San Diego (Hillcrest)
4.9
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Chef Yapo

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Chef Yapo
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31 Reviews
Chef Yapo graduated from San Diego Culinary Institute and quickly learned that he loved talking about food with the customers more than working in the restaurant, so he started working for people directly with local and organic foods in 2009. Chef Yapo enjoys handmade pasta, unique flavors and global fusion flavors, and is very passionate about no-food-waste-cooking and teaching others how to do it.
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The Flavors of Argentina

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover the flavors of Argentina with Chef Laura as you prepare three unique dishes. With Mediterranean and Spanish influences, Argentinian cuisine contains a variety of fresh and complex flavors to discover. Explore Argentinian-inspired cuisine with Chef Laura as she teaches you how to prepare three authentic...
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5.0
157 Reviews
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Classic Pasta for Kids

$135
Cooking Class
$135
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
194 Reviews
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The Best of Thailand - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring your partner along for this romantic cooking session featuring the flavors of Thailand. Spice up your next date night with this immersive Thai cooking class. You will learn to recreate the perfect pad Thai, a classic takeout favorite. Additionally, you will create a Panang curry with shrimp, creamy coconut milk...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.5
37 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Jun 20th at 7:00PM & other times
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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
194 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Jun 20th & other times
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Coastal California Fusion

$89 each
Private Chef Meal
$89
Taste classic dishes mixed with fresh California favorites in this fusion experience. Experience spectacular coastal Californian dishes curated by Chef Jarrett for this private chef meal. Start with a chopped kale and crumbled goat cheese salad covered in a honey citrus vinaigrette. For your main course, enjoy...
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Chef Jarrett
4.6
17 Reviews
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Authentic Flavors of Florence

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Discover the exquisite Tuscan of Florence with this five-star meal. During this private chef meal, Chef Nick blends premium ingredients with expertise to prepare an authentic Italian menu inspired by Florence. Transport yourself to Italy without lifting a finger! This menu focuses on traditional recipes made...
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5.0
34 Reviews
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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
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Next Date: Sat, Jun 21st at 11:00AM & other times
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

$89
Food Tour
$89
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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5.0
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Best of San Diego's Food Scene

$89
Food Tour
$89
Taste the flavors from land to sea to golden gardens and beyond in sunny San Diego. San Diego’s culinary scene shines on a food tour that highlights diverse flavors shaped by vibrant cultures and coastal influences. Savor dishes that tell the story of the city’s rich heritage and dynamic food landscape. Begin...
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5.0
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The Essence of French Cooking

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
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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4.9
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Handmade Sushi Rolls

$119
Team Building Activity
$119
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5.0
60 Reviews
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Collaborative Spanish Fare

$189
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5.0
48 Reviews
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Classic Lemon Meringue Tart

$49/Person
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$49/Person
Master the art of crafting lemon meringue tart from scratch. Channel your inner pastry chef in this online cooking class while crafting an elegant lemon meringue tart bursting with fresh flavors. With guidance from top-rated Chef Stacey, you'll learn everything there is to know about this decadent dessert. You'll...
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5.0
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A Focus on Cooking Techniques

$29/Person
Online Cooking Class
$29/Person
Join Chef Logan for an in-depth introduction into the Maillard reaction and other cooking techniques. Take a dive into the chemistry side of cooking in this interactive, live online cooking class with Chef Logan. You’ll learn all about the Maillard reaction — how to transform texture and flavor by cooking food...
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4.9
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Authentic Israeli Comforts

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Online Cooking Class
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Gourmet Ravioli

$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Choose between various homemade fillings and sauces to create the ravioli dinner of your dreams. During this private chef meal, Chef Yapo will prepare for you a mix-and-match ravioli meal made completely from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a zero-waste ethos. Chef Yapo will begin with a...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Authentic Risotto

$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Relax and enjoy as Chef Yapo prepares a luxurious risotto dinner worthy of date night. During this private chef meal, Chef Yapo will prepare for you a gourmet three-course dinner menu perfect for a romantic date night in. After indulging in a butter-poached shrimp appetizer, you will have the opportunity to...
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4.9
31 Reviews
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Luxury Experience

Seasonal Dinner at a Vineyard

$199
Private Chef Meal
$199
Sip wine at this scenic vineyard while you enjoy a seasonal menu crafted by an expert chef. Gather your favorite wine lovers for an evening at a local vineyard with a private chef. Chef Yapo, an expert chef with a passion for local Californian cuisine, created this four-course menu with inspiration from seasonal local...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
Ramona
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Discover what happens when you combine Southeast Asian and South of the Border flavor profiles. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Yapo, you will use a bounty of fresh, high-quality ingredients to build a gourmet menu that fuses popular Asian and Mexican recipes and flavors. Chef Yapo will begin...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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Great for Groups of 15-20

Handmade Ravioli Dinner

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Prepare ravioli from scratch alongside your team in this pasta-making class with Chef Yapo. From homemade ravioli to rich bolognese sauce to hazelnut-studded brownies, prepare your team for an exquisite ravioli dinner in this interactive team building class. Begin by creating a plan with Chef Yapo to complete all...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Gather your team and prepare handmade pasta together in this Italian cooking class. In this interactive pasta-making team building class with Chef Yapo, your team will learn how to make gnocchi and gnudi from scratch, as well as two sauces and fresh stracciatella gelato. Using authentic Italian cooking techniques,...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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Compost-Friendly Cooking

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare a meal that makes safe and sustainable cooking deliciously simple. Discover the methods for returning your kitchen scraps to the food cycle in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Yapo. You'll create a delicious menu that makes maximizes the use of ingredients while keeping waste to a...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Outdoor Grilling Class

Master Your Grill

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Yapo will teach you expert techniques to grill meat, vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll join Chef Yapo on a culinary adventure featuring the art of grilling. Following a philosophy of incorporating local and organic ingredients, you'll craft each course from scratch. From BBQ chicken...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Seafood With the Seasons

$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how cooking seafood with the seasons can bring out the best in any meal. In this hands-on class, Chef Yapo will teach you how to cook and eat with the seasons using seafood-centric dishes. Because San Diego is the home of the largest fishing seafood fleet in America, you will learn how to properly utilize the...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
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Chef Yapo's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 31 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Yapo

Alyssa Ashmore .

Alyssa Ashmore

02/15/24
Awesome experience! The food was great, we learned a lot, and Chef Yapo was very friendly and informative!
02/15/24
David A.

David

02/15/24
Chef Yapo is great! He was so gracious with his time and even offered to walk my girlfriend and I through the entire process of the meal! We learned so much and are excited to do some more cooking on our own :)
02/15/24
Danielle C.

Danielle

01/25/24
Chef Yapo provided a great experience for my family! We bought the cooking class for my dad as a Christmas present because he loves cooking and being with family. He was extremely thorough. Brought all of the ingredients and everything that we needed. He provided us a lot of education about cooking and the ingredients. We never knew how much work it was to make ravioli but Chef Yapo made it easy! My dad and family loved the class! Thank you!!!
01/25/24