San Diego (Hillcrest)
4.9
(31 reviews)

Chef Yapo

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Chef Yapo
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
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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Great for Groups of 4-18

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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Italian Specialties

$115
Cooking Class
$115
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
5.0
6 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Aug 22nd at 1:00PM & other times
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Foundations of French Pastry

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn and practice the foundational techniques of classic French pastry with Chef Laura. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you traditional lessons from the art of French pastry. You will explore a variety of basic skills, from preparing flaky pastry dough to pâte à choux, the base dough for...
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Chef Laura
5.0
159 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Aug 22nd at 6:00PM & 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
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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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4.6
17 Reviews
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Next Date: Sat, Aug 23rd & other times
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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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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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Iconic Eats in San Diego

$89
Food Tour
$89
On this Sunday food tour, mouthwatering California favorites await you in this charming coastal town. Make your weekend memorable with a Sunday food tour through San Diego’s rich culinary landscape, where cultural traditions meet coastal innovation. Taste beloved local dishes while exploring vibrant...
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Tasting Little Italy

$89
Food Tour
$89
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5.0
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The Essence of French Cooking

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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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$119
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Work as a team to create a colorful, handmade sushi feast with Chef Krong. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Krong will join your team at your venue to create colorful sushi from scratch. The chef will guide your team while practicing the techniques to fill and shape beautiful, handmade sushi rolls....
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Craft your own flavorful comfort foods from Israel. This engaging online cooking class taught by Chef Roxy will teach you the recipes and techniques for crafting authentic Israeli comfort foods. Improve your skills and enjoy a feast in your own kitchen. First, learn how to make sweet and soft challah bread with...
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Eco-Friendly Cooking

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create a light three-course meal and that is as kind to your guests as it is to the environment. This menu celebrates market fresh food from the sea and the earth including a risotto, a refreshing slaw, and a vegan lemon date tart. Chef Yapo will demonstrate stock and vinaigrette preparation, then instruct on how to...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Southern California Winter Cooking

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stay California cool with this breezy menu featuring the region’s best. This five-course menu is a shrimp lover’s dream as it stars in a bisque, grilled skewers, and a rice pilaf. Glazed pork medallions and a tangy asparagus dish add some weight and color to the meal which is perfect for entertaining year-round....
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4.9
31 Reviews
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Ravioli

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Handcraft a rustic Italian meal featuring ravioli as your main course. Expand your culinary repertoire by mastering the art of homemade ravioli in this classic Italian cooking class. Chef Yapo will guide you through creating a traditional three-course meal using fresh ingredients in each dish. The first course is a...
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4.9
31 Reviews
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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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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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Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup

$225
Private Chef Meal
$225
Indulge in a tropical feast via picnic landscape with Chef Yapo. Experience a unique way to dine with Chef Yapo as you enjoy an array of Hawaiian dishes complete with a custom picnic. This private chef meal comes complete with trendy seating and cushions, perfect for those Instagram shots! Across four courses,...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
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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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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