

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Chef Laura
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
163 Reviews
Chef Laura has an incredible culinary résumé that includes graduating with honors from the International Culinary Center. Previously, a caterer and chef instructor, Chef Laura currently hosts fun and exciting cooking classes where she shares her sharp culinary knowledge and techniques. She knows exactly how to prepare a menu using optimal seasonal ingredients that bring out the best aromas and flavors for a truly beautiful dish, so prepare to up your cooking game!
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2019
schooling
  • International Culinary Center
philosophy
  • “I believe cooking is a creative expression—an art form that nourishes both body and soul. I focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients not just for their nutritional value, but because they offer the best flavor when they’re at their peak. I enjoy crafting meals that are both healthy and satisfying, without sacrificing taste.”
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Classic Pasta for Kids

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner. The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
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4.9
210 Reviews
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Next Date: Mon, May 4th at 12:00PM & other times
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Refined French Cooking for Spring

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master bistro-style French spring techniques in this cooking class. Bring Parisian spring flavors to life in this fun cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon with white wine sauce, grilled asparagus with herb butter and sweet pea soufflés, finishing...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
71 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, May 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite

Italian Specialties

$139
Cooking Class
$139
Give your dining options an Old World spin with this sensational Italian spread. Bring authentic Italian flavor home with the help of Chef Fabio in this deluxe cooking class filled with a fine array of regional creations. It's your chance to learn time-honored techniques for turning out delicious dishes you'll be...
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Chef Fabio
4.9
9 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Mon, May 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2019
schooling
  • International Culinary Center
philosophy
  • “I believe cooking is a creative expression—an art form that nourishes both body and soul. I focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients not just for their nutritional value, but because they offer the best flavor when they’re at their peak. I enjoy crafting meals that are both healthy and satisfying, without sacrificing taste.”
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Tropical Caribbean BBQ

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet menu filled with fresh and vibrant tropical flavors. During this private chef meal, Chef Jordan will prepare for you a tropical three-course menu featuring Caribbean-inspired recipes and a blend of both familiar and exotic ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward...
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4.9
210 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Tue, May 5th & other times
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Seaside Soirée

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Delight in a custom culinary journey inspired by the bounty of the sea. In this gourmet private chef meal, Chef Adina showcases fresh, coastal ingredients expertly crafted into an elevated menu. Personalize your group’s seafood feast with luxurious options across three courses. Start with a choice of crab...
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4.8
37 Reviews
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Next Date: Tue, May 5th & other times
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Home Hibachi Feast

$60 each
Hibachi Catering
$60
Savor an exciting dining moment with this traditional Japanese menu. The fun of interactive hibachi cookery comes to you in this exhilarating private chef meal from Chef Adam. Enjoy a blend of proteins, fried rice and fresh vegetables prepared to your liking, plus a refreshing side salad and even sake for adult...
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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef
5.0
6 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Tue, May 5th & other times
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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Sites and Bites in San Diego

$125
Food Tour + Drink Upgrade
$125
Savor the flavors of the coast with vibrant Latin influence and ultra-fresh ingredients. Bold flavors and refreshing sips combine on this San Diego food tour with a drink upgrade, where each bite is paired with drinks inspired by the region’s vibrant culture. Celebrate Southern California’s unique blend of...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
6 Reviews
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 11:30AM & other times
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HIGH DEMAND

Discovering Delicious Old Town

$95
Food Tour
$95
Get a glimpse of this charming quarter while tasting amazing dishes. Revel in the color and character of Old Town San Diego with a food tour that shows off the city's classic wiles. Let Guide Magda and her exceptional team show you why this seaside gem a California favorite. With mariachi tunes leading you onward,...
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Guide Magda or Local Guide
5.0
1 Review
San Diego (Old Town)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 12:00PM & other times
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

$95
Food Tour
$95
Explore the delicious heritage found in one of San Diego's most historic quarter. Light up for this food tour in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and embark on a tantalizing trek lined with flavor galore. With Guide Magda and her exceptional team at the helm, you'll head straight for the good stuff while exploring the...
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Guide Magda or Local Guide
5.0
1 Review
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 5:30PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 4-18

The Essence of French Cooking

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Working as a team is the best way to emphasize the essence of French cooking. In this hands-on team building activity, Chef Jordan W. demonstrates the techniques needed to draw out the essence of French cuisine with your colleagues. Rekindle team spirit as well as deepen your connection with food. You and your team...
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Spanish Paella Showcase

$139
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Bring your team together to cook, connect and celebrate savoring Spain’s most iconic dish. Treat your team to an unforgettable culinary experience with Chef Fabio in this immersive team building activity. The session blends teamwork, flavor and fun as your group explores the vibrant culture and traditions behind...
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Collaborative Spanish Fare

$149
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Gather your team for a culinary adventure to Spain guided by a world-class chef. Engage in a team building activity that blends collaboration and culinary skills. This immersive cooking class offers a hands-on experience where participants learn to create a vibrant Spanish menu guided by Chef ShaSha. Firstly nibble...
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Chef ShaSha
5.0
59 Reviews
lakeside
Next Date: Wed, May 6th at 11:00AM & other times
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Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Online Cooking Class
$45/Person
Experience handcrafted Italian classics in this online cooking class with Chef Davide. Explore exquisite culinary techniques and tips from Italy in this interactive online cooking class with Chef Davide. Taught live from Tivoli just outside of Rome, Italy, you'll learn to create handmade classics, beginning with...
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5.0
1059 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times
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Cooking Class + Mixology
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Iconic Drinks and Dishes From the 90's

$29/Person
Online Cooking Class
$29/Person
From Jell-o shots to homemade SpaghettiOs, enjoy a fun night in the 90's. In this online mixology and cooking class, you'll take a walk down memory lane with Chef Vivian and Michi as you recreate popular '90s eats together that were "all that and a bag of chips." Begin with cosmo Jell-o shots with a squeeze of lime...
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Chef Vivian and Michi
4.9
514 Reviews
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Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...
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Chef Angela-Michelle
4.9
478 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Laura THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Weeknight Mediterranean Meals

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to turn up the flavor profiles and healing powers of your weeknight meals. In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Mediterranean menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients that boast big, bold flavors as well as numerous health benefits. After beginning with...
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Chef Laura
5.0
163 Reviews
Carlsbad
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Seasonal French Bistro

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Experience fresh ingredients and flavors that make each season shine in Paris. In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare an elegant and impressive four-course French bistro menu featuring fresh seasonal flavors and ingredients that come together for the perfect Parisian meal. Chef Laura...
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Chef Laura
5.0
163 Reviews
Carlsbad
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Flavors of Tuscany

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the authentic flavors of Tuscany in this class with Chef Laura! In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Tuscan menu that showcases the beauty of fresh herbs and simple, traditionally used Tuscan ingredients. Some of the recipes you can look forward to...
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Chef Laura
5.0
163 Reviews
Carlsbad
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REVIEWS

Chef Laura's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 163 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Laura

Dawn Hayes .

Dawn Hayes

10/30/25
The class was simple and fun. Chef Laura explained why the elements of cooking process were important.
10/30/25
Richelle B.

Richelle

09/27/25
Had a great time! Food was great. Laura was a delight. Definitely recommend!
09/27/25
Ellen J.

Ellen

09/25/25
We had a great time, Chef Laura was super accommodating and the food was fantastic!
09/25/25