Cooking Class - Enjoy Italian Classics With a Seasonal Spin

What You’ll Do

Cook rich, soul-warming meals straight from the Italian countryside.

Celebrate the season with this Italian fall cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to shape gnocchi, sear chicken wrapped in prosciutto and build a rich marsala sauce from scratch. Then, make a chocolate espresso mousse with whipped cream for dessert. If you're into cozy fall dishes and learning new skills, this cooking experience in Carlsbad (San Diego) is the perfect fit!

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Gourmet, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with over 25 years of diverse culinary experience, including formal training at a Le Cordon Bleu affiliate in Chicago. His impressive career spans work in restaurants, private chef roles for athletes and celebrities and extensive time cooking across North America on yachts and sport fishing vessels. Outside the kitchen, Chef Michael enjoys family time and road trips through Baja California, bringing a rich background and vibrant personality to each cooking class he teaches.

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What You’ll Do

Cook rich, soul-warming meals straight from the Italian countryside.

Celebrate the season with this Italian fall cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to shape gnocchi, sear chicken wrapped in prosciutto and build a rich marsala sauce from scratch. Then, make a chocolate espresso mousse with whipped cream for dessert. If you're into cozy fall dishes and learning new skills, this cooking experience in Carlsbad (San Diego) is the perfect fit!

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Gourmet, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Michael or Resident Chef

Matthew

Matthew

03 Dec 2025

We cooked Tuscan garlic shrimp and cannoli from scratch. The chef's were great, everybody had fun, and the food turned out awesome.
Pam

Pam

14 Nov 2025

This was a great class. 6 students learned 3 different pastry bakes. So many unknown baking lessons. Mary, the chef, was wonderful. She made us feel so comfortable and welcome. I would definitely take another class from her.
Melissa

Melissa

14 Aug 2025

So fun and easy! Definitely looking to take another class at this location with friends. Thank you!!